Too Many Groups! - Genealogy Wise2024-03-29T11:51:31Zhttp://www.genealogywise.com/forum/topics/too-many-groups?commentId=3463583%3AComment%3A115701&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThere is a search box - I've…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-31:3463583:Comment:1157512009-07-31T19:52:39.693ZJeanie DiLeonardohttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/JeanieMcCully
There is a search box - I've tried it, it works.
There is a search box - I've tried it, it works. I totally agree, since there…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-31:3463583:Comment:1157012009-07-31T19:20:30.629ZGeorgie Trammellhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/GeorgieTrammell
I totally agree, since there is not index, they are not in alpha order. I would prefer to see something like an index or a search box where a name or location could be typed in and the groups that are appropriate to that could be accessed.
I totally agree, since there is not index, they are not in alpha order. I would prefer to see something like an index or a search box where a name or location could be typed in and the groups that are appropriate to that could be accessed. GeneJ,
Thank you. I love gene…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-31:3463583:Comment:1156352009-07-31T18:36:41.626ZCasidy Andersenhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/CasidyAndersen
GeneJ,<br />
Thank you. I love genealogy and technology and I'm excited to be a part of the team.<br />
-Casidy
GeneJ,<br />
Thank you. I love genealogy and technology and I'm excited to be a part of the team.<br />
-Casidy Thanks so far for replies. I…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-31:3463583:Comment:1145622009-07-31T01:34:44.085Zjennifer suzanne dawsonhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/jennifersuzannedawson
Thanks so far for replies. I can see the point about Surname groups. Maybe I go to Towns /Counties etc. Also Topics would be great as I need Bricklayers/moulders/ pointers. in Leistershire, U.K.Also a key board that would correct spelling errors as I make them would be nice. Jennifer.
Thanks so far for replies. I can see the point about Surname groups. Maybe I go to Towns /Counties etc. Also Topics would be great as I need Bricklayers/moulders/ pointers. in Leistershire, U.K.Also a key board that would correct spelling errors as I make them would be nice. Jennifer. Chip,
I'm not sure I agree c…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-30:3463583:Comment:1142462009-07-30T23:45:15.297ZJeanie DiLeonardohttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/JeanieMcCully
Chip,<br />
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I'm not sure I agree completely about setting a post/member/update quota, per se. One thing I would like to see is people considering, before starting certain "topical" groups, whether or not they could achieve the same thing with a simple discussion topic within a more "general," existing group.<br />
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But I'm an opinionated broad. ;)
Chip,<br />
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I'm not sure I agree completely about setting a post/member/update quota, per se. One thing I would like to see is people considering, before starting certain "topical" groups, whether or not they could achieve the same thing with a simple discussion topic within a more "general," existing group.<br />
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But I'm an opinionated broad. ;) Deason,
We are working to or…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-30:3463583:Comment:1130392009-07-30T20:33:12.326ZCasidy Andersenhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/CasidyAndersen
Deason,<br />
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We are working to organize the groups into different categories so that the members can actually be able to find the relevant groups for their research. Our policy is to not to delete any of the groups, but our hope is that as they are organized it will be easy to quickly see what is available.<br />
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-Casidy Andersen<br />
Developer, GenealogyWise
Deason,<br />
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We are working to organize the groups into different categories so that the members can actually be able to find the relevant groups for their research. Our policy is to not to delete any of the groups, but our hope is that as they are organized it will be easy to quickly see what is available.<br />
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-Casidy Andersen<br />
Developer, GenealogyWise Kate,
We are very aware of t…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-30:3463583:Comment:1130322009-07-30T20:29:46.547ZCasidy Andersenhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/CasidyAndersen
Kate,<br />
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We are very aware of the problems encountered when trying to find a relevant group. We are actually in the process of organizing the groups into different categories. When we are finished we will have individual pages organized into surname groups, location groups, organization groups, record groups, event groups, and specialty groups. This is one of our top priorities.<br />
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Casidy Andersen<br />
Developer, GenealogyWise
Kate,<br />
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We are very aware of the problems encountered when trying to find a relevant group. We are actually in the process of organizing the groups into different categories. When we are finished we will have individual pages organized into surname groups, location groups, organization groups, record groups, event groups, and specialty groups. This is one of our top priorities.<br />
<br />
Casidy Andersen<br />
Developer, GenealogyWise Jennie,
I could not agree wit…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-30:3463583:Comment:1125902009-07-30T17:47:32.836ZChip Taylorhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/SceallogOTacoma
Jennie,<br />
I could not agree with you more on the surname issue. Unless it is an unusual one, like the Gallone, Hryn and Renyck names I am researching on my wife's side. But then, if it is so unusual, it would be doubly unusual to find a group for that surname, or find anyone else that would sign in if I started one!<br />
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Categorization is exactly what is needed, as well as culling of groups not used. Maybe a policy that groups with less than X users, X posts, not updated for X days/weeks/months/years…
Jennie,<br />
I could not agree with you more on the surname issue. Unless it is an unusual one, like the Gallone, Hryn and Renyck names I am researching on my wife's side. But then, if it is so unusual, it would be doubly unusual to find a group for that surname, or find anyone else that would sign in if I started one!<br />
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Categorization is exactly what is needed, as well as culling of groups not used. Maybe a policy that groups with less than X users, X posts, not updated for X days/weeks/months/years would be good. But then, this site is brand new. I am confident it will all shake itself out In my experience, I've gotten…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-30:3463583:Comment:1125712009-07-30T17:31:54.927ZJeanie DiLeonardohttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/JeanieMcCully
In my experience, I've gotten the most out of locality-specific research, so I do like to see that sort of group. In some cases, these can get a little too limited - generally, I have seen many families tend to stay in a 3-5 county region for many generations, so it can be useful if one can communicate with others who have experience researching families in that area.<br />
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I understand the desire for surname-specific groups, but I guess there are too many issues there for it to be my favorite way…
In my experience, I've gotten the most out of locality-specific research, so I do like to see that sort of group. In some cases, these can get a little too limited - generally, I have seen many families tend to stay in a 3-5 county region for many generations, so it can be useful if one can communicate with others who have experience researching families in that area.<br />
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I understand the desire for surname-specific groups, but I guess there are too many issues there for it to be my favorite way to share data. For one, I don't just belong to that one-surname-family. Also, there are a lot of unrelated families with the same name - I betcha dollars to donuts I will never, ever gain one piece of information from belonging to the Johnson surname group! On the other hand, I'm thrilled with what I've already learned/gained from the Garrison group. ;)<br />
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But - too many groups? I don't know who is qualified to make that determination, to say which stay and which go. Let's make room for anyone, and if no one participates in some, they'll die a natural death.<br />
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Categories would be FANTASTIC, though. I have tons of bookmarked websites - I categorize them and make folders for each category: surname, geographic, blog, generic information, etc.<br />
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Just my 2 cents' worth. Feel free to give me change. :) I see your point about so man…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-30:3463583:Comment:1123842009-07-30T14:52:33.982ZDeason Hunthttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/DeasonHunt
I see your point about so many groups. but please don't take MY groups out. Come to think of it, I suspect that would be the position of all of us on here. What to do? What to do?
I see your point about so many groups. but please don't take MY groups out. Come to think of it, I suspect that would be the position of all of us on here. What to do? What to do?