Posted on: 10/23/05 07:06am
By: Anonymous (Jesus)
how can I change the link sbove from CONTRIBUTE to SUBMIT NEWS -- otherwise most people will think that such link is for monetary contribution -- and trust me, that's what it sounds like.
How can it be changed?
please
Thanks
CONTRIBUTE implies donating money
Posted on: 10/23/05 07:16am
By: Dirk
CONTRIBUTE implies donating money
Posted on: 10/23/05 02:13pm
By: Robin
[QUOTE BY= Jesus]how can I change the link sbove from CONTRIBUTE to SUBMIT NEWS -- otherwise most people will think that such link is for monetary contribution -- and trust me, that's what it sounds like.[/QUOTE]
Dear Jesus
Maybe in your language, I assume Spanish, it's mainly related to money (it is in mine ) but in English it primarly means what authors had in mind i.e. submiting written goods. Please read the official definition of
contribute by the one and only Merriam Webster
One entry found for
contribute.
Main Entry:
con·trib·ute
Pronunciation:
k&n-'tri-by&t, -(")byüt also and especially before -ed or -ing -'tri-b&t; chiefly British also 'kän-tr&-"byüt
Function:
verb
Inflected Form(s):
-ut·ed;
-ut·ing
Etymology: Latin
contributus, past participle of
contribuere, from
com- + tribuere to grant
transitive senses1 : to give or supply in common with others
2 : to supply (as an article) for a publication
intransitive senses1 a : to give a part to a common fund or store
b : to play a significant part in bringing about an end or result
2 : to submit articles to a publication
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con·trib·u·tor /
-by&-t&r, -b&-, -"byü-/
noun
CONTRIBUTE implies donating money
Posted on: 10/24/05 12:43am
By: Anonymous (Jesus (not Christ))
You and I know that your statement is correct ....
It has the SAME meaning in Spanish, too.
However,
NOt everyone who will see my website -- or the general public for sure -- are into proper grammatical usage of common native words, rather prefer to use slangs.
I have heard and read MANY times the word CONTRIBUTION used to signify monetary donation -- thus causing the general public to relate this word with "donations" ...
Anyway.... in Customer Service, it is best to make sure that ANY word used is unmistakenly understood by the GENER PUBLIC, and as such, it is best to use words that they use in everyday conversation.
When you say someone is COOL -- you are not refering to his body temperature, but to him being socially adept and in a relax state. So in such a case I want my website to say COOL rather than SOCIABLE.
Again, you are right -- and I appreciate your time in clarifying this to me -- but in eCommerce it is best to be understood by the general public, most of whom have never cracked a dictionary.
Onward....
CONTRIBUTE implies donating money
Posted on: 10/24/05 01:24am
By: samstone
I am with you as to using precise language to improve usability of the website.
However, I do find your use of the name 'Jesus' somewhat offensive. To me, it sounds infringing the third commandment!
Sam
CONTRIBUTE implies donating money
Posted on: 10/24/05 06:02am
By: Salimacatwoman
Contribute is for adding an article (I mean submitting it),I speak spanish and even in spanish the word we use for $$$: donate/donation.
When you need to request donations you have to explain briefly why,ex: "Geeklog is a free project that needs your support,please...."
CONTRIBUTE implies donating money
Posted on: 10/24/05 10:58am
By: jetshack
[QUOTE BY= samstone]However, I do find your use of the name 'Jesus' somewhat offensive. To me, it sounds infringing the third commandment!
Sam[/QUOTE]
or his name might be jesus (as in hey soos), and doesn't want to be confused with JC hence the clarifier.
CONTRIBUTE implies donating money
Posted on: 05/21/06 07:34pm
By: Anonymous (Jesus Shaped Dildo)
Just poking in
CONTRIBUTE implies donating money
Posted on: 05/21/06 08:14pm
By: ScurvyDawg
I use "Get Published" as I too feel contribute is easily confused with the request for a donation.
And Jesus is just another name ...
CONTRIBUTE implies donating money
Posted on: 05/22/06 06:38pm
By: Anonymous (Gabriel)
Jesus mows my lawn.
CONTRIBUTE implies donating money
Posted on: 05/23/06 04:44am
By: Anonymous (William Brandes)
As to the question. I thought exactly the same. I changed it to "Author a Story" for I thought "Contribute" to be imprecise with double if not more meanings.
CONTRIBUTE implies donating money
Posted on: 05/23/06 04:53am
By: Anonymous (William Brandes)
And, actually, after you click the "contribute" link the page says "Submit a Story" so, I think something describing what you can do with a story would be more correct. Just my opinion. YMMV. William