General Chat

Hi Colin, I too hope people reconsider and leave because the site does nothing for them in any way rather than because of arguments etc. As we both know, the bad feeling threads are not something new and have been around from a few weeks into the site but the storms usually pass and like you, people return because it can be good. There are problems with the site and I am sure the reason a lot of the other sites do not have some of these problems is because they have been started by current and ex members of GR who have learnt from the mistakes of this site. Len I do agree that the site does have a lot on here that may not be linked to genealogy, but I don't think it fair to call it rubbish. There are and always have been many threads on a variety of topics that may not be enjoyed by all but are enjoyed by many. I have been pleased in the last few weeks to see 'old' names returning and I would like to see more. I also hope that those who are here now will stay. Happy New Year, Jacky :-)

Colin, if only they would listen - it used to be great here, but sadly because of the way things are run they are great no more

Hi Everyone & Thank you for responding I will probably take the wrath of Genes now also for what I am about to say but at the end of the day I will always come down on the side of fairness for all. I agree that this site is and has been for some of the years I have been here not lived up to its full potetnial, that there is a non listening attitude by Genes themselves and that this issue is one of the major downfalls of the site itself. Trees do need to be sorted, better moderation needs to be in place and also the overall trust of the site returned. I do not think many would disagree with that. Colin

I agree with everything you say Colin....as you know I too have been a victim, but that hasn't made me want to leave as I know there are lots of advantages to being a member of this site and I have made many contacts through genes. Anyone who chooses to leave because of bad feeling, of course that is their choice, but I say to them....Don't let 'them' win, stay and ignore the ones you don't like :)) Linda

Monty Smith strikes again - it's probably because of people like you, Monty, who make stupid remarks like that that people just can't be bothered any more

I agree with you, BC.

I AM THINKING OF LEAVING, BECAUSE, I CANNOT USE MY TREE. I HAVE TRIED BUT THE SPACE THEY GIVE ME TO ENTER MY DATA IS JUST TOO SMALL AND DOESN'T SUIT MY PERSONAL NEEDS. I USE THE SITE FOR MY GENEALOGY THE FRIENDS I HAVE MADE IS A WONDERFUL BONUS. PIPS XX

Colin The site's fine. A marvellous engine. The trouble is the low calibre of a very high percentage of subscribers who overwhelm it with rubbish, presumably just because they can.. If I can't join them, I shall leave them. len

Thank you for that Colin. It is exactly how I feel. In spite of everything that has happened in the past, there is still the core of really special people who always help out and rally round when needed. Personaly, I was very moved recently when so many people responded to a thread Em up about my being ill. When I first joined (many years ago) I was struck by the sheer friendliness of the members and the wide variety of threads posted. I do believe that this can still be the case, we just all need to put in more effort to keep it alive and well:-) BC XX

I shall not be renewing my subscription in February as I have found a much better site than this one. Yes, I have had a lot of help from members here, but I am so fed up with a tree I cannot view properly and with a lot of my info lost!!! Good job I have a backup on my PC. I can get the same help, and more, at this new site and there is none of the bitching that has been abundant recently. Wendy

Well said Colin. Mary in Spain xx

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Hi Everyone For all of those who are thinking of leaving for one reason or another. I ask you to have one more think about why it is you feel that you can no longer be a part of the site. Why do I ask you to think. Why because I have been there done that and I still love Genes for what it is. A community where I help others, A community where others help each other, A place where I can come and meet like minded people and share fun, laughter, tears and needs of others. Sure there has been some events that have been upsetting, there have been words between people and words and things that may or never will be forgotten. I have worn that t shirt to. I was a victim of that also a long time ago. Still am on occassions but do I let that interfere with the true reasons why I am here, No, Like you I love to be a part of a community of mostly decent people who I have known for some years whilst on Genes. I run a site and also belong to other sites but can I help those that do not belong to those sites, unfortunately not. This in itself is reason enough for me to want to be a part of this community and why I stay. You can easily do that to :) Colin :):)