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Contrary Mary

Contrary Mary Report 17 Jun 2018 17:44


Thanks all for your replies. Yes I was going to give false details and use a throwaway email account that I use just for researching, so will do that. ;-) ;-)

Mary

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 16 Jun 2018 23:31

You have needed to set up an account for at least a year, possibly longer.

I registered with my usual email but use a "board name", and have had no problems.

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

+++DetEcTive+++

+++DetEcTive+++ Report 16 Jun 2018 22:45

If you’re worried, give a false name & dob.
I use a free email address for hobby websites, one that’s different from ‘Business, Friends & Family’ use. Gmail & Hotmail allow you to create an email address with a name’ of your choosing, just as you’ve used Contrary Mary as your board name.

Researching:
Dormant member as from 20 Sep 2019 . Click on my board name to send a message

Contrary Mary

Contrary Mary Report 16 Jun 2018 21:23

Hi Von and Joy,

Thanks for your replies........I only want to do some searching on there but now it seems you have to register - giving name and date of birth!!! and email addy - before I can do just that. It doesn't give any reasons that I can find as to why they want my info in order that I can do some searches.

Anyway, if you haven't had any problems since registering then I guess it's probably okay and it's just me being ultra careful about my privacy.

Thanks, Mary

Joy

Joy Report 16 Jun 2018 20:01

I have not had problems.

There have been a lot of new records added this year.

Von

Von Report 16 Jun 2018 19:59

I haven't had any problems Mary but I only use it for searching. Wouldn't want to add any details other than those that are necessary to use the site.

Contrary Mary

Contrary Mary Report 16 Jun 2018 18:26

I haven't been on the Familysearch site for some time now - how long has it been that you have to create an account with them? And has anyone had any problems after giving them your personal details??

Mary