Will GBATEMP accept creation of a Group in other languages?

[Eiffel2018]

I just want to create a group for Chinese readers only.
Will GBATEMP accept this?

 

[Blauhasenpopo]

Hmmm...i'm listening in the background, too

It's a historical decision....in the life of GBATemp......i'm open minded, but i think it's complicated to moderate all languages out here in Tempworld.

Not every Group Owner is a good one...maybe.

 

[Deleted member 568892]

Hey godreborn tha air a bhith mega trang cho fadalach. Ach tha mi air ais a-nis airson beagan latha co-dhiù.

And in English

Hey godreborn yep been mega busy as of late. But l am back now for a few day at least.

What language are you speaking?

 

[Drak0rex]

What are the Chinese trying to hide from those who don't speak Chinese?

 

[Cyan]

Chinese readers only.

I'm open to other languages, but not to forbid english !
I don't like the request to allow ONLY Chinese readers in the group.

Look at the Japanese group, it's not ONLY Japanese, it's allowing others to come and read, and learn and exchange, and ask questions in English, ask for translations, ask for knowledge and language learning, etc.

There could be dedicated Chinese discussions (for non english speakers who want help on hacking or emulation or technology, tutorial, or anything else as the forum is open to any subjects), and others where english is also accepted.
GBAtemp is a shared place in my opinion. English was decided to allow more people to come here and communicate (imagine if GBAtemp was Italian only because its founder, KiVan, is Italian...)
groups dedicated to other languages shouldn't be locked and forbidden to the majority or the forum's identity. This place is about community and sharing, not closed and hidden (or else, just go to another website to hide what you write so nobody from here will read it)

 

[Deleted member 568892]

What are the Chinese trying to hide from those who don't speak Chinese?

It's easier to communicate in your native language. Some people read English slowly and struggle to express themselves. Forum English is different to classroom English.

 

[AmandaRose]

What language are you speaking?

Mike I speak Gaelic.

 

[Deleted member 568892]

Mike I speak Gaelic.

Scottish Gaelic?

 

[AmandaRose]

Scottish Gaelic?

Indeed.

 

[subcon959]

It sounds like a lovely open-minded thing to do.. but I'm almost certain it will become a total nightmare to moderate down the line once there are many such groups.

 

[shaunj66]

I am pleased to announce that the staff discussion has concluded and we have decided to accept foreign language Groups.

What does this mean?

• Groups can be made for foreign language speakers.
  Discussions inside Groups will be permitted to be carried out in a language other than English. Unlike the main GBAtemp forums which will remain English only. However, you will not be able to forbid someone from replying in English (nor report them for doing so), but discussion in the native language can be encouraged.
  
  
• Will Groups for foreign language speakers have to be limited to certain topics?
  No, you are welcome to create a Group for any topic you wish!
  
  
• Do I need to do anything special when creating a non-English language Group?
  Group Name: The Group name can either be in the Groups intended language or English. Either is fine. You may also wish to put the language in the Group name (or perhaps a flag ) but this isn't required.
  Group Category: Please ensure you select the 'Non-English Groups' category when creating a Group.
  
  
• How will GBAtemp (a primarily English speaking site) moderate non-English Groups?
  Group Owners will be responsible for ensuring that the existing GBAtemp terms, conditions and rules are observed and followed so it is important that you only create, own and/or moderate a Group in a language that you are fluent in.
  
  GBAtemp Forum Rules & Guidelines
  
  If a Group is in violation of any of these terms then it may be removed without prior notice and depending on the severity of the offence, the Group owner may be warned/suspended/banned etc.
  
  Groups will also be closely moderated by existing GBAtemp staff who may speak the language naively or by use of a variety of translation tools.
  
  GBAtemp members will also be able to use the standard Report function to alert staff of any inappropriate posts or content, providing they have access to the Group (if private).
  
  
• Are there any caveats/limitations to non-English Groups?
  Non-English Groups can only be made for well recognised languages - that means no klingon, pig-latin etc.. Groups ignoring this may be removed.
  Also, as mentioned above, you cannot forbid people to reply in English for any reason.
  
  
• I only speak English; can I choose to hide non-English Groups across GBAtemp?
  At this time you cannot, however we are reviewing this idea.

Please note that the GBAtemp staff will be reviewing this idea going forward. If for any reason allowing non-English Groups becomes too difficult for staff to maintain, we may reconsider the facility of the feature but will let people know in advance.

Thanks for reading and happy "Grouping"!

 

[Alexander1970]

Super endlich eine eigene österreich-deutsche Gruppe !!!!

@JuanMena

Super finally an own German group !!!!

 

[AmandaRose]

Super endlich eine eigene österreich-deutsche Gruppe !!!!

@JuanMena

Super finally an own German group !!!!

Yes and I can finally create a Gaelic group and be the only one who actually knows Gaelic

 

[Alexander1970]

Yes and I can finally create a Gaelic group and be the only one who actually knows Gaelic

.......there you can chat with your Vodka Bottle,Amanda.

 

[JuanMena]

Super endlich eine eigene österreich-deutsche Gruppe !!!!

@JuanMena

Super finally an own German group !!!!

But I don't speak German

 

[JuanMena]

Now that we have officially accepted foreign languages, I would like to send a shout out to:

Elver Galarga
Tomás Fierro
Benito Camela
Veronica Galindo
Elba Ginon
Jorge Nitales
Dolores Delano
Rosa Melcacho
Paco Gerte
Aquiles Castro el Chico
Deborah Melano
Alma María
Lola Meraz
Veronica Gabas
Susana Oria

 

[Alexander1970]

But I don't speak German

U want learn,u say.

 

[JuanMena]

U want learn,u say.

When I was younger made a choice between learning to read German or Russian.
Chose Russian, but since you're offering that possibility, yes, I guesd I could learn a bit.

 

[sailr]

I just want to create a group for Chinese readers only.
Will GBATEMP accept this?

https://gbatemp.net/group/chinese-exchange-group.129/info
here，好同志

 

[ig81799]

i.e. all messages must be in English?

 

[ComicallyCartoony]

I dont like people having to roughly translate their post into english (especially if it is a long one) so I would like a channel like thing just for them, or a sub-site just for that region
(for example, gbatemp.uk)
(P.S. if gbatemp.uk is a link, dont click it. I dont know at the time of posting.)