PROFILES - please fill them in!!!

[jillruss]

Can you I just make an appeal for Rootschatters to take 5 mins next time they're online to complete their profiles.

It's very helpful,when trying to respond to look up requests, to know where you're from - no point recommending sources in the UK if you're from Australia or Canada; or even sources in the north of England if you're in Cornwall!!

The inclusion of a few of the surnames/locations you're researching could also help you get messages from people researching the same names.

So, basically, it's helping you and everyone else!! A win/win situation!!! 

So, go on...... do it.....now!! 

Jill

[CaroleW]

Hi Jill

Excellent idea

Perhaps the location field should be enabled as a mandatory field when registering

[Springbok]

Yes, I do so agree, especially when an entry is made that they live on Mars or that their age is 102!

And if you have found information about  people on your Profile then update at least.

Spring

[Mumsie2131]

Yep I agree, when someone replies it is helpful to know where they are from in order to assess the information. 

Also when replying to queries - I MAY know the area better than they BUT I may not, and the quality of the reply relies on this.

[Gadget]

I don't worry about gender or age but the location can be very helpful. I think Carole's idea of having it as a mandatory field is a good one. It wouldn't have to be too specific - Country and then by County or State for example would be enough.


Gadget

[CaroleW]

I agree that ages and even male/female is not important.

Other websites use the drop down menu for county/state so it should be possible.  It would also eliminate

Yes, I do so agree, especially when an entry is made that they live on Mars

[TF13]

you've made me feel guilty jill so i have just went and added a location to my profile all be it a general one.

it was very easy to do and would take only about 1 minute of anyone's time.

tony

[Pels.]

I think every now and again we all need a timely reminder .. I filled my location in when Wendi started this thread two years ago .. 

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,198494.0.html

Can't believe it's that long ago .. 

[chinakay]

We have a RC member on Mars?? Who is it?? Wow.....