family tree being messed with

glynblake

Morning, how do I stop people changing/adding to my tree without my knowledge. I went on last night and there is new incorrect information added to the tree. Very frustrating as I have researched that part of the tree with correct dates etc.

Amy Archibald

FamilySearch is one worldwide tree where everyone works together. There are no "my trees" here.

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/what-is-the-purpose-of-familysearch-and-family-tree

glynblake

well thats annoying, when people are putting in the wrong information.

Brett .

@glynblake

FYI

Welcome to the "Community.FamilySearch" Forum.

I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...

You are not alone ...

Many of us ... have been there ...

And, we totally understand your frustration ...

But ...

That Said ...

Short Answer: You CANNOT.

Technically, there is no way, to STOP, other Users/Patrons, from working along, the SAME 'Ancestral" Lines.

Here an old 'standby' of mine, that I have previously proffered on occasion ...

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Most new (and, some old) Users/Patrons DO NOT understand the basic 'nature' and 'premise' of "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch', when they join in.

Please let me explain ...

We do not have our OWN "Tree" in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.

We ONLY have "Branches" (ie. Ancestral" lines), that are interconnected, in this SINGLE "One" World "Tree", for all of us, that is "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.

"Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' is NOT like 'On-Line' "Websites" (eg. "Ancestry_com"; or "MyHeritage_com"; or, the like); and/or, 'standalone' personal (computer) programmes (eg, the OLD, now no longer supported, "PAF"; or, "Ancestral Quest"; or, the like).

We DO NOT have "Private"/"Personal" 'Trees' in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' like other 'On-Line' "Websites"; and/or, 'standalone' personal (computer) programmes.

We do not even, own; or, manage; and, are NOT even responsible for, the "Deceased" individuals/persons in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.

And, most importantly ...

We DO NOT even, own; or, manage; and, are NOT even responsible for, Our OWN "Deceased" Ancestors/Family/Relatives in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.

"Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' is built on a "Open Edit" Platform - hence, why any registered User/Patron can "Edit" (ie. Add, Delete; and/or, Change) ANY "Deceased" individual/person in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'. 

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Now ...

That Said ...

Hence, why MANY Users/Patrons, of the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', (STILL) maintain their OWN "Personal" (and, often "Private") "Database(s)", of their "Ancestral" Lines, on the likes of:

(1) 'On-Line' "Websites"

..... (eg. "Ancestry_com"; or "MyHeritage_com"; or, the like); and/or,

and/or,

(2) 'standalone' personal (computer) programmes

..... (eg, the OLD, now no longer supported, "PAF"; or, "Ancestral Quest"; or, the like).

As an aside ...

Please be aware that ...

We ALL make MISTAKES ...

NONE of us are PERFECT ...

[ Plus ... we were ALL NEW once ... ]

The "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', like it or not, is a "Collaborative" effort.

[ Although, unfortunately, "Collaboration"; and, "Co-operation", DO NOT, always work, 'hand in hand' ... ]

The "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', just does not suit, ALL Users/Patrons ...

I know that this certainly does not help/assist; but, I hope that this might provide you with some additional, insight; and, perspective.

Brett

Sidney Weiss

When I enter information, it is 100% correct.Been verified thru many ways and resources. There are way too many that just randomly enter information that is incorrect and has not been verified. This is stupid on your point to generate a world tree when so much information is entered that is not verfied and is a waste of my time. I don't know how it can be allowed to continue. I deal in facts andd truth which as such an organization was your should too.

bathompson

Hello @Sidney Weiss and @glynblake,

Here are some ideas from the Help Center that can help you in keeping a more accurate tree:

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/how-can-i-prevent-other-people-from-making-inaccurate-changes-to-family-tree

One thing you can do to help others avoid mistakes on a certain ancestor is to put a note into the Life Sketch of the person page. Then it is visible as soon as that page is accessed.

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/what-is-included-on-the-person-page-in-family-tree?articleVariant=public

Here are the steps to contact someone who made an error:

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-contact-or-message-a-user-who-contributed-to-family-tree-or-memories

Best Wishes!