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 Below are some comments from years past so if these issues are still relevant today please repeat or restate them on the '''[[FamilySearch_Wiki_talk:WikiProject_Feedback|talk page]]''' so that the issue will be re-evaluated.  Use the information below as guide to the type of issues raised before and that may possibly still be important today.
-If you feel comfortable editing this page, you can add a response below one of these existing comments. Please use italics by putting double apostrophes ( <nowiki>''</nowiki> ) on each side of you comment so the new information is readily apparent.  New issues should be added to the
+If you feel comfortable editing this page, you can add a response to one of these existing comments. Please use use indentation by putting a colon ( '''<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' ) in front of your comment so the new information is readily apparent.  New feedback can also be added to the '''''[[FamilySearch_Wiki_talk:WikiProject_Feedback|talk page]]''''' as well as any other comments if you prefer not to edit the article itself.
-'''''[[FamilySearch_Wiki_talk:WikiProject_Feedback|talk page]]''''' as well as any other comments if you prefer not to edit the article itself.
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-| align="left" | Still too easy to "get lost" and not find what you are looking for although "locations" are straight forward.
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 | align="left" | Talk pages need to be template and threaded and make it easier to add and respond topics for discussion.
 | align="left" | <font color="green">There is a template now available, {{tl|Discussion Conventions}}, which contains a "start a new topic" box which then only requires typing to make an entry.</font><br>Luccagenes 19:01, 4 February 2015 (UTC)
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 | align="left" | The wiki is not very friendly - how do you connect with other contributors or see if someone else is working on what you want to do?
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 | align="left" | You need a place on wiki for feedback.
 | align="left" | <font color="green">An attempt to reactivate this page is underway.</font><br>Luccagenes 19:01, 4 February 2015 (UTC)
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 | align="left" | When I&nbsp;first tried to explore the site I got lost or was refused entry.
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+| align="left" | Still too easy to "get lost" and not find what you are looking for although "locations" seem straight forward.
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 | align="left" | I&nbsp;had a hard time finding "Home". Most sites have it on top center or left to easily get back to the home page.
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+| align="left" | The "home" link should be the very first thing on the sidebar.
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 | align="left" | It's hard to figure out if something is already there.
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+| align="left" | Need better search options to find topics (to prevent page/topic duplication)
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 | align="left" | Where does a particular piece of information go. It is hard to figure out.
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+| align="left" | Categories don't ensure you have located all relevant articles.  It is unreasonable to have a user scan through thousand of categories to identify the right one to use.
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 | align="left" | '''Put buttons on there that help people navigate or find instructions on how to input their own information. '''In English please and not computerese! Also a 'contact' button where people can send e-mails and have them answered!
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+| align="left" | <font color="green">Numerous help options are available, see [[Template:Find help|Find help]] and there is also a [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14VmNPMohPc_RW7tC-Hn2w5lB_GUNAM_cnHw0RsTjq1Q/viewform?formkey=dFlES2FLbHFwNHFJV054RWtaNUEwRnc6MQ submit form] that is responded to via email.</font>
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 | align="left" | When you minimize your screen on your monitor, the navigation on the right side of the page (or anything that is on that side) should not disappear to the bottom of the screen where people can't find it.
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+| align="left" | <font color="green">This is a known issue with the current software version (must have zoom set to 100% or more).  The upcoming new version should eliminate this problem.</font>
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 | align="left" | Need to be able to connect with someone that can help me.
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 | align="left" | If I have trouble on other sites I write them and they respond to me.
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+| align="left" | <font color="green">There is a [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14VmNPMohPc_RW7tC-Hn2w5lB_GUNAM_cnHw0RsTjq1Q/viewform?formkey=dFlES2FLbHFwNHFJV054RWtaNUEwRnc6MQ submit form] that is responded to via email.  You can use it to suggest or add content as well as using it for questions.</font>
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 | align="left" | The wiki could use a video to help train on how to use it.
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+| align="left" | <font color="green">The [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?q=%22Research%20Wiki%22 Learning Center] does have several videos specifically for the Research Wiki.</font>
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 | align="left" | If I want to contribute but it is too hard, could I email the information to someone and they could enter it for me?
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+| align="left" | <font color="green">There is a [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14VmNPMohPc_RW7tC-Hn2w5lB_GUNAM_cnHw0RsTjq1Q/viewform?formkey=dFlES2FLbHFwNHFJV054RWtaNUEwRnc6MQ submit form] that is responded to via email.  You can use it to suggest or add content.</font>
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 | align="left" | To introduce a new person to this wiki, if you are familiar with computers, this is still a problem. It takes a long time to learn how to do this program. Originally it was a little easier with the portal pages. Now, as I introduce others to this program, they still have difficulty finding what they want. A specific research problem, or area both involved.
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 | align="left" | Professionals won't be drawn to the wiki unless there are tools that we need to use.
-| align="left" | <font color="maroon">What type of tools?  Are they drawn to the wiki to contribute?</font>
+| align="left" | <font color="maroon">Are they drawn to the wiki to contribute?</font>
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+| align="left" | Genealogy tool like soundex, dictionaries, word lists, census forms perpetual calendar, age calculator, relationship calculator, and calendar converters or a tool for autocitations&nbsp;would be useful. Put all of this under tools. Need space and images more and less lists.(prof)
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 | align="left" | Is the wiki mature enough to be valuable to people? Why would I, as a genealogist, care the wiki is there?
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-| align="left" | Genealogy tool like soundex, dictionaries, word lists, census forms perpetual calendar, age calculator, relationship calculator, and calendar converters or a tool for autocitations&nbsp;would be useful. Put all of this under tools. Need space and images more and less lists.(prof)
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 {{notice|'''Post your comments or concerns as well as your suggestions or solutions to the [[FamilySearch_Wiki_talk:WikiProject_Feedback|talk page]] associated with this article.<br><br>The [[FamilySearch_Wiki_talk:WikiProject_Feedback|talk page]] is being watched so we will try to find the answers or record your input for future evaluation.'''}}<br>
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-If you feel comfortable editing this page, you can add a response below one of these existing comments. Please use italics by putting double apostrophes ( <nowiki>''</nowiki> ) on each side of you comment so the new information is readily apparent.  New issues should be added to the
+If you feel comfortable editing this page, you can add a response to one of these existing comments. Please use use indentation by putting a colon ( '''<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' ) in front of your comment so the new information is readily apparent.  New feedback can also be added to the '''''[[FamilySearch_Wiki_talk:WikiProject_Feedback|talk page]]''''' as well as any other comments if you prefer not to edit the article itself.
-'''''[[FamilySearch_Wiki_talk:WikiProject_Feedback|talk page]]''''' as well as any other comments if you prefer not to edit the article itself.