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joboy
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I did'nt know this!!
« on: Friday 15 April 05 00:56 UTC (UK) »
The following is taken from a posting in this morning's  soc.genealogy.britain newsgroup.

"What you may not be aware of is that the GOONS site does not list all
surnames that have been registered by a researcher that is no longer
subscribing to GOONS.
Sadly this in this sort of situation GOONS has seen fit not to be seen
to be helping other researchers by listing on line all surnames that
have been registered.

IMHO maybe it is time for a site that lists all surnames that have been
registered with GOONS that they no longer list due to no subscription or
maybe it is time GOONS lowered their subscription so that it is more
affordable to subscribe and research at the same time especially for
those that are international researchers and not based in England.

Yes I am one of those that registered a surname that is no longer listed
due to the fact that I felt it was better to spend my money of research
than spend it on the subscription.
Happy Ancestor hunting.
David."
I must confess that I tend very much to agree with the writer's sentiments
joboy
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goggy
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Re: I did'nt know this!!
« Reply #1 on: Friday 15 April 05 01:39 UTC (UK) »
Joboy,
thanks for that info,as a reconnaisance minded person,I've spent a long time sussing things jeanie logical out,not at all impressed with the minions of authority charged with +paid for,record keeping.
On the other hand not too pleased with ancestors who are prone to obfuscation!!
Were it not for this, and other similar open handed sites,and the people who freely and cheerfully provide info   and support, my poor efforts would have withered on the vine!
                 Cheers,Goggy
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Re: I did'nt know this!!
« Reply #2 on: Friday 15 April 05 07:15 UTC (UK) »
While I can empathise with the views expressed  I do so with some caution.

Creating and maintaining a web site no matter how small can be costly and unless you have a dedicated band willing to give freely of time and resources you then have no option but to levy some kind of charge.

In the beginnings of many organisations/groups the willingness is there but as time progresses and people move on/ interests expand the volunteer aspect often disappears (practical experience  Sad )

While the first writer calls for a site listing names no longer listed with GOONS who would maintain that site and pay for its upkeep ? .... Unfortunately it is a sad world we live in and very few people are willing to go that extra step to help someone else.
(I of course exclude all rootschatters from that  Grin )
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Re: I did'nt know this!!
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 16 June 07 14:44 UTC (UK) »
But if they continued to list the names, and there would be no one to contact, the lister having withdrawn, it may well encourage others interested in the name to join and subscribe in an effort to contact the 'old' member assuming they are still around.
My twopenn'orth.
Ray
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