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*A place to post data sets and genealogical records, such as obituaries, military histories, or transcriptions of record sources. | *A place to post data sets and genealogical records, such as obituaries, military histories, or transcriptions of record sources. | ||
*A collection of product reviews. | *A collection of product reviews. | ||
*An advertising medium for products or services. For more information, see the [[ | *An advertising medium for products or services. For more information, see the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Professional Genealogists#Marketing_appropriately_on_FamilySearch_Wiki|Professional Genealogists]] page. | ||
*A world encyclopedia of holidays and family traditions. Those which affect family history records or research methods are mentioned under specific countries. | *A world encyclopedia of holidays and family traditions. Those which affect family history records or research methods are mentioned under specific countries. | ||
*A place to publicly post internal policies or contact information of the Family History Department or any other LDS Church affiliate. | *A place to publicly post internal policies or contact information of the Family History Department or any other LDS Church affiliate. | ||
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*A place to post images of LDS temples. | *A place to post images of LDS temples. | ||
{{further|FamilySearch Wiki:Try another wiki}} for suggestions of other places on the Internet to post the information you want to share. | {{further|FamilySearch Wiki:Try another wiki}} for suggestions of other places on the Internet to post the information you want to share. | ||
== Limited Topics == | == Limited Topics == | ||
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*Power usage of an important computer application’s features in finding or analyzing genealogical records. | *Power usage of an important computer application’s features in finding or analyzing genealogical records. | ||
*Use of computer hardware in genealogy. | *Use of computer hardware in genealogy. | ||
*Lists of Family History Library materials derived from the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC). The Wiki isn't meant to replicate the FHLC. However, when a FHLC entry fails to provide enough information for patrons to be able to use a resource, the Wiki, like [[Define|the in-house Registers at the FHL]], can | *Lists of Family History Library materials derived from the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC). The Wiki isn't meant to replicate the FHLC. However, when a FHLC entry fails to provide enough information for patrons to be able to use a resource, the Wiki, like [[Define|the in-house Registers at the FHL]], can complement the FHLC entry. | ||
*Information on specific repositories. The Wiki is not intended to replicate the catalogs of other repositories, but it can be helpful to provide a general description of the major collections of a library or archive. | *Information on specific repositories. The Wiki is not intended to replicate the catalogs of other repositories, but it can be helpful to provide a general description of the major collections of a library or archive. | ||
*Information on genealogical groups, such as genealogical societies, companies or non profit organizations. Although the wiki is not intended to replicate, for instance, the catalog of a genealogical society's library, it can be helpful to list certain facts about a genealogical society. Which facts are appropriate and which are not? | *Information on genealogical groups, such as genealogical societies, companies or non profit organizations. Although the wiki is not intended to replicate, for instance, the catalog of a genealogical society's library, it can be helpful to list certain facts about a genealogical society. Which facts are appropriate and which are not? | ||
Writings on the topics above can easily become bloated. For instance, while some kinds of geographic information can help genealogists learn where their ancestors may have migrated, others have little or no bearing on genealogy. When writing on any topic, then, the best rule of thumb is to ask “Have I made a good case as to how this information helps someone find, use, or analyze genealogical records?” | Writings on the topics above can easily become bloated. For instance, while some kinds of geographic information can help genealogists learn where their ancestors may have migrated, others have little or no bearing on genealogy. When writing on any topic, then, the best rule of thumb is to ask “Have I made a good case as to how this information helps someone find, use, or analyze genealogical records?” | ||
== Items for Discussion == | == Items for Discussion == | ||