how old are you

[Ceeoh]

Just as a matter of interest, how many chatters actually make a point of looking at a profile before responding to a query or comment?

[Roger The Hat]

Just as a matter of interest, how many chatters actually make a point of looking at a profile before responding to a query or comment?

I usually do, after the first post. If the topic warrants further postings then the country of the originator may be relevant.

Just my opinion.

'Hat.

[Roobarb]

If it's a question of advising them to visit the Record Office I usually have a look to see if they live anywhere near it. I've sometimes replied to posts thinking that because of their local knowledge, the person lives locally. Not always so! They often have that knowledge because it's about the area they originated from but now live miles away.

I don't have any objection to stating the area in which I live in, even if it's as vague as Northern or Southern England, Wales or Scotland, I find it helpful.

[shanew147]

Depending on the type of query and records involved I often check a persons profile before answering. e.g. if the records they need are RC parish records available in the National Library in Dublin and they live Liverpool then I'll suggest a visit as a possible option. If they live down-under then I'll suggest a pay-website if that option is available.

It also can help to know roughly where someone is located when phrasing responses relating to locations. e.g. not usually much point in diving into details of the townland and civil parish in Ireland where their ancestor lived if they are not based in Ireland and know nothing of Irish land divisions.


Shane

[Nick29]

Just as a matter of interest, how many chatters actually make a point of looking at a profile before responding to a query or comment?

Only if I think my answer may only be relevant to a particular country.

[Cell]

politeness would include respecting others' decisions too ....

Hi,

you will never  know how your above statement me smile.).

you've basically summed it up in 7 words,.

Very kind regards . I'm  glad  there are few people (like yourself)  out there who understands real politeness)

[Billyblue]

Nick (62 and three-quarters).
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Nick, I'd never have believed it!    
There's an old saying "A man is as old as he feels and a woman is as old as she looks" - you obviously feel young.

Just as a matter of interest, how many chatters actually make a point of looking at a profile before responding to a query or comment?

I often look to see where someone may be from as it may alter what you say, for example it's not much use telling info about adoption in Australia if the enquirer is talking about UK, or vice versa.

Also, it's a bit useless to tell someone how to get to some record office only to be told 'yes, I live there' !!

Shane, people who don't live in Ireland can know about townlands and parishes, you know 
Dawn M

[busylizzie123]

  in my prime 

I also don't mind anyone knowing my age 57 in May!

[Lloydy]

Neither do I.....I'm 43