tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post7101781395478561025..comments2023-10-11T14:30:33.234+01:00Comments on Anglers Rest: Just Genealogy?Julie Goucherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11368170005503879489noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-67313086814871459332013-10-18T11:05:40.173+01:002013-10-18T11:05:40.173+01:00Thanks Julie, I actually was ego-centric enough to...Thanks Julie, I actually was ego-centric enough to think you weren't talking about me, given our interactions :-) I agree much depends on how people's own attitude.Cassmob (Pauleen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18397134336319778519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-6371432490234882272013-10-18T08:49:36.028+01:002013-10-18T08:49:36.028+01:00Pauleen I was delighted when I saw your name (Jill...Pauleen I was delighted when I saw your name (Jill and a few others) listed. For me the inclusion of names is recognition of quality of posts and in the cases of some (you included) I was genuinely delighted. The recognition is deserved because on the whole those named give to the community in the spirit of friendliness, collaboration etc, rather to the person I thought of who used that as another way of saying look at me I am great! - Furthermore at least three individuals used the accolade of rockstar on a public achievement list. <br /><br />I guess the difference is if person A is called a rockstar by person B that is one thing, but for person A to say I am a rockstar (self stroking) then that is something different.<br /><br />Absolutely I would go out of my way to listen to several, collaborate and share. <br /><br />I was delighted for you Pauleen quite simply because you deserve to be thanked for your contribution.Julie Goucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368170005503879489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-48181231831350035112013-10-18T03:27:36.208+01:002013-10-18T03:27:36.208+01:00The joy of family history is that we are all learn...The joy of family history is that we are all learning and on different points on the path....no matter how long we research there's always going to be something to learn, some new strategy/skill, and as the stories unfold, new knowledge to acquire. Similarly there's always someone to learn from, but not necessarily the "leading lights", or perhaps a specific leader in a specific field eg Norwegian research. <br /><br />In terms of the Rockstar stuff, I can see why you say that even though my name appeared there. I took it as a compliment from a small group of my readers (and the person who nominated me) and was astonished to find my name there and very pleased that some people enjoy what I write. The reality, though, is the voting represented a very small sample of people so not indicative of anything. <br /><br />Again, having said that, there are names on that list I'd go out of my way to listen to, if I had the chance. What they do with my vote in terms of ego-stroking is irrelevant really. If they offer me content I can learn from, their ego issues are their own.<br /><br />The biggest problem with any sort of award, no matter how artificial it is (like the Rockstar stuff), is that so many other talented people seem not to get mentioned. We all have something to offer from our specific suite of skills. <br /><br />I picked up a bookmark in Africa which is pertinent "You may call yourself a big elephant but the bush is much bigger than you".Cassmob (Pauleen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18397134336319778519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-84855868059222293112013-09-27T14:40:46.934+01:002013-09-27T14:40:46.934+01:00Barbara, how disappointing that is, that someone d...Barbara, how disappointing that is, that someone doesn't see a value in exchanging thoughts, ideas and methodology with others, prefering the narrow minded approach of presumably his way is the right way. <br /><br />Can you form a new community and that perhaps you moderate? Or can you contact the moderator?Julie Goucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368170005503879489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-12816730131445098432013-09-27T10:59:58.015+01:002013-09-27T10:59:58.015+01:00I totally agree, it's "just" genealo...I totally agree, it's "just" genealogy. But there are always people who think they have to put themselves above others. I have one of those in one of my genealogy communities on G+ to the extent that I (and others) barely post there anymore because this guy has to criticise everything. Hi implies that our contributions are not important enough to be posted. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11651630470567649305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-41696769650512728482013-09-26T03:33:18.745+01:002013-09-26T03:33:18.745+01:00I agree that there is room in genealogy/family his...I agree that there is room in genealogy/family history for everyone. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-55069729408125688142013-09-26T02:27:56.942+01:002013-09-26T02:27:56.942+01:00Thanks, Julie, for stating what I was thinking, to...Thanks, Julie, for stating what I was thinking, too. Everyone has a place at the table! Let's welcome them.Lisa S. Gorrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086125812111254305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-47242047496497244552013-09-26T01:25:10.134+01:002013-09-26T01:25:10.134+01:00Very well put. I agree wholeheartedly. Very well put. I agree wholeheartedly. Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-2916550842879865242013-09-25T23:41:02.470+01:002013-09-25T23:41:02.470+01:00Great points Julie!Great points Julie!Beverly Normanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757691288977028005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-19575826546858512692013-09-25T23:17:33.986+01:002013-09-25T23:17:33.986+01:00Thanks Julie! It is nice to read an article that a...Thanks Julie! It is nice to read an article that affirms that genealogy / family history is for all of us not just for the self-importantMaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16391529594409035267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-81612257378465754512013-09-25T16:52:19.749+01:002013-09-25T16:52:19.749+01:00Thanks Lynn!Thanks Lynn!Julie Goucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368170005503879489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-32509361705221717592013-09-25T16:30:43.560+01:002013-09-25T16:30:43.560+01:00Very nicely written Julie! Very nicely written Julie! Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06598994683893095499noreply@blogger.com