Forget Updating
Instead of automatically updating everyone’s family tree when somebody comes across a new date person etc. put it in as a Mail so if they decide that they want to use that information they can instead of screwing up the tree that they already have I really hate it when somebody changes my tree because of new information
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Es verdad, deberían primero comunicarse con la persona que puso la información y si tiene fuentes, respetar, antes de modificar cualquier información que ya esta puesta.
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It is true, they should first communicate with the person who posted the information and if they have sources, respect them, before modifying any information that is already posted.
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Brett
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FYI
Welcome to the "Community.FamilySearch" Forum.
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
Just in passing ...
I, 'hear'; and, understand, your suggested enhancement ...
But ...
That Said ...
Unfortunately ...
Short Answer: 'No', NOT possible, that would NOT work, in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch' ...
Firstly, for starters ...
You are not alone ...
MANY; Many; many, of us, ... have been there ...
Many of us have had 'wayward' "Changes" made to our "Ancestral" Lines ...
Now ...
That Said ...
Please be aware, that technically, one DOES NOT, have a "Tree", in "Family Tree", of 'FamilySearch' ...
Please let me explain ...
Technically, there is no way, to STOP, another User/Patron, working along the SAME 'Ancestral" Lines.
Unfortunately, such CANNOT be prevented.
As, basically, we are all related.
One's "Ancestral" Lines, are most likely ALSO another User's/Patron's "Ancestral" Lines, in fact, probably, that of quite a few other Users/Patrons.
Now ...
That Said ...
Basically, we DO NOT have, a "Tree", in "Family Tree", of 'FamilySearch', than is common misconception.
And, OTHER Users/Patrons, DO NOT need/require, our (ie. one's) "Permission", to "Change" the information/details of "Deceased" individuals/persons, in "Family Tree", of 'FamilySearch'.
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 the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', when they join in.
We do not have our OWN "Tree", in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
We ONLY have "Branches" (ie. Ancestral" lines), that are interconnected, in this SINGLE "One" World "Tree", for all of us, that is the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
The "Family Tree" Part, 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 the "Family Tree" Part, 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" Part, 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 the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
The "Family Tree" Part, 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 the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
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In other words ... "Collaboration" ...
Of course ... often ... easier said, than done ...
[ Sometimes, no matter how hard one tries, "Collaboration", does not work ... such is life ... ]
We ALL make MISTAKES ...
NONE of US are PREFECT ...
None of us want to have our "Ancestral" Lines 'messed up'; but, unfortunately, it happens.
Plus ...
Doing what you suggest, would literally SLOW the work to a CRAWL ... WAITING for responses from OTHERS ...
[ Especially, if ANY of those Users/Patrons, in fact, have passed away, themselves ... ]
I know, that this certainly does not help/assist; but, I hope, that this may provide you with, some additional, insight; and, perspective.
Brett
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FYI
Furthermore ...
Just in passing ...
FIRSTLY ...
That is exactly why, many Users/Patrons, ALSO maintain their own PRIVATE "Database(s)" (ie. Copies) of their "Ancestral" Lines , on '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).
And ...
SECONDLY ...
All that one can really do, is 'Monitor', one's "Ancestral" Lines, for 'wayward' CHANGES, by OTHER Users/Patrons.
Nothing more, nothing less ...
As an aside ...
IF, you were not already aware; THEN, ...
In "Family Tree", of "FamilySearch' ...
We have the ability to "Watch" (Oops, sorry, 'old school', "Follow"), up to a MAXIMUM of x4000 individuals/persons, at any given time.
Basically ...
It is a matter, of "Following", one's MOST important Ancestors.
Just to keep on top, of any 'wayward' CHANGES.
I check, the "Changes" to those that I "Follow", on a "Daily" Basis; so that, I can keep on top of things.
More often that not, nothing needs to be done; but, at least, I have the opportunity, to be abreast of things; as, they happen/transpire/unfold.
Just my thoughts.
Brett
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FYI
Finally ...
Doing what you suggest, would ALSO "Stifle" participation, in the "Family Tree: Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
And, that is something, that 'FamilySearch', DOES NOT, want to do ...
'FamilySearch', is trying to engender participation, in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', rather than stifle
[ Just look, at the recent, introduction, of "Ancestors.FamilySearch" [ .org ]; and, the "Discovery Pages" ... ]
We DO NOT, want to make, the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', too/so RESTICTIVE ...
Just my thoughts.
Brett
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I love it when someone improves my tree with new information. Preferably without asking me, and I certainly don't need an email for every change. That would be far too distracting.
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Just to be sure you understand how Family Tree works, please let me comment on your statement "Instead of automatically updating everyone’s family tree when somebody comes across a new date person etc." It is very important to understand that there is no automatic updating across multiple trees. There is only one Family Tree with a single record for each individual in it. Only one record is changed if someone adds a new date or other in formation. It is that one record for that one individual that every user of Family Tree sees.
Neither you or I have a tree here. We just have the opportunity to work on the tree here that is independent of us and thereby help all of our family assemble the best information we can for our relatives in one place.
If one of your relatives makes a mistake and puts in incorrect information, you can correct it and message them to talk over the issue.
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I certainly am not suggesting you should leave FamilySearch Family Tree, but I must mention that exactly the kind of gatekeeping you want is provided already on WikiTree.
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