Help Reduce Errors: In-The-Moment Inconsistency Notices
Many errors could be eliminated if users were presented with In-The-Moment notification when inconsistencies are about to be created.
1) Each point where a user is about to change the Tree the system should do a quick check for common inconsistencies and produce a popup if any are found. Examples are the Problem Statements that appear in the upper right corner of the details page and the inconsistencies flagged at the beginning of the Merge process.
2) In addition, the user should also have an option to do a deep dive for potential inconsistencies in the tree for a specific person. I previously made a similar suggestion, see https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/84258/computer-assisted-inconsistency-tree-source-review#latest
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Please no. I spend almost all my time on Family Tree resolving inconsistencies. This popup scheme would be incredibly disruptive, not to mention off-putting for most contributors.
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Glenn
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
Just in passing ...
Hm ...
Although, I understand the intent, behind, your suggested enhancement ...
Certainly, "Nice", in "Theory" ...
But ...
That Said ...
I would humbly suggest/ consider, that ...
In "Practice", such would more than likely, SLOW the "System", DOWN to a CRAWL ...
And, not to mention ...
"Alienate", Users/Patrons, to such a degree, that they would NO LONGER participate, in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', driving them away in 'Droves'.
So ...
That Said ...
I am sorry ...
I CANNOT support, your suggested enhancement.
Just my thoughts.
I know, that this certainly does not help/assist (or, support); but, I hope, that this may provide you with, some additional, insight; and, perspective.
Brett
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Yeah, no. Please. Fixing errors would become an exercise in frustration, dealing with the warnings about interim inconsistencies. ("Yes, I KNOW she's too young, I haven't gotten to that one yet!")
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The number of people interested in family history research is rapidly growing. Just look at the number of those who attended RootsTech the last two years. And FamilySearch is working very hard to get many many more to join up.
I have been working on cousins lately and I am finding numerous beginner errors (mostly made in the last couple of years).
Based on my professional background in computer systems, what I am trying to suggest are additional system helps to assist new users avoid beginner errors.
For example, if pop-ups would be frustrating, how about a simple display on the screen similar to the warnings that appear on the merge screen. For example, on the bottom of the "compare" sub-screen when doing an attach.
Any ideas on how to take my suggestions and make them more user friendly?
If the system needs more computer resources that is a matter of adding more horsepower to the system.
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Think of FamilySearch as a vast pool with a very deep end way over there and, right here in front of us, a zero entry side. I strive to keep the barriers to entry as low as possible. Make it easy, enjoyable, and safe to get wet. For those of us with expertise, remember noblesse oblige.
Also remember: everyone starts out a beginner, making beginner mistakes. Let mistakes happen, don't scold or lecture unless absolutely necessary, and by your own edits on profiles shared with others calmly model the desired behavior.
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