Three questions for all admins - Genealogy Wise2024-03-28T16:02:01Zhttp://www.genealogywise.com/forum/topics/three-questions-for-all-admins?groupUrl=groupadmins&commentId=3463583%3AComment%3A74776&groupId=3463583%3AGroup%3A66597&feed=yes&xn_auth=no1. To bring attention to my B…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-09-01:3463583:Comment:1559562009-09-01T18:01:31.035ZVeronica Menschhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/VeronicaMensch
1. To bring attention to my BOXALL (and Variant) One Name Study. Even though the Study was begun about ten years ago there still relatively few who know about the study.<br />
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2. With the rate of growth GenealogyWise has already had and the fact that it is restricted to Genealogy there is no reason to hunt for someone with ideas and helpful advice, it will all be in one place and easily accessible.<br />
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3. I noticed one comment that was to have a way where groups aren't duplicated; for instance my group…
1. To bring attention to my BOXALL (and Variant) One Name Study. Even though the Study was begun about ten years ago there still relatively few who know about the study.<br />
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2. With the rate of growth GenealogyWise has already had and the fact that it is restricted to Genealogy there is no reason to hunt for someone with ideas and helpful advice, it will all be in one place and easily accessible.<br />
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3. I noticed one comment that was to have a way where groups aren't duplicated; for instance my group begins with the name BOXALL but includes all the many variants that are around today: BOXELL, BOXWELL, etc. are just two of the variant spellings that are to be found. It would be redundant to have a group for each of the spellings when the One Name Study incorporates all of these and more. 1) I am still SOOO clueless a…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-08-31:3463583:Comment:1550042009-08-31T17:23:04.716ZLisa B. Leehttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/LisaBLee
1) I am still SOOO clueless about this whole topic of online social networking. It's not something I enjoy and the only reason I created pages on FaceBook, GenWise and the others is because several of my readers (and my kids) badgered me into it. That said, my most important objective was to get folks to stopped bugging me to create a space on GenWise. Sorry, just being honest.<br />
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2) Hopefully, serious genealogists will gravitate to this site and we'll be spared from the childish and pointless…
1) I am still SOOO clueless about this whole topic of online social networking. It's not something I enjoy and the only reason I created pages on FaceBook, GenWise and the others is because several of my readers (and my kids) badgered me into it. That said, my most important objective was to get folks to stopped bugging me to create a space on GenWise. Sorry, just being honest.<br />
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2) Hopefully, serious genealogists will gravitate to this site and we'll be spared from the childish and pointless posts that so overwhelm the other sites. However, I see that several of the groups of which I'm a member provide little substance, no movement, just a place for like-minded researchers to sit quietly. Not sure why those groups were even created ... they seem like little more than rest stops. My group (Got Genealogy?) isn't much better 'cause I don't really know WHAT I'm supposed to be doing. I've posted a few discussions and have gotten some interesting responses, but other than that, why have a group at all, other than to drive them to my Web site? Am I missing something here?<br />
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3) It would be cool if we could spend more time doing research and less time doing social networking.<br />
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Okay, so I sound like a grinch, but I much prefer to be in the trenches digging, online, through Ancestry.com, Godfrey.org, several of my favorite vital records Web sites, the Canadian Archives, etc. To have to spend so much time updating my blogs, my various groups and pages takes away from my research time. I don't want to be anti-social, but I have so little time for research to begin with ...<br />
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... sigh. Agree re the limiting of gedc…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-08-10:3463583:Comment:1308412009-08-10T20:59:50.903ZLinda and Tony Knighthttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/LindaKnight
Agree re the limiting of gedcom upload - in the same way that a loaded gun is dangerous in the wrong hands, so is an uploaded gedcom! Its one way that Ancestry have got it so wrong in the seeming thirst to get trees online - the limited policing of naive researchers without any sources has ruined an opportunity especially as FTM users can merge anyone else's tree into theirs.<br />
Only yesterday we found ourselves and 2 sons, mother, brother and 2 uncles ( all living and not picked up by the filter)…
Agree re the limiting of gedcom upload - in the same way that a loaded gun is dangerous in the wrong hands, so is an uploaded gedcom! Its one way that Ancestry have got it so wrong in the seeming thirst to get trees online - the limited policing of naive researchers without any sources has ruined an opportunity especially as FTM users can merge anyone else's tree into theirs.<br />
Only yesterday we found ourselves and 2 sons, mother, brother and 2 uncles ( all living and not picked up by the filter) on public display, without consent - the tree owner was not even related to me although his stepmother is a 5th cousin.<br />
ends rant/ 1. To increase the quality of…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-08-10:3463583:Comment:1297882009-08-10T00:12:28.592ZUnknown Ancestorhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/UnknownAncestor
1. To increase the quality of genealogical research and to move genealogists toward family history and social history.<br />
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2. IF GW ever gets organized in a major way, as GenSeek promises, by piggybacking on FHLC/LC localities and headings...<br />
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3. See my discussions about the GW niche, categories, rankings, professionalism, etc.
