They join, they enquire and then immediately disappear. Why ?

I've stayed because I enjoy reading the research, my interest being primarily in WW2.

I think many family tree folks join forums ask their questions and go away.

 

hi guys and gals I just would like to say Im like pamela post 6.Im fairly new here myself and have trouble finding my way round ,as there are so many topics and I get lost so easy,also I know very little about the compute r and I only type using 1 finger.Im a mess,LOL guess im trying to say is thank you to all has helped me on here and to say your'e help is greatly appreciated,many thanks.B/B2323

 

BB2323
I only type using 1 finger.

Are you saying there are other ways as well ?

Best regards.

Ron
(Another strictly one finger typist)

 

BB2323


Are you saying there are other ways as well ?

Best regards.

Ron
(Another strictly one finger typist)

Ron,

What a great reply. I nearly fell off my chair laughing

Regards
Tom

 

there is another wayTom,. Ron.but SHE only helps me when SHE feels like it,guess by now you guys have figured it out?my WIFE, LOL

 

Even though my better half can touch type, when I ask for help she only gives me two fingers...

 

Even though my better half can touch type, when I ask for help she only gives me two fingers...
at least its not the one finger salute

 

at least its not the one finger salute

I'm trying my hardest to anglicise her!

 

Peoples 'word' is not what it was once. If you gave them info and they promised you something in return. It invariably does not happen now. I think its society in general and a different generation. In businees theres no loyality any longer. Just look at the 'Banks'. That is a problem with todays society in general which is reflected unfortunately on this website too. Which is not itself immune from these things. However the existence of this site is crucial to reflect on history as it has alot todo with the real world now. A better understanding of history, will prevent Wars in future is the real goal. I hope

 

Going back to the original post........I find a lot of what is on this site is really interesting but I can't add to most of the discussions so I just read and learn.

Best wishes, Cathy aka noreen

 

BB2323


Are you saying there are other ways as well ?

Best regards.

Ron
(Another strictly one finger typist)
I am very happy that I am not alone
OTOH,not the quantity of the fingers is important,but the quality(which is the slogan of the one-finger brigade)

 

hi there i originaly sent a post back in may,enquiring about my uncle stan,who was killed at arnhem,i got some information,which i was really greatful from members on this site.i am still trying to find out more about him,but i dont think i am going to.if i find anything i will post it.once again thanks to everyone you are a fantastic bunch of people regards nadine

 

I've just had a casual look at the members list and was immediately struck at the high number of new forum members who join, make a research enquiry and then, having received, in some cases, substantial help from other members, simply disappear without a further posting.

I am aware that this is quite common behaviour, indeed I recently had an earnest plea from someone who wished to contact, through me, a long lost RAF friend but before I could arrange the meeting the enquirer had done the disappearing trick leaving everyone slightly pxxxxxd off. but the question still remains, why do they do it ?

Any thoughts on the matter ?

Ron

I suppose some are looking for specific information and, once they get it, they've no further interest in either WW2 or this site.

Can't say I have an issue with that as such. I've posted on a WW1 related site on a couple of occasions because I had a specific research request for myself or a family member. Once I got the help I was after, I didn't really go back very often. I intend to at some point - I have a whole lot of information about the Battle of Aubers, 9 May 1915, in which my great-grandfather was killed, and intend, one day, to post it all.

But life and work get in the way! I have still to post my transcript of the History of 72 Wing, RAF, which relates to my thread on the RAF in the Battle of the Bulge. I need to proof read it but I've spent the last 3 months doing 6 months work (or the work of two people, if you want to look at it another way). Carving out any time for myself (or my family for that matter) has been nigh on impossible.

 

As a new member I can somewhat understand the presumed disappearance of others. As a reference source this place is fantastic. That is good, as well as bad, for new members. If they have question, they can rest assured that if it's possible to find an answer, it'll be found here. But, the fact that the membership is so knowledgeable can be intimidating to a rookie. Some may hesitate to post in the fear that they will be proved in error by another member.
Personally, I find that I need to get slapped down once in awhile to keep my ego in check, but some are more sensitive than myself. Hopefully, those absent members are still out there and are just waiting for the right moment to re-enter the discussions.

 

I've just had a casual look at the members list and was immediately struck at the high number of new forum members who join, make a research enquiry and then, having received, in some cases, substantial help from other members, simply disappear without a further posting.

I am aware that this is quite common behaviour, indeed I recently had an earnest plea from someone who wished to contact, through me, a long lost RAF friend but before I could arrange the meeting the enquirer had done the disappearing trick leaving everyone slightly pxxxxxd off. but the question still remains, why do they do it ?

Any thoughts on the matter ?

Ron
As a new member just gathering together the very useful information provided on my first enquiery I will be posting again but am aware a lot of the information I need may be in earlier conversations I have not yet had a chance to view. I also do not want to appear to be forever asking and taking rather than being able to help others which until I know more I am unable to do.

I will be back Brian

 

Some may hesitate to post in the fear that they will be proved in error by another member

The only thing to be feared, is fear ...

 

Hello everyone. I joined to get some info about a relative and have had such an incredible responses to my somewhat vague enquiries from the people on here. I have very limited knowledge about WW2 and do feel rather afraid of asking stupid questions. But I will stick around and if I can contribute something useful then I will.

 

As a matter of interest, I looked back at the postings made by those who had commented on this thread and without exception I see that they all contained thanks for help received by other members.

I would consider therefore that you have all behaved admirably and don't need to make any apologies for your behavour.

In the fullness of time, someone will pose a question that comes within your own experience or knowledge and then you will be able to contribute.

Regards to you all !

Ron

 

....- I have a whole lot of information about the Battle of Aubers, 9 May 1915, in which my great-grandfather was killed, and intend, one day, to post it all....

I'll look out for that.
Incidentally this was the tenth highest loss day for the British in WW1.

 

I joined last week without asking any questions, someone told me of this forum, and as 'Im interested in just about anything from WW2 especially the RAF and USAAF I thought that I would join. I have looked through quite a few of the threads, and will continue to do so, as and when I feel that I can add something worthwhile I will.
May even post a few interesting photographs, if that's ok!
Meanwhile I'm happy just to browse along.