Questions?

[Milky]

@Milky—the test was just sent out last night, so I don't think any of us posting there have already passed anything. We're just getting a head start on things.

@lys, thank you for your comment. I was kinda shocked to see people start recruiting for team mate, because I thought that all those people there might have already passed the test!! haha

[izanagi]

I'd like to second the question about work samples. If we do have past work to submit but it's scanlation work, should we submit it? I saw something mentioned in the FAQ about not minding whether we've done or do such work, but not on whether we should submit it as "samples".

[blkingston]

I'd like to second the question about work samples. If we do have past work to submit but it's scanlation work, should we submit it? I saw something mentioned in the FAQ about not minding whether we've done or do such work, but not on whether we should submit it as "samples".

Anyone can register and start doing the various tests right away. You don't have to submit any samples if you don't want to.

So feel free to register, then sign in and start the tests.

[Scatterbrain]

I have one question regarding edition exam... Would you submit that exam Spanish also?

[starlightmuse]

For the unanswered questions, I'll try to get back to you guys within the week (even I don't know everything yet!). Here's what I can answer for now:

I'm taking the test for typesetter/retoucher and I have a minor question related to the retouch process that I'd like to ask. Do I PM somebody or do I just ask it in a new topic?

You can PM me or ask in the Test thread ^_^

I have one question regarding edition exam... Would you submit that exam Spanish also?

Are you asking if we have a Spanish translation for the editing position? We're working on it, right now we're mainly focused on English.

Also, as far as credits go, is it possible to use an alias? I would give DMP my real identity, but I'm not sure if I want anyone who googles my name (ie, my professional coworkers) to bring up a list of BL titles. Can we be credited under an alias, with only DMP knowing our real identity

I completely understand wanting an alias, and I don't see why you wouldn't be able to work under a pen name. I will see about getting this worked into the DMG.

And as blkingston pointed out, you no longer have to submit samples of any kind. Just take the test! If you get an error message of any kind, please PM me or ask in the Test thread -- we're working out minor kinks as people come across them. Nothing's perfect yet >_<

[Gumbo]

How contractually bound will we be to complete a project? In other words, if we pass the test and start working on a package (which appears to have several tankubons), but then something happens in our lives that takes away the free time we planned to use to work on any given part, are we contractually bound to finish the package we started before we can quit or can we quit at any time?

[Gumbo]

Also, how will income taxes be handled for those of us in the US? Will we be getting 1099 forms each year for the income earned, etc.?

Apologies if that was already asked. I tried looking through all the questions and didn't initially see it.

[izanagi]

Well what I meant was should we not submit them? I know we don't /have/ to, but thank you for your quick reply.

Yay for pen names! I'm glad someone asked ^-^

[starlightmuse]

Well what I meant was should we not submit them? I know we don't /have/ to, but thank you for your quick reply.

Ah, I see. If you want to submit your work, then by all means. It can be any lettered work from anywhere.

[Riven]

Hello,
I'm working on the lettering test and I have a question regarding page 7. In the English translation provided, there is the addition of a sound effect that does not exist in Japanese on the page. (Dash). I do not know that I should add lettering for something that doesn't exist, and if I should, where I should place that SFX because it isn't on the page to begin with to be replaced. Is the existence of this sound effect in the translation a mistake or is it added to make the situation more understandable in English? Should I just add it in anyways? Thanks in advance.