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Kay????

Kay???? Report 23 Oct 2007 08:50

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Kay????

Kay???? Report 23 Oct 2007 08:53


Would memebrs who allow tree access please remember to -Untick-,the box undeneath the message body box when replying.

Camille

Camille Report 23 Oct 2007 10:14

Hi Kay , I too wish people would check the Tick box as I have never requested to view anyone's tree and I am constantly being given access in reply to a query I have made.
On the other hand I receive many request to view my tree accompanied by no other information at all. I reply saying "Can you give me more information re your link to anyone in my tree?" , a few days ago I received a reply saying I had access to their tree.....the only name on it was his own !
I have even received quite abusive replies asking me for permission to view repeatedly from one person, 8 in total but no other info. or reply to my question.
Thank goodness I have been contacted by a lot of very helpful people also.

Lulli x

Kay????

Kay???? Report 23 Oct 2007 11:59

Hi Lulli,

Like you I have never asked for tree access,,but been given it then they become hard to understand when a simple reply would be better --ie I connect to ???then you would know not to persue further,,,I dont really want hundreds and hundreds of twigs,,,,,getting further and further away from real genetics,,,,,,

Charlotte

Charlotte Report 23 Oct 2007 12:56

I have received a few messages from people just stating 'have a look at my tree and get back to me' which is frustrating because if I do have the time to look at someone elses tree I dont want to be working out which ancestor is supposed to be one of mine and 9 times out of 10 they dont match anyway.

I do not open my tree or ask for access now until I have exchanged messages with someone and can be sure that indeed we do have a common ancestor and everything fits together.