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How can I contact a thread poster?
« on: Sunday 26 April 15 18:55 BST (UK) »
Hello - I am a newby, just joined as I spotted my Grandfathers name via a general 'google' type search. The entry is relevant to my family but the entry was placed nearly 2yrs ago and I doubt the enquirer will still be checking. How do I bring my update to the attention of the enquirer? (I understand there is a minimum number of posts required to be able to use the PM system.
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Re: How can I contact a thread poster?
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 26 April 15 18:57 BST (UK) »
Hi and welcome to Rootschat...There is a search button on the top of the board...type your relatives name in there and see if it comes up. I think you have to have posted 2 messages before you can send a PM.
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« Reply #2 on: Sunday 26 April 15 19:03 BST (UK) »
Thankyou Treetotal -- that was quick! I'll see what happens now.
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« Reply #3 on: Sunday 26 April 15 19:12 BST (UK) »
Thankyou, I tried again and I have just been allowed to send a PM----I soon qualified didn't I!!
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« Reply #4 on: Sunday 26 April 15 19:19 BST (UK) »
You certainly did...well done and good luck  :D
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Re: How can I contact a thread poster?
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 26 April 15 19:28 BST (UK) »
Find the thread (via search, above) and post a reply on it!

The people who contributed should get a message/email to say you have contributed.
(Many of us have been on RC longer than 2 years!! ;D)
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Re: How can I contact a thread poster?
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 26 April 15 19:49 BST (UK) »
Linksdale, if you click on the user name it'll tell you when the person was last online, it'll give you a good idea as to whether they're still showing an interest.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.  :)
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« Reply #7 on: Sunday 26 April 15 20:07 BST (UK) »
Quote from: KGarrad on Sunday 26 April 15 19:28 BST (UK)

(Many of us have been on RC longer than 2 years!! ;D)

Reading this made me check my profile to see how long I have been a rootschatter - coming up to 11 years!!!!!!
Doesnt time fly!
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Re: How can I contact a thread poster?
« Reply #8 on: Thursday 18 June 15 02:23 BST (UK) »
This same thing has happened to me. In general, is it advisable to contact people who are searching for information about your deceased relatives? Is privacy protected when using the PM system to do so? And, what are most people doing with the information (in this case, the poster's words implied that she or he is not a relative)?
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