Im Soo Hyang Speaking English: A Volunteer's Frustration

As a volunteer subber on Viki, I've always strived to work cooperatively with fellow volunteers to bring Korean dramas to fans worldwide. However, my recent experience has left me feeling frustrated and disheartened.

After finishing a subtitle project, I noticed that the paid subber had entered the same part without my knowledge or consent. I had taken the time to carefully complete the task, only to have someone else overwrite my work without even acknowledging my presence. This was not a one-time mistake; it's become a recurring issue on Viki.

The problem lies in the fact that Viki's paid subbers often start working on recent uploads before volunteers are even finished with their tasks. This can lead to conflicts and unnecessary frustration for both parties involved. As volunteers, we put in countless hours to ensure timely subtitles, only to have our efforts disregarded by those who don't follow basic teamwork rules.

In my case, I had completed a subtitle project, but the paid subber ignored my post and continued to overwrite my work. This lack of communication and disregard for volunteer effort is unacceptable and demotivating.

As Im Soo Hyang once said, 'I was going to write a pm to the paid subber whom I have tried to work cooperatively with for years.' Unfortunately, this experience has left me questioning whether our efforts are truly valued by Viki or its staff. It's time for Viki to reevaluate its approach to volunteer-subbing and prioritize communication and teamwork among all members.

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