Genealogy Chat

An excellent question, Bev! There are so many questions unanswered (for me). I would not want anyone ''evicted'', but do not comprehend the reasons for Laird and Sherlock(?) being ''evicted''. Joy PS why do I have to type '' twice to make sure it comes out as '' and not as '?!

Joy This is a constant mystery to me - who or what can stop an expelled member rejoining in a new name? How on earth would GR know???? Bev x

Hope the copying and pasting is allowed on this occasion. In the terms and conditions, it says ''Any person whose access has been suspended or terminated must not re-register for, or re-access, the Genes Reunited Service without our prior consent. '' It could be worth the evictees (correct word?) applying? Joy

Susan, you should not have had abuse. It is good to point people in the right direction, as well as helping if they have problems or no access to records that one might have. My thoughts are to do with not understanding the reasoning behind some being ''suspended'' and others evicted, especially when I take into account what has been done. Joy

Ho hum...wonder what Joy is thinking ;-) I joined this site in its very early days and found it reasonably useful. I have contacted a couple of people who are related a few generations ago and I've been contacted by other people who wanted information about the people in my tree. I let my subscription lapse for 18 months because I had other interests to pursue and because I got fed up with the off-topic threads, requests for information people could easily find out for themselves and the politics of the various boards, which seems to be part and parcel of almost every online forum I have ever been involved in. I got quite a lot of abuse for suggesting (tactfully) that a newbie could look up the 1881 census online for free. After spending some time looking up some details on the 1891 census (which is only available on Ancestry which I pay for) and then been told....errrr sorry but John Smith of Yorkshire wasn't actually married to Ann in 1891...can't you find his marriage and children?....I gave up! I subscribe to Ancestry, have quite a few data CDs and other records bought from family history societies. I also have notes I've made from visits to various records offices. Occasionally I see a request for information where the person has hit a brick wall and really doesn't know where to go next. If I can help, I will. However, I'm blowed if I'm going to spend hours researching some family with vague details when the details could quite easily be found online and/or for spending a few pounds on buying relevant records. I'm all for making newbies feel welcome, but there's a fine line between taking away the joy of research and pointing them in the right direction. I'm very grateful that so much data is now available online, but it sometimes seems that people expect all their answers at the click of a button. As far as I'm concerned, the family history societies are the backbone of genealogy. Many people have given hours of their time over many years to transcribe records and they deserve a few pounds back in return when people buy their transcriptions. Sorry if that seems harsh!

I think I may be in trouble if I say what I am thinking. Joy

Yes,Laird was great fun as well as being knowledgeable. Very great loss.

Joy I am sorry to say that Laird was one of the ones who was executed. He is a great loss.

True Sarah! Perhaps it is a case of people sitting in their gardens or going on hols that has quietened it all down. Hey, why are we sitting here when the sun is shining???

In response to TC's original message, I'd like to ask - Where have all the questions gone??? No one seems to want/needany advice or help. I was on any off the tips board yesterday/last night and this morning and it's still the same threads on page 1 now as yesterday morning. I am answering things I know nothing about, in desparation lol Sarah

is Laird still around? :-) Joy

Toally Confused - I agree with your later reply. :-) Joy

Sorry Jane Did not realise I had to serve an apprenticeship before I was allowed an opinion. Will delete my comment.

jane thankyou for that i wasnt trying to cause trouble,but just saying what i think i love genes and wouldnt dream of using any other site love susie

I read the Tips Board 2 or 3 times a day, I dont very often reply because I am busy enough with the people that come through to me on Messages. Today I have read a message about PAF, so looked to see if I could help. realised that Gaynor my daughter (sitting at her PC alongside me) was better qualified than me, so I have passed it to her to add what she would do. I think people are still helping in different ways. June xx

Didn't think that I'd been on THAT long, Thanks Totally

Jane, its 34819

Rose Tinted Spectacles??? A bit rich !! When both Geoff and Susie have been Members considerably longer than Kim. We all have differing views on the pros and cons of GR. but at least respect them when they do not agree with yours. Have no idea what my Membership No. is Jane

Well, a mixed response I guess. I have to say personally I miss all the people who were regulars on here and to whom I am greatly indebted. If you read the 'Use of the Tips Board' thread you will see that many of the real 'pros' have left or been expelled, much to the detriment of the site. Weighing up the pros and cons I was more than happy to see my cyber mates having fun threads on here because they are the ones who gave so much of the advice to everyone.

kim what on earth is that suppose to mean? susie