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The members of this site who wish to ‘discuss’ serious issues and topics of genealogical interest are being ousted from this board by those who want frivolity and light hearted relief from the day to day stresses of the world We have all paid our membership fees, and should all be able to find something to interest and amuse us on these boards, but sadly these days that does not appear to be the case Before anyone criticises me for being a boring old f*** I will point out that I have added my fair share of trivia in the past, and have no objections to it. Surely though there should be scope for more interesting threads, or am I in a minority of one here? Dee x

There are plenty of ¨serious issues and topics of genealogical interest ¨ on the Tips and Records Board

Dee you are right, there is little to choose from in the way of serious discussion threads on this board, but like you said yourself, people want to get away from the stresses of everyday life, and those using genealogy to do that still need a break from time to time to get away from those brick walls. I do know what you mean though, but I think its mainly because there are so many threads on the tips board of that nature. Perhaps GR should introduce another board, just for trivia... T xx

This is a joke...innit ? Ive been on the Gen topics board posting jokes for the last 2-3 years aint I ?....whats suddenly changed ? < goes away to put on a spurs misreable long face > Elaine x :o)))

Definition of boards 8888888888888888 GENERAL TOPICS BOARD This board is for general discussion on genealogy AS WELL AS every day topics TIPS BOARD This board is to help members ask and answer questions about genealogy. RECORDS OFFICE If you are visiting a records office and are happy to do a lookup on behalf of other members please post a message here*. Also if you would like a fellow member to look up information please post your requests.

Isn't there room for both on this board? tips and records are mainly for lookups as far as i am concerned. I certainly would put a serious thread up here so don't understand! xx

Quite honestly ?? I believe there is an even mix having just surveyed page 1 ..................... That said - we have had a bit of a frivolous day today but that's just the way it goes and very often when there are underlying tensions :O))

There is definitely a shortage of people adding threads to this site now - I know I don't come on a great deal, but it's definitely going down the pan lately because of a shortage of threads. I don't mind the trivia at all by the way. Stella

Here here. My pet hate is the discussion of medical conditions - if anyone wants to know how best to treat a sceptic ingrowing navel then log on to the NHS.

Personally I enjoy the mix. I like the jokes, the quizzes, reading of people's dilemas and how they sort them. I like to send best wishes to people for some celebration, good luck for exams, appointments or interviews and I like to send thoughts to those who have had bad news. I like the problem solving threads and the general information such as scams that are around or tips on how to do things. I also like the very mixed assortment of people that I would otherwise never have the good fortune to talk to. If a thread title doesn't appeal I may not read. But there again I may just have a peep and not post a reply! Overall I enjoy the board and I wouldn't like to see it changed. If I want something serious or genealogy related I pop over to records or tips. Jacky :-)

Hi Dee I too have noticed the 'lack of serious threads' lately. Have also noticed the absence of certain people who used to instigate these threads - Pat in Circles, Camberwell Beauty and Jacquie in Grenada to name a few. Enjoyed those debating threads! The last serious thread I posted had about 10 replies (it was about the latest bombings in Egypt) Fun threads seem to get a lot more response! Like you I prefer both sorts of threads - a nice variety to match the mood Im in! ;o))) Kim X

Dee as you know I love your Quizzes , and I also like to add my thoughts to the serious threads. But I do find with the serious threads that it can turn into a slanging match ( only because one person has misinterpreted what another person has said because they are not talking face to face ) . So if members want more serious discussions then lets have them , but lets have more 'mature' serious discussions and debates , without the negative effect of members getting there personal issues in the way resulting in the board becoming a war zone for certain members . Perhaps that is way the serious threads are not forthcoming!!!!!!!!! :-)))))))))))))))))))))))))))0

I think we can all do both ! Life is like that , a mixture of people..and on here a nice mixture...

Hi Dee I like both serious and light hearted threads and have posted both. I've found that the serious ones I have posted in the past only tended to get a few answers while the light hearted ones got more response so I stopped posting them. As for being ousted from the board surely it is up to those who want the serious discussion type threads to post and reply to those threads and keep them on the front page. Juliexx

Dee, In some ways I agree with you. I would love to see more debate threads on the boards, I can't do it because when people see my name it is like ringing the dinner bell for the sharks, lol! I also think that there have been many debate threads on here that have degenerated into a slanging match and that I believe puts a lot of people off. I asked somebody earlier to delete a joke about blindness, the person deleted their joke but is now relaying and making other jokes about it on another thread! If that wasn't bad enough other members have now joined in! That unfortunately is the mentality of some people on here. Kate x Sorry it got waffly.

I think there is room for all sorts of threads except nasty. I also have the feeling that the best idea is, if you want one type of thread, post one and get whatever you want started. Some days I have come on the board it has been all fun, others it is so sad and serious that I actually end up feeling fed up. So my suggestion to everyone is add to the board what you want to see on it....then like minded people can join you....that way a fair mix should reign. I nudged a serious thread today. that had fell to page 5 with one answer.....within minutes in the niddle of hilarity....it jumped and stayed to the top. Room for all on the board.....so everyone just do what you prefer, but please also do not criticise others because they are not to your taste. Dee please do not think I am answering you in particular honey just cos it is your thread, I am generalising as best as I can XXX

Hmmm Kate I see exactly where you are coming from

Hi Dee, There always has been a mix of all sorts on here but I do agree that there have been less serious threads than usual for a while. I was going to post one earlier but I was going to work, so I wouldn't have been around to respond. One reason I haven't contributed much lately is because a lot of my 'old pals' have either left or don't post any more for various reasons - some of which I am in agreement with - but they are not relevant to your topic heading. Gwynne

Thank you everyone for taking the time to reply I must admit I look at this board less and less often as I find when I do nothing 'grabs' me. I happened to look in earlier today and it struck me that there was a lot of trivia and I wondered what had happened to some of the more serious threads. We are all indiviuals, and are entitled to our views I just wondered if there were others who shared my views. Dee ;-)