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Forum Etiquette

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Twinkle

Twinkle Report 29 Nov 2003 20:02

One of the most common gripes is the 'please and thank you' one. And dnt type like u r txt msging bcoz ppl find it hrd 2 read.

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256 Report 29 Nov 2003 18:48

Hear hear Rosemary!! If there are no full stops, capitals in 'I' or in names, or punctuation, then I don't even read the question I'm afraid. SHOUTING doesn't bother me, but i dont like this because i find it hard to read!! By the way, this doesn't mean I have a problem with anyone's spelling or grammar, just that messages need to be easy to read and understand. After all, the person posting knows who all the people are, nobody else does!! Try separating each fact with a blank line and definitely read it back afterwards from the point of view of someone who knows nothing about your family tree. Maz. XX

Guinevere

Guinevere Report 29 Nov 2003 15:45

Hi Janet, It also helps if you say where you have already looked for the information so we don't go over old ground when trying to help you. Good Hunting, Gwynne

Researching:
Lowestoft and North Suffolk, Monmouthshire, Breconshire, Somerset

BobClayton

BobClayton Report 29 Nov 2003 15:43

You should put "help find my Grandad" sort of questions on the record office and "what age could people marry" sort of questions on the tips board. But it's not that critical. Too many post "help find my grandad" questions and then others have to quiz them for basic details.If you have a lot of details stick to those. Long messages can be hard work. Bob

Researching:
Clayton

Jan

Jan Report 29 Nov 2003 15:13

Thanks Lynda :)

Lynda ~

Lynda ~ Report 29 Nov 2003 14:47

Janet I would say, if you can put the area and year in the title, that should attract the people who have the help you need. I suppose the rest is the facts, as many as you have and what you want, but I know sometimes it's hard not to tell the whole story, for fear of leaving anything out. Hope this helps a bit. Lynda

Jan

Jan Report 29 Nov 2003 14:38

Hi all I was wondering if there is a kind of forum etiquette? I have used this forum quite a bit in the past few weeks and couldn't say thank you enough for all the help various people have given me,but are there any does and don'ts ? I often worry I give too much infomation and people won't be interested in helping as it seems too much or are smaller emails better for you helpful researchers ? I can't beleive how much help I have had here just in the past week ( I had 5 mins as on hols from work!!) this is a great site and is made better by all those who pull together to help others any feed back would be great Jan x