Other registered relatives what to see living family members. Any possibility?
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This is a very common request. I believe the issue largely relates to privacy laws - remembering particularly that FamilySearch has to consider the legal requirements on privacy relating to many different countries. There have been promises to look at the subject - especially in connection with a group of family members having some sort of joint-access, as you are suggesting, but nothing has materialised as yet. I believe this just shows the complexity of the issue and FamilySearch not wishing to offend anyone or get itself into legal difficulties.
As a "side issue", there has always been some debate over the nature of Family Tree itself. Some users feel it should be used primarily for recording the records of deceased individuals, whereas others like to add their living relatives. As I fall into the former category (I don't even make inputs of those of my parents' generation), the issue doesn't really affect me. However, I hope something can be worked out to satisfy the needs of users like yourself.
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FYI
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You are not alone ...
As has already been proffered ...
Very much often requested/suggested ...
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Now ...
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For Members of the Church, who are Users/Patrons, our "Ancestral" lines in 'Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' were (and, I believe, still are) automatically populated with our "Living" Parents; and, for Parents, our "Living" Children; but, is NOT automatically populated with our "Living" Siblings.
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Many Members of the Church, who are Users/Patrons, CERTAINLY have their "Ancestral" lines in 'Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' FILLED with "Living" IMMEDIATE and EXTENDED Family members and Relatives. I am certain that some do not; but, many do.
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Whereas, many Users/Patrons, who are not members of the Church, will NOT have their "Ancestral" lines in 'Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' FILLED with "Living" IMMEDIATE and EXTENDED Family members and Relatives. I am certain that some do; but, not all.
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'Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' was created, by the Church, for the use of Members of the Church. But, that said, 'Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' is available/open to ALL, whether or not one is a Member of the Church.
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'Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch', is, BOTH, for, the "Living"; and, the "Deceased".
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But, 'Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch', certainly contains predominantly more "Deceased", rather than "Living".
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The "Living", are needed, to connect/link us with the "Living" Family members, who are also Users/Patrons, that have 'FamilySearch' Accounts.
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Basically, we need to "Build" a "Bridge" of ALL our "Living" Family members that connect/link us with the "Living" Family members, who are also Users/Patrons, that have 'FamilySearch' Accounts, until you come to the FIRST common "Deceased" Family member that connects/links you together.
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Just some thoughts
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Brett
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FYI
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Furthermore ...
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What you must consider is that ...
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'FamilySearch' is used in many Countries and Unions around the World.
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'FamilySearch' is used by many Users/Patrons from the many Countries and Unions around the World
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As such ...
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There are a myriad of "Privacy" Laws within the many various Countries and Unions throughout the World - it is a nightmare to negotiate.
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'FamilySearch' MUST consider and adhere to the myriad of "Privacy" Laws within the many various Countries and Unions throughout the World.
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And, 'FamilySearch' MUST be functional and acceptable for the use, in the many various Countries and Unions throughout the World.
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Therefore ...
Currently ...
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In 'Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' ...
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No other User/Patron can see ANY "Living" individuals/persons that were created by another User/Patron; as, they ONLY reside in the "Private Spaces" of the User/Patron who created them.
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We CANNOT even see the ACTUAL Record in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' of our IMMEDIATE Family (eg. Spouse; Children; Parents; Siblings; ETC; Etc; etc) if they are "Living"; and, they have their own 'FamilySearch' Account.
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Of course, you can create your "Living" Family members; and, record them in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'; but, they will ONLY be seen by you:
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▬ You cannot "Share" them with any other User/Patron.
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▬ You cannot "Merge"/'Combine" them with any other "Living" individual/person residing in the "Private Spaces" of another User//Patron.
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There is CURRENTLY no mechanism in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' for Users/Patrons, to "Share"; or, "give permission" to "Share", the "Living" individuals/persons in their own "Private Spaces" with/between other/another User(s)/Patron(s).
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Hence, "Privacy" is one of the reasons that we cannot "Share" the "Living" individuals/persons in our own "Private Spaces" - it is NOT the ONLY reason; but, certainly has a bearing on the matter.
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Another factor is that such would have to be 'Coded'/'Programmed' into the Programme that is "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.
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As far as I am aware, we have been advised, that 'FamilySearch' is considering how to address the myriad of "Privacy" Laws within the many various Countries and Unions throughout the World.
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But, 'make no bones about it', such, has been taking; and, will continue to take, some time.
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And, also, as far as I am aware, 'FamilySearch' is considering the likes of, "Bequeathing"; and/or, "Inheritance", for the 'FamilySearch' Accounts of IMMEDIATE Family members.
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Just some thoughts
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Brett
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