1. To increase the quality of genealogical research and to move genealogists toward family history and social history.<br />
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2. IF GW ever gets organized in a major way, as GenSeek promises, by piggybacking on FHLC/LC localities and headings...<br />
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3. See my discussions about the GW niche, categories, rankings, professionalism, etc. 1. What is the most important…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-08-09:3463583:Comment:1293722009-08-09T19:05:11.040ZAl (alpobc)http://www.genealogywise.com/profile/AlParsons
1. What is the most important objective of the group(s) you have created on GenealogyWise?<br />
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I started a group because there wasn't one:) Hertfordshire Genealogy.<br />
I think there should be a group for every county / canton / arrondissements etc or at least sub-groups for counties / cantons / arrondissements etc. under the country.<br />
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2. What do you think is the promise of GenealogyWise that will make it succeed where other social networks have not in bringing genealogists together?<br />
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I think it will…
1. What is the most important objective of the group(s) you have created on GenealogyWise?<br />
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I started a group because there wasn't one:) Hertfordshire Genealogy.<br />
I think there should be a group for every county / canton / arrondissements etc or at least sub-groups for counties / cantons / arrondissements etc. under the country.<br />
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2. What do you think is the promise of GenealogyWise that will make it succeed where other social networks have not in bringing genealogists together?<br />
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I think it will succeed, as it's Genealogy oriented, whereas the other social networks are more generalized.<br />
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3. (Dream with me here) What is the single feature you would most like to see as part of GenealogyWise. "It would be cool if we could . . . "<br />
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have non-duplication of groups, have the database reject any duplicate names by not having case sensitive titles i.e. Group = group= gRoup = g r o u p etc. I haven't actually come across this on GW, but other networks have this problem.<br />
I'll send you more suggestions as I come across them.<br />
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<font color="#AAAAFF"><i>Duncan, British Columbia, Canada</i></font> 1. Objective: Sharing informa…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-08-03:3463583:Comment:1197372009-08-03T14:23:17.520ZElizabeth Kipp nee Blakehttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/ElizabethKipp
1. Objective: Sharing information/acquiring new information locations and correcting genealogical errors of the past. My groups are all pointing to my 100% English ancestry (3 Canadian born ancestors all have English ancestry). My Blog was attempting to do that by my sharing my daily thoughts on my genealogical research.<br />
2. GenealogyWise brings together in one social networking site a world wide group of researchers looking at particular names, particular places and particular time frames. Its…
1. Objective: Sharing information/acquiring new information locations and correcting genealogical errors of the past. My groups are all pointing to my 100% English ancestry (3 Canadian born ancestors all have English ancestry). My Blog was attempting to do that by my sharing my daily thoughts on my genealogical research.<br />
2. GenealogyWise brings together in one social networking site a world wide group of researchers looking at particular names, particular places and particular time frames. Its growth rate has been quite phenomenal. The Guild of One Name Studies had an advance notice so that it was possible to set up our one name studies in advance of the launch of the website.<br />
3. Need to dream a little more. Right now I am pleased with all the facets of GenealogyWise. The ability to provide all of the links in such a straight forward manner is very handy. 1. What is the most important…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-29:3463583:Comment:1109112009-07-29T18:27:23.211ZRuss Worthingtonhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/RussWorthington
1. What is the most important objective of the group(s) you have created on GenealogyWise?<br />
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A community of Users of a Genealogy Program. Users helping other Users. A place to share experiences and to help How do I do ....<br />
