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“expert” instead of “professional”?

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What differentiates "evidence" from "information" in genealogical research?
added by GeneJ Sep 7 '12 at 9:30
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What is the best way to archive/preserve my genealogy data that's in my computer program? [closed]
added by lkessler Aug 23 '12 at 5:19
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closed as off topic by Mark Trapp, kiamlaluno, Warren P, JustinY, bstpierre Sep 1 '12 at 3:02

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.

Why would someone consider this off topic? – JustinY Aug 25 '12 at 16:23
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I guess I have to accept that, but I know its going to be a constant source of confusion. – JustinY Aug 31 '12 at 15:05
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I hope that what would happen is that this question would appear on this site and link to one or more appropriate questions on Super User. I see this as being a big concern for genealogists – Jeremy Aug 31 '12 at 16:13
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This seems on-topic to me, since backing up genealogical data may have different solutions than backing up other types of data. – Jeremy Sep 1 '12 at 11:57
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This is relevant IMHO. It's not just about backing up files. The question of what format do you use, and how should it link core data with photos and other attachments/artefacts come into play. – ACProctor Sep 3 '12 at 9:05
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I have reached a brickwall at [example person]. I know [facts]. How can I get to know more? [closed]
added by Duncan, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Sep 6 '12 at 17:43
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closed as too localized by Mark Trapp, kiamlaluno, JustinY, bstpierre, Lennart Regebro Sep 1 '12 at 5:38

This question is unlikely to ever help any future visitors; it is only relevant to a small geographic area, a specific moment in time, or an extraordinarily narrow situation that is not generally applicable to the worldwide audience of the internet.

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We can't allow these types of questions. SE sites are a place to ask questions whose answers can benefit the entire community. But questions like this only ever help 1 person. – JustinY Aug 31 '12 at 15:04
I don't fully agree with the reason for this closure. See discussion at: discuss.area51.stackexchange.com/questions/6392/… – lkessler Sep 1 '12 at 15:56
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This question is closed, and more "votes" won't open it. If you want your vote to help the group, up vote any one of the tons of questions that haven't been closed. – GeneJ Sep 7 '12 at 8:59
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When will the [1950] US Census be released?
added by JustinY Aug 31 '12 at 19:26
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How do I find out a woman's maiden name? Women's maiden names can be difficult to find.
added by Helen V Smith Sep 2 '12 at 3:44
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Should there be an agreed standard for how data is recorded eg name, place, references etc which all genealogists abide by?
added by Site Designs Sep 6 '12 at 21:25
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Is there a gedcom processing tool to find societies (for example, Mayflower, Brewster, Society of the Cincinnati, DAR, ...) eligibility?
added by Duncan Aug 26 '12 at 13:28
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What is a "family unit"? Should we even have a strict definition, or just provide a range of alternative & custom concepts?
added by ACProctor Sep 3 '12 at 8:40
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of different genealogical NUMBERING systems? ie. ahentafel, Henry, Register systems
added by mszig Sep 7 '12 at 0:18
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How far from the direct descendant line is recommended to research?
added by Lou Sep 8 '12 at 7:27
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If you could offer one piece of advice to a new genealogist, what would it be?
added by Mary Depew Sep 4 '12 at 2:22
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Talk to the living!!! Now!!! – Georgia Litton Allison Sep 4 '12 at 13:57
RIght on, Georgia! – lkessler Sep 9 '12 at 2:06
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While adoption should be shown on a family tree, is it appropriate in genealogy?
added by Those Legs Sep 6 '12 at 10:09
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When I export my GEGCOM file from PAF it's all weird. How can I fix it? [closed]
added by seangates Aug 21 '12 at 16:24
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closed as off topic by Mark Trapp, kiamlaluno, Warren P, JustinY, Lennart Regebro Sep 1 '12 at 5:41

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.

