We have got a steady stream of new members and that is very good. But why are they so secretive?
I fully understand that there is reason to be careful with the information that you publish on the Internet about yourself. But revealing nothing at all is a bit to careful. This is, after all, a forum for public discussion and sharing of information.
I don't mean that you should put out your addresses, e-mails or phone numbers. But it would be nice to know your interests, what families you research, other hobbies, occupations et.c.
If you are active in this forum and post questions and answers we can figure out who you are and where you live anyway. I have been a member since September 2003 so far I haven't any bad experiences from this forum. On the contrary: I feel that I have got a whole bunch of new friends and lots of help.
So be bold, step forward and say: "Hi I am N.N. and I am a genealogist. I intend to stay one. I research families X, Y, Z and I am specially interested in parishes A, B and C".
You will find that only good things will follow. You may even get help before you ask for it.
Sune
I fully understand that there is reason to be careful with the information that you publish on the Internet about yourself. But revealing nothing at all is a bit to careful. This is, after all, a forum for public discussion and sharing of information.
I don't mean that you should put out your addresses, e-mails or phone numbers. But it would be nice to know your interests, what families you research, other hobbies, occupations et.c.
If you are active in this forum and post questions and answers we can figure out who you are and where you live anyway. I have been a member since September 2003 so far I haven't any bad experiences from this forum. On the contrary: I feel that I have got a whole bunch of new friends and lots of help.
So be bold, step forward and say: "Hi I am N.N. and I am a genealogist. I intend to stay one. I research families X, Y, Z and I am specially interested in parishes A, B and C".
You will find that only good things will follow. You may even get help before you ask for it.
Sune
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