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Welcome to the Genes Reunited community boards!

The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: September 2005 Posts: 10,206 Send Message	Sally Moonchild	Report	1 May 2008 12:09
	I agree, I have made the mistake of allowing my tree to be opened a few times..... sally
Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 3,219 Send Message	Sue in Somerset	Report	18 Apr 2008 00:39
	It would sound somewhat dictatorial of them if a lot of people want a particular change but they were to refuse to take any notice. Aren't we allowed to make any suggestions about what would make these boards pleasanter to use? I certainly wouldn't have started if I felt it was going to risk being banned but asking for a small change to the site is hardly upsetting anyone. I've been a member since November 2002 and we've seen many changes to these boards. Some we've not liked and sometimes they have done trials and asked our opinion. It would be very wrong I think if we couldn't ever ask nicely for a change or express an opinion about something we dislike. Sue
Member Since: June 2004 Posts: 1,717 Send Message	Gypsy	Report	18 Apr 2008 00:30
Member Since: June 2004 Posts: 1,717 Send Message	I agree. Pat
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 1,380 Send Message	.•::•.ScouserNANNALyn.•::•.	Report	18 Apr 2008 00:28
	Totally agree! BUT There is no point in starting up a 'please support' thread because (i) GR will do absolutely nothing about it and (ii) you face the prospect of being advised that it is contrary to the T&Cs of the boards and you will face being permanently banned if you continue. I started a true petition which many may remember re the pricing structure. It was well supported with a running total of over 500 individual names on it. They don't appear to take any notice of what the paying members want - some like myself from the very beginning of the site. I would welcome a small change by GR of not having to uncheck that box, I hope you're successful. Regards, Lyn x
Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 3,219 Send Message	Sue in Somerset	Report	17 Apr 2008 20:45
	I've sent Support a message about this. We can only hope they do what so many want. Sue
Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 3,219 Send Message	Sue in Somerset	Report	17 Apr 2008 20:30
	Nudge
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 7,819 Send Message	InspectorGreenPen	Report	17 Apr 2008 15:16
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 7,819 Send Message	It used to work the other way but GR made a conscious decision to change it to the way it currently is a couple or so years ago. Worth a try, but unless there is a change of heart, I can't see them changing it back as their policy is to encourage sharing of trees between members.
Member Since: March 2006 Posts: 3,026 Send Message	YorkshireCaz	Report	17 Apr 2008 14:48
	I agree it needs changing. Caz
	Researching: Davies, Kitson, Cooper, Dewsbury, Eccleshill in Idle, Bradford
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 9 Send Message	Nicholas	Report	17 Apr 2008 14:23
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 9 Send Message	I agree. It strikes me as being a matter of protocol. If you're cold-calling a possible relative, under the present arrangement it may look a bit churlish to be withholding access! However if the default were to be as suggested, this unintended slight would not occur. I often find myself cold-contacting someone who seems to have a shared interest, and very often find that the "hot match", or whatever, is only a remote connection of theirs, or not related at all - in which case offering them my f.t. is pointless. I'd be interested to receive comment on this from the site management. Nick
Member Since: June 2004 Posts: 20,934 Send Message	McAnne's Gahan-Crazy	Report	17 Apr 2008 14:06
Member Since: June 2004 Posts: 20,934 Send Message	Yes I agree .............
Member Since: July 2006 Posts: 103 Send Message	Lancsmade	Report	17 Apr 2008 13:45
Member Since: July 2006 Posts: 103 Send Message	Totally agree,far easier to tick to say yes.
Member Since: October 2005 Posts: 246 Send Message	Sky	Report	17 Apr 2008 13:41
Member Since: October 2005 Posts: 246 Send Message	Totally agree! Sky:-)
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 347 Send Message	Countrymouse	Report	17 Apr 2008 13:28
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 347 Send Message	I agree.
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 4,835 Send Message	Lindy	Report	17 Apr 2008 13:15
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 4,835 Send Message	Agree! Lindy
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 1,383 Send Message	Pat Kendrick	Report	17 Apr 2008 13:13
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 1,383 Send Message	Totally agree it's long overdue. Pat
Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 1,114 Send Message	Mistycat	Report	17 Apr 2008 13:10
	I totally agree also.... Misty
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 300 Send Message	Buggy21	Report	17 Apr 2008 13:09
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 300 Send Message	Great Idea. In Total agreement. Angie.
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 7 Send Message	Asbeaux	Report	17 Apr 2008 13:01
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 7 Send Message	In total agreement
Member Since: January 2005 Posts: 1,325 Send Message	Teresa With Irish Blood in Me Veins	Report	17 Apr 2008 12:42
	Yes, I agree with you too. I think it should be 'NO TICK'.
Member Since: May 2004 Posts: 8,336 Send Message	Germaine	Report	17 Apr 2008 12:36
Member Since: May 2004 Posts: 8,336 Send Message	Yes I agree Germaine x

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