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paranoid · 1 year ago

Seesmic video reply from Disqus.

paranoid · 1 year ago

yay it worked!

koichi · 1 year ago

Didn't know you could leave audio comments. Did you just cover your cam, or did you play with the adobe flash settings? Either way, rock on being the first non-Tofugu writer video-ish comment :)

koichi · 1 year ago

You can now leave Video comments. Rock on.

Also, I wrote a little bit about "how to leave good video comments" over on my other site, Vlogly, so check it out if you're interested in Vlogging and making better online videos!

http://www.vlogly.com/2008/05/8-tips-and-tricks...

Viet · 1 year ago

Mmmm Sac Sac

koichi · 1 year ago

haha, most useless video comment ever :)
still, at least you used the feature

Viet · 1 year ago

It may be the most useless video comment ever, but at the moment it is the second BEST video comment ever.

koichi · 1 year ago

Bushido Blade 2: Now I have the THIRD best comment ever.

WOTDsctoo · 1 year ago

Awesome!

Although I probably won't utilize this right away, I'll keep it on the back burner for Summer.

Japanese + Spanish practice. :D Thanks!

Sano · 1 year ago

Wow this is just what I need! I'll be starting my studies real soon so this will definitely be useful, thanks!!

KY · 1 year ago

Lang-8 means " language ∞(infinite) "

koichi · 1 year ago

that makes sense. Thanks for the clarification

クリス · 1 year ago

Wow, this couldn't have come at a better time. I've always written things down in Japanese, but never had the opportunity to have someone correct it. I do have a Japanese friend that can understand, but I didn't want to bother him with every single little thing I wrote. But now I have somewhere to go where others are willing to do it; Lang-8 seems to let me do just that. My current math professor is also Japanese, but I've always hesitated to ask anything about correcting my Japanese, because he is my math teacher, not my Japanese teacher, haha.

Also kudos on the video comment system. I think I'll take a look at more of your Vlogy tips before I go on about leaving video comments.

GoddessCarlie · 1 year ago

Thanks for this. I have actually never heard of lang8, I'll go check it out.

It would be so much easier if I had a web cam or a lap top with one built in. Instead I have a camera where it is very awkward to place it somewhere to talk into it. However, i really want to start making videos (although I'm better behind than in front...)

Amenll · 1 year ago

I just followed a link to lang-8 from the more recent post about mixi. I registered there and then came back here to find this new post! I guess the universe is sensitive to me... (<_<) (>_>)

Cruxay · 1 year ago

Very interesting review Koichi-san.

But, is there a way prevents other North Americans (who believe they are either Japanese or at a Japanese natives speaking level) from correcting my stuff? =)

Tofugu_Erin · 1 year ago

Well, not really, but you will probably be able to tell the native speakers from your fellow learners, so it's not really an issue.

furrykef · 1 year ago

I don't think it's a good idea to refuse corrections merely because they're from people who are not native speakers. I (a native English speaker) correct other people's Spanish all the time and I often catch clear mistakes that other natives had passed over. If I'm not sure about a correction I always make note of it, and I also always make it clear that I'm not a native and therefore may not have found all the mistakes. If somebody were to refuse my corrections simply because I wasn't a native, I would find them close-minded at best and bigoted at worst. There's just no reason.

- Kef

Fredy · 1 year ago

This seems amazing! I'm gonna try it out in Spanish first and than later Japanese. Then I'll recommend to as many people possible. I will also tell them, "join, cause tofugu says so!"
It seems really cool though! Also, video comments seem cool but I have no webcam.

Pete · 1 year ago

Nice find guy(s), I can finally give my Japanese teacher a break from correcting all my notes.
Now I just have to come up with something worth writing (within my limited ability)....

oo0speed0oo · 1 year ago

I can definitely use this, thanx for the heads up. It looks like tons and tons of pages of things to read and practice. WOTDsctoo and fredydb327 let me know if you need any help with Spanish let me know. (Spanish is supposed to be my first language since i was born and raised in a Spanish family in NYC, but it can use so dusting up lol)

Those were useless video comments but funny as HELL!

