Genealogy Help on Facebook: Difference between revisions
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=== North America === | === North America === | ||
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{{Community NA Facebook}} | {{Community NA Facebook}} | ||
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Illinois, United States<br> New York, United States <br> | Illinois, United States<br>New York, United States <br> | ||
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=== Europe === | === Europe === | ||
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{{Community Europe Facebook}} | {{Community Europe Facebook}} | ||
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England <br>Sweden | England <br>Sweden | ||
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=== To join a Facebook group: === | === To join a Facebook group: === | ||
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:#'''Click''' on the '''Join link''' to join the Facebook group | :#'''Click''' on the '''Join link''' to join the Facebook group | ||
:#'''Join''' in the discussions! It's that easy. | :#'''Join''' in the discussions! It's that easy. | ||
:#'''Learn '''more about [http://www.allfacebook.com/facebook-tutorials/facebook-profile-tutorial Facebook] in this brief video tutorial. | :#'''Learn '''more about [http://www.allfacebook.com/facebook-tutorials/facebook-profile-tutorial Facebook] in this brief video tutorial.<br> | ||
:Not interested in joining Facebook? Try our [[Join a Skype Research Community|Skype Communities]] instead.<br> | |||
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=== Questions? === | === Questions? === | ||
:*'''I would like to see a community started for ____________, could you create one?''' | :*'''I would like to see a community started for ____________, could you create one?''' | ||
::Since this is a pilot program, only a few limited localities are being created now. If you would like to have a group created for a location you are researching: | ::Since this is a pilot program, only a few limited localities are being created now. If you would like to have a group created for a location you are researching: | ||
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:::*After your request, add <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>. That will sign your username to the request and allow us to notify you when a community is created for that area. | :::*After your request, add <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>. That will sign your username to the request and allow us to notify you when a community is created for that area. | ||
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:*'''Additional questions?''' | :*'''What is Facebook?''' | ||
::Facebook is a leading "social media" website where individuals communicate and interact with one another. You can learn more or register for an account at [http://www.facebook.com Facebook.com]. | |||
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:*'''I am concerned about Facebook safety and the privacy of my personal information. Where can I learn more?''' | |||
::Facebook has created a website about keeping yourself safe at [http://www.facebook.com/safety Facebook Safety]. If you are very concerned and would rather not use Facebook, you are welcome to [[Join a Skype Research Community]] instead. | |||
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:*'''Additional questions?''' | |||
::*Ask on the [[Talk:Join a Facebook Research Community|Discussion page]]. Edit the page and add your question to the bottom. | ::*Ask on the [[Talk:Join a Facebook Research Community|Discussion page]]. Edit the page and add your question to the bottom. | ||
::*Be sure to add <nowiki>~~~</nowiki> after your question to sign your name to it so that someone can contact you if need be. | ::*Be sure to add <nowiki>~~~</nowiki> after your question to sign your name to it so that someone can contact you if need be. | ||
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Revision as of 13:55, 6 May 2011
We are excited to announce the creation of several online research communities powered by FamilySearch, and would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join! These communities are being created to help you and others researching in the same area to:
- collaborate on your research,
- ask questions of each other, and
- share knowledge you have gained as you've done your own research in that area.
Scroll down for instructions to join. There are groups in the following areas:
North America[edit | edit source]
Illinois, United States |
Europe[edit | edit source]
England |
To join a Facebook group:[edit | edit source]
- Register for a Facebook account if you do not have one at Facebook.com
- Click on the link for the locality above to go to that research community page
- Click on the Join link to join the Facebook group
- Join in the discussions! It's that easy.
- Learn more about Facebook in this brief video tutorial.
- Not interested in joining Facebook? Try our Skype Communities instead.
Questions?[edit | edit source]
- I would like to see a community started for ____________, could you create one?
- Since this is a pilot program, only a few limited localities are being created now. If you would like to have a group created for a location you are researching:
- Go to the Discussion page and click to edit the page. (You must be signed in to edit.)
- Add a note about which groups you'd like to see next.
- Include whether or not you'd like to be considered for a moderator for the group.
- After your request, add ~~~. That will sign your username to the request and allow us to notify you when a community is created for that area.
- What is Facebook?
- Facebook is a leading "social media" website where individuals communicate and interact with one another. You can learn more or register for an account at Facebook.com.
- I am concerned about Facebook safety and the privacy of my personal information. Where can I learn more?
- Facebook has created a website about keeping yourself safe at Facebook Safety. If you are very concerned and would rather not use Facebook, you are welcome to Join a Skype Research Community instead.
- Additional questions?
- Ask on the Discussion page. Edit the page and add your question to the bottom.
- Be sure to add ~~~ after your question to sign your name to it so that someone can contact you if need be.