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@seangates: if you can edit your question, please fix your typo from GEGCOM to GEDCOM. Thanks. – lkessler Aug 23 '12 at 5:15
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NY State records show a birth certificate overwritten with the adoption surname at age 10? How do I find original surname?
added by Duncan Aug 26 '12 at 13:42
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Where can I find records for births in Soerabaja (now in Indonesia), during the Dutch colonial period?
added by Rob Hoare Aug 28 '12 at 23:33
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Genealogy research can get expensive... Are there recommendations for setting a budget?
added by Canadian Girl Scout Aug 29 '12 at 3:23
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What's the best way to add information to Ancestry.com and Reunion10 at the same time?
added by Jeni Aug 30 '12 at 10:18
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Where can I find templates for things like family group sheets, pedigree charts, etc.?
added by Canadian Girl Scout, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Sep 6 '12 at 17:47
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What should I include in a written letter to a genealogy society or repository?
added by Canadian Girl Scout Aug 31 '12 at 4:52
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How can I get started researching my family tree?
added by Doug Blank Sep 2 '12 at 13:21
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How would end-users benefit from a single body that represents the technological and standards interests of genealogy and family-history (e.g. FHISO)?
added by ACProctor Sep 3 '12 at 8:36
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How do I publish my family history?
added by Helen V Smith Sep 3 '12 at 10:50
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Of what value is an unsourced online tree?
added by Andy Hatchett Sep 4 '12 at 6:10
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What does it mean to be a "second cousin, twice removed?"
added by GeneJ, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Sep 6 '12 at 17:54
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Where would you find information on cash settlements to relatives of people killed by Indians in North Texas or Oklahoma in the early 1870s?
added by RWacaser, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Sep 6 '12 at 17:55
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How do I determine if someone graduated from a specific college or university?
added by Pam Hatton Aug 28 '12 at 22:38
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How do I sort my places in Family Tree Maker 2012 by city-county-state instead of state-county-city?
added by woman among men, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Sep 6 '12 at 17:46
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Should I keep paper records even if my tree is stored electronically?
added by Canadian Girl Scout Aug 31 '12 at 4:45
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This could be a good question, but in its current for the question is too broad -- its soliciting opinion. Perhaps a better form would be, "Should I keep paper records even if my tree is stored electronically?" – JustinY Aug 31 '12 at 19:51
Thanks for the suggested edit. Wondering HOW elaborate/detailed my printed records should be, but this would muddle the question again, so I left it out ;) – Canadian Girl Scout Sep 4 '12 at 4:28
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PHPGedView is slow with > 20,000 person records. How do I speed it up?
added by sschaumann, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Sep 6 '12 at 17:48
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My ancestor's census entry was written with the wrong birthplace, so the matching transcript is also wrong. Should I submit a transcript correction?
added by Rob Hoare Aug 31 '12 at 19:59
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How long should the Family Tree Maker 2012 TreeSync feature take to work?
added by Randy Seaver Aug 31 '12 at 21:21
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Where can I access parish birth/death records for [country XYZ]?
added by Noldorin Sep 1 '12 at 2:19
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How can one successfully build a genealogy tree if the names do not match with **First Name-[optional Middle name]-Surname** pattern?
added by Noble P. Abraham Sep 2 '12 at 2:02
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How do I find out what newspapers were published in a town/county?
added by Helen V Smith Sep 2 '12 at 3:48
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Should I merge my PAF file with my wife's PAF file? Could I easily unmerge it later without causing duplicates?
added by user62989 Sep 2 '12 at 16:01
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As more people research their family lineage, does this mean that future generations will not be treading the same turf and redoing the same research?
added by ACProctor Sep 3 '12 at 8:56
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How are wills going to help me in my family history research?
added by Helen V Smith Sep 3 '12 at 10:44
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Should step, foster, and adopted relationships be included in descendant charts and reports?
added by Andy Hatchett, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Sep 6 '12 at 17:54
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Do any of the major online tree websites examine an uploaded GEDCOM for biological impossibilities before allowing it to be posted to their site?
added by Andy Hatchett Sep 4 '12 at 6:21
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@Andy, Obviously it's not my down vote, but I wonder if this might be reworded to ask, "Should online services check for biological impossibilities during the GEDCOM upload process? Which impossibilities should be checked?" – GeneJ Sep 5 '12 at 13:32
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What format(s) do genealogists use to maintain a record of their research?
added by rdsmith48 Sep 4 '12 at 18:05
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