Hans · 1 year ago

Hey thanks for posting about this. I hadn't heard of them before, and I think this looks like a pretty cool website. Usually I don't like to post things in Japanese without knowing I can make what I want to say accurate and clear, but now I can make a few mistakes and learn a thing or two.

icwiener · 1 year ago

I rather think that lang 8 stands for "lang aid". I do not see any sense in "lang infinity".

icwiener · 1 year ago

I rather think that lang 8 stands for "lang aid". I do not see any sense in "lang infinity".

Tokidoki · 1 year ago

It seems obvious to me that the name of the site should be read as "lang-ハチ" that is "lang-hachi" which is similar to "language"...

koichi · 1 year ago

hmm, i guess i don't see the similarity. Also, it's a site for 6 different languages, so I'm not sure if they would be so particular about one of the languages.

Rebekah · 1 year ago

I'm a lazy learner, so I can't use it right now. I lack the skills needed and what not, but I'll keep it in my bookmarks. Eventually I'll meet the skill requirement! xD

Zaywex · 1 year ago

Myabe it's lang8 because 'language' has eight letters in it?

Eevee · 1 year ago

Regardless of what the name stands for...
This is a really awesome tool for learning.
Thanks for the info Koichi! =]

Raichu · 1 year ago

Do you know how the lang-8 site is funded?
I can't see any advertisements.
Do you think they will start charging for the service?

koichi · 1 year ago

I don't think it's really funded by anyone, though I could be wrong. My guess is that it's being run by a few people who are just really interested in providing a service by using their talents.

nacest · 1 year ago

So basically if your mother language is not one of those 6 languages signing up is a waste of time, right?

koichi · 1 year ago

I don't know, seems like your English is pretty good, and that's one of the options

nacest · 1 year ago

I'd feel like being too conceited to correct others' English. XD
Anyway I've registered and it seems like any language is accepted, including mine. Cool!

BTW, thanks for the suggestion!

paranoid · 1 year ago

Thanks a bunch

Connor Johnston · 1 year ago

no matter what i do i suck at learning japanese ..... seriously i am bad .... tell me the way sensei yayayayayayayayayay is that right ?

bambooshoots · 1 year ago

I know this entry was from hellas long ago, but seriously, this website really knocked my slippers off! I've been using it for the past couple of days now and I got a comment less than an hour from my first post! I'm trying to get others to join as well. I just wanted to commend you on such a great find.
本当にどうもありがとうございました！

(my first tofugu post! =D)

M_Ridhwan · 1 year ago

Awesome! Another cool post from you Koichi. But unfortunately I can't use Lang-8 yet as I'm not yet proficient in Japanese language. Perhaps I will use it to test my English first.

Hmm, video comments..nah, I couldn't do it, for now.

mpahu · 1 year ago

This is a great link, Koichi. Thanks a lot.
Though I don't really study Japanese, I enjoy your blog, and this thing will be great for my Spanish studying! =D

namida1984b · 1 year ago

thankys

namida1984b · 1 year ago

thank you sr

Kitam · 1 year ago

gah.. so do i learn things in romanji or kanji or that other thingg... omg ima die learning this -_-

Sukotto · 1 year ago

I can't wait to use this site! I hope I can write in Japanese real soon! If it wasn't for my horrible memory...

ana · 1 year ago

hellow :)
thank you for posting this!! but.. i don't get whether lang-8 is free service or not..?

takuya · 1 year ago

Hi Koichi-san,

I found your intresting and well-made video about Lang-8 at youtube site, and used the video in my blog for Lang-8 introduction.

I was really impressed by your videos. :D

Takuya
http://t814.dip.jp/?p=706

koichi · 1 year ago

Thanks :)

zee · 1 year ago

hi

zee · 1 year ago

yea i just saw your you tube vid thanks koichi

To Quit Smoking · 1 year ago

Lang8 rocks! Will try it now. Thanks for the introduction.