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2. What do you think is the promise of GenealogyWise that will make it succeed where other social networks have not in bringing genealogists together?<br />
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Perhaps to provide tools to help manage our Group. I have started a Discussion on one such request.<br />
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3. (Dream with me…
1. What is the most important objective of the group(s) you have created on GenealogyWise?<br />
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A community of Users of a Genealogy Program. Users helping other Users. A place to share experiences and to help How do I do ....<br />
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2. What do you think is the promise of GenealogyWise that will make it succeed where other social networks have not in bringing genealogists together?<br />
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Perhaps to provide tools to help manage our Group. I have started a Discussion on one such request.<br />
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3. (Dream with me here) What is the single feature you would most like to see as part of GenealogyWise. "It would be cool if we could . . .<br />
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To provide more Text on Emails that are sent from a Genealogy Group to the Group Members. We only see what someone posted a message on the Group page, or a Discussion Reply. The text or a summary of the reply is Not there. I have to go to the Group to See what was posted.<br />
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One step further, not only does it not provide a summary, IF I do click on the link in the Email, I am NOT taken to the specific Reply involved. I have to Look around the Discussion to find that reply.<br />
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Thanks for allowing us to answer these questions. Gene,
This is an excellent c…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-20:3463583:Comment:797952009-07-20T12:33:40.245ZJim Ericsonhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/JimEricson
Gene,<br />
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This is an excellent concept and one I have personally spent some time with. AniMap by GoldBug and other place-name authorities could really help here. Google Maps and Google Earth are also working on historical projects. With so much happening, we are certainly going to be able to integrate into these services to help with place names and how they have changed over time. Indexing photos by name, place, and data also makes a lot of sense.<br />
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Thanks Again,<br />
Jim
Gene,<br />
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This is an excellent concept and one I have personally spent some time with. AniMap by GoldBug and other place-name authorities could really help here. Google Maps and Google Earth are also working on historical projects. With so much happening, we are certainly going to be able to integrate into these services to help with place names and how they have changed over time. Indexing photos by name, place, and data also makes a lot of sense.<br />
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Thanks Again,<br />
Jim Barbara,
Thanks for your exc…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-20:3463583:Comment:797832009-07-20T12:27:49.257ZJim Ericsonhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/JimEricson
Barbara,<br />
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Thanks for your excellent feedback and suggestions.<br />
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Jim
Barbara,<br />
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Thanks for your excellent feedback and suggestions.<br />
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Jim Thank you. I am very familiar…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-20:3463583:Comment:797732009-07-20T12:24:42.450ZJim Ericsonhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/JimEricson
Thank you. I am very familiar with Rootsweb prior to and after their acquisition by Ancestry.com in 1999. I was working at Ancestry.com at the time. Rootsweb is an excellent free resource of family history research, and the surname lists are a major component. We do have some concepts that will be accessible on GW through APIs that will provide some innovation in this area.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
Jim
Thank you. I am very familiar with Rootsweb prior to and after their acquisition by Ancestry.com in 1999. I was working at Ancestry.com at the time. Rootsweb is an excellent free resource of family history research, and the surname lists are a major component. We do have some concepts that will be accessible on GW through APIs that will provide some innovation in this area.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
Jim