Ancestry Change

[Leslie N]

Most people will know about the changes Ancestry are making on the 14th of December, this change I feel is being forced upon us, and I am considering cancelling my subscription after many years, and I wonder what other people think? Were you aware of the changes next month?

[Ruskie]

There is already a thread about "the changes" - as usually is the case, some people are fine with it, others are not. (I can't locate it sorry)

Not sure it's any better since it's own "changes", but there is currently a good deal at FindMyPast:
Use code: BFRIDAY15 for a 50% discount on any of our subscriptions, giving you instant access to millions of family records (code expires 30/11/2015).


Offer ends 30th so you don't have much time if you want to take advantage of the offer.

[KGarrad]

You've had since August to get used to the changes - which are cosmetic only!

It's your money; your decision.

One previous thread here:
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=730353.0

[Leslie N]

Thank you for the Link to what I've written about, it is much appreciated plus the other replies as well.

[smudwhisk]

As KG says, its your decision on whether or not to cancel but would u be shooting yourself in the foot figuratively by doing so if u need access to datasets that only ancestry has? If your dislike is the family tree function, then there are numerous other options including a program on your PC. However in the case of exclusive datasets, your only other options would be limited access to the site through a local archives or library, or the original documents at the respective archives in some format. I know what my choice would be.

[clairec666]

If you don't like the changes they've made, have a look at FindMyPast instead. It depends where your research is - the parish registers in particular differ a lot between the two sites, so pick which one has the most relevant records to you. If you want to stick with Ancestry, no harm in sending them an email with your opinion on the changes they've made...

[groom]

.    If you want to stick with Ancestry, no harm in sending them an email with your opinion on the changes they've made...         

I think that will be a waste of your time, as KG says, people have been aware of these changes since August and they are moving to the new look on the 14th December, so are unlikely to take any notice of complaints made now.

Like changes on other sites, people moan at first but either get used to it or go elsewhere.

[mike175]

Ancestry and FindMyPast (and indeed Windows 10) are top heavy with 'features' that are of little or no use to experienced users, but geared to the new kids who expect everything done for them and handed to them on a plate

Once you learn to ignore/bypass all the dross the underlying systems are incredibly good. I'm sure the majority of us would have achieved very little without them.

Mike.

[Leslie N]

Thank you Mike for your reply.
I'm also about to sign up to Find My Past, where my attention was brought to a 50% discount by Ruskie in this thread which closes today, my thanks for that.