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brummie46

brummie46 Report 30 Jun 2015 10:14

Hi, can someone kindly explain that over the years when I have posted a thread say i.e.
Joe Bloggs of UK. then if I was to google this I find that my post/thread in on the website.
Must mention that not all my threads are on website.
thank you

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 30 Jun 2015 12:55

It's because genes is an open site so anything posted on it can be picked up by Google

It's why personal info shouldn't be posted on the threads ,and is why helpers do point it out to folks when they post full dates of births ,emails addresses etc

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957

Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 30 Jun 2015 13:14

Anything on here can be found by googling

That's why those of who are aware always advise people to think twice about what they post.

Mind you, at the moment, it can be a blessing, as the advanced search is still not functioning, and GR show no signs of fixing it

Researching:
To add feedback, use the white box below, headed 'ADD YOUR REPLY'. Do NOT, please, click on my name unless asked to do so. Do NOT use 'marked as answered' unless your query has been FULLY resolved It is NOT there to indicate that you have sent a message to anyone who posts on the thread, or that you have posted a response on the thread

brummie46

brummie46 Report 30 Jun 2015 16:57

thanks for that.