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Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 17 Mar 2008 15:11

Just thought I would add

I have seen where the tree owner has changed their name to, for example,

"Away until 11/06/08"
"Please contact after 11/06/08"

Probably a good idea if you are expecting a long period of absence from the site or want time to catch up with your own research.

OK it won't stop anyone contacting you before that date but it does warn them not to expect a reply in the short term

If only I was that organized!!! :))))

Chris

Janet 693215

Janet 693215 Report 17 Mar 2008 15:02

Just come back to this thread to see if there was an answer yet. (I'd forgotton about it!)

I guess the member changed to "membership lapsed" because there isn't an easy way to remove your tree as even if you delete, your individuals are still searchable by name.

ChristineinPortugal

ChristineinPortugal Report 13 Mar 2008 11:27

I wonder if they have done that so no-one will contact them but if so why bother to have your tree on here.

Christine

Thelma

Thelma Report 13 Mar 2008 11:18

I think I have sussed it!!
That is the members board name.
They have gone into "my account" and changed their first name to "membership lapsed"
How strange!

Suein10b

Suein10b Report 13 Mar 2008 10:42

I noticed this a few of days ago

and It is still shows on the surname Hawkins

Bessie 1878 Stoford,Somerset, England Yes Membership Lapsed
John 1875 Stoford,Somerset, England Yes Membership Lapsed
Charles 1875 Stoford, Somerset, England Yes Membership Lapsed

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 13 Mar 2008 05:37

There are two types of membership Standard, which is free, and Full for which you pay a subscription. Full Members who choose not to renew their subscription revert to being Standard Members.

Standard members are allowed to reply to messages sent by Full Members, but they are not allowed to initiate messages.

I have had a quick look, but cant see any reference to lapsed membership when searching. Where does it appear and what is the message?

Cobber

Cobber Report 12 Mar 2008 22:22

I have just done the same search again and this time membership lapsed does only appear on previous contacts. Perhaps it was just a glitch before - I've been having a few lately. However, even this is better than nothing as sometimes you contact someone and do not have a match at the time but further down the line you think that you may have and want to contact them again.

Cobber

Sheila

Sheila Report 12 Mar 2008 21:46

Hi Cobber,

I always thought that it did not matter if the membership had lapsed if the person still has the same e.mail address then they should receive your e.mail.

Sheila

Victoria

Victoria Report 12 Mar 2008 20:36

Cobber,

Are you sure you are not looking at the prior contact bit?

BW

Jane

Janet 693215

Janet 693215 Report 12 Mar 2008 20:30

Me too.

Hellen

Hellen Report 12 Mar 2008 19:22

Me too please, I would like to know aswell, as I have emailed people and haven't heard back either. Just assumed they'd changed their email address or something.

Thelma

Thelma Report 12 Mar 2008 18:40

Can you talk us through?
I cannot find any such information.

Cobber

Cobber Report 12 Mar 2008 18:28

I have just noticed that when you Search Trees it now shows where a membership has lapsed. Sadly there were quite a few on the name I was looking for, but at least I was saved contacting them and never receiving a reply.