Hi to everyone reading this thread,
Here is a link to a thread that is currently locked and which had already been marked complete.
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=780337.0 Even a cursory reading shows that much of the info posted there is duplicating (triplicating) the earlier efforts of several volunteer RChatters. I am sure we can all empathise with our fellow RChatters who are concerned about the apparent disregard and disrespect shown for much of the research already undertaken. I see that the original poster of THIS thread has not made many posts, and has not posted recently. That does NOT mean that the info they posted is any less valid or stale or unwelcome, and so it should be considered with integrity. I mention this because it is apparent that that OP holds the 1903 marriage cert and the 1903 birth cert. And that the 23 year old groom did NOT provide the given names of either of his parents nor the maiden name of his mum when marrying in 1903 at Stanley, Tasmania. I too hope that the chap Dundee has suggested is able to assist further with any further details about the groom’s parents (reply #14 on ‘other’ thread)..
Back about eight years ago quite a number of regulars on this Australia board helped with suggestions towards the “HOW TO” thread that is stickied to this board. Here is the link:
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=368728.0 part of reply #1 there reads:
We all know how frustrating it can we to desperately require information that is not forthcoming. Duplicate Requests do cause problems. Our volunteers can become grumpy when they realize that they have just used their time and resources on a problem which has been answered elsewhere. We also have those posting the queries becoming upset when somebody mentions the duplication. The last thing we want is anger and hurt feelings. We all want a smooth running board with queries being answered as quickly and efficiently as possible. Far better for the Poster's and for the Look up Volunteers alike.
If you do have other threads where you previously received help with this person, please be sure to add the link(s) your new thread.I see no reason for ignoring that advice. I do not understand why any person who posts seeking help with some aspect of their own family history needs to overlook Good Manners or to trample down on the goodness of our family history community by using derogatory comments to hector any other RChatter. I certainly agree with Kezzza (#17 ‘other thread’) that people need to reread what they post before they do. I see that Kezzza has been a member of RChat since 6 September 2017, so about six weeks. I am quite sure that there’s no reason to post that any RChatter thinks they know ‘EVERYTHING’ as I am quite sure that no RChatter believes that about themselves. I feel sure that given time and experience that Kezzza will come to the view that there is no reason to become aggrieved. RChatters who look up their own resources and or visit archives or fund their own subscriptions or purchase certificates to help advance others requests are simply our fellow members and do not deserve to be admonished or derided or adversely criticised for mentioning on the public board that the answers have already been provided by other RChatters. I have mentioned it elsewhere on RChat, that I see nothing wrong in any RChatter preparing their own family history in the way and with the information and sources that they choose. I become concerned though when any RChatter asks in the public forum for help with their own research and then berates one or two of those who respond.
I am turning off notifications to this thread.
JM
