Wednesday, July 20th 2022

TechPowerUp is Looking for a Content Proofreader

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W1zzard
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TechPowerUp is looking for a content proofreader with a strong command of U.S. English. This is a remote, part-time position, the job entails proofreading our written content, like reviews. The position is paid and open worldwide, expect 1-2 hours of work per day, Mon-Fri. Besides excellent language skills, it's a big plus if you understand the topics we're writing about. No need to get all the technical details, but it will help a lot if you know the difference between Mb and MB, NVMe and SATA, and can catch other similar mistakes, in addition to spelling and grammar. We're looking to fill this position by August.

Interested? Write to w1zzard@techpowerup.com. If you can, do tell us a bit about yourself, like age, location, time constraints, etc.

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238 Comments on TechPowerUp is Looking for a Content Proofreader

#151
Wirko
BlaezaSorry, was humour.
Constantly having to remind yourself that "humour" is wrong, and "nanometre" is wrong - you sure you want that job? Also, not sure of that but I think that the way you count floors in a building is wrong too.
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#152
BlaezaLite
WirkoConstantly having to remind yourself that "humour" is wrong, and "nanometre" is wrong - you sure you want that job? Also, not sure of that but I think that the way you count floors in a building is wrong too.
There are many things I want, the job is definitely not one of them. Don't have the patience or commitment and would just end up with a monitor with a fist in it. You don't count floors when you just jump from the top. A laugh would be nice but I get penalised for that.
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#153
caroline!
BlaezaAre you round, blonde and smoke like a chimney?
The opposite ^^
WirkoConstantly having to remind yourself that "humour" is wrong, and "nanometre" is wrong - you sure you want that job? Also, not sure of that but I think that the way you count floors in a building is wrong too.
Oh, everyone knows it's metre and not "meter" just like it's humour and not humor, betwixt and not between, and so on.
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#154
BlaezaLite
caroline!The opposite ^^


Oh, everyone knows it's metre and not "meter" just like it's humour and not humor, betwixt and not between, and so on.
It wasn't you, thank fuck for that! I could type like that if I put my mind to it, it's just I have so much going on in my non-jokey personal life, I'd be sacked in a week.
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#155
Shrek
caroline!Oh, everyone knows it's metre and not "meter" just like it's humour and not humor, betwixt and not between, and so on.
Betwixt is older English, but I like it.
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#156
Unregistered
caroline!Probably not.

My comment was also humour with a bit of sarcasm but it's hard to express it through text.
sarcasm /s
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#157
Eskimonster
zlobbyAnd also of these classics:


Hey, hey! Svensk and norsk? I wonder why they have the same text on the goods' labels? /s
Also, German is the root of the rest, so not a bit deal. ;)
:) DK, NO SV, offen use same labels, we all understand its meaning tho.
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#158
zlobby
Eskimonster:) DK, NO SV, offen use same labels, we all understand its meaning tho.
DK? How about nø!
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#159
Shrek
zlobbyDK? How about nø!
I hate acronyms
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#160
zlobby
ShrekI hate acronyms
IKR :fear:
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#161
Shrek
FCOL ;-)

For Crying Out Loud
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#163
dalekdukesboy
Well, this middle aged wonder sent his edited corrections in…hopefully Wizz isn’t laughing at them yet :).
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#164
johnspack
Here For Good!
What is required for proof reader? Spell checking... fact checking? All needed of course.....
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#165
trparky
Yeah, why not. I'd do it. People have often told me that I can detect misspelled words just by looking at them (they just look funny to me).
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#166
Wirko
trparkyYeah, why not. I'd do it. People have often told me that I can detect misspelled words just by looking at them (they just look funny to me).
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
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#167
dalekdukesboy
WirkoLlanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
Perfect! Can I have the job now? :roll::rockout:
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#168
Why_Me
johnspackWhat is required for proof reader? Spell checking... fact checking? All needed of course.....
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#169
R-T-B
WirkoLlanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
Hey, no call for that language!
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#170
johnspack
Here For Good!
Yeah... I think daledukesboy is the best person for the job..... I vote for him.......
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#171
dalekdukesboy
johnspackYeah... I think daledukesboy is the best person for the job..... I vote for him.......
Thanks Johnspack…despite being in my thread constantly and I paid him to say it... John is totally unbiased and objective, honestly!
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#172
Shrek
You should try rhyming Cockney

Kids -> Dustbin Lids

Wife -> Trouble and Strife
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#173
FreedomEclipse
~Technological Technocrat~
If anyone wants the job. you're gonna need to come and 1v1 me for it. Clean fight. No guns, no biting and no knuckle dusters.

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#175
Mussels
Freshwater Moderator
WirkoLlanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
Recorded my attempt:


This thread is as chaotic as I imagined and feared it would be, everyone's rather excited about this opportunity
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