tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773058005679938889.post524135823783901532..comments2023-07-06T08:55:09.782-07:00Comments on Your Genetic Genealogist: "Your Genetic Genealogist" Appointed to Lead 23andMe's Ancestry Ambassador GroupYour Genetic Genealogisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696248341534125135noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773058005679938889.post-8664733386578174412012-01-24T11:05:36.419-08:002012-01-24T11:05:36.419-08:00Could not agree more!Could not agree more!MJ Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107584828645987596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773058005679938889.post-31486706591605019672012-01-24T09:28:03.065-08:002012-01-24T09:28:03.065-08:00My problems are twofold:
1) 23&Me's messag...My problems are twofold:<br />1) 23&Me's messaging system is most difficult to use. No sorting capabilities - especially with sent messages. There should be a way of deleting messages no longer wanted. A search function should also be added.<br />2) I would like to see automatic basic genome sharing as a condition of use for relative finder. It serves little purpose to know you have 754 matches when only a few of them are willing to take the next step. As a method of implementation, they could require all users to make a choice before they are able to next logo. If they opt to use RF, then a basic share will be established for all matches found.<br /><br />This may seem quite a harsh policy, but I'd rather only see those who are willing to share their basic DNA matches, than be continually ignored or declined. Besides it will help keep the match listing more manageable.<br /><br />MZWighty44https://www.blogger.com/profile/06051158035862401911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773058005679938889.post-87506012475511269472012-01-24T02:26:25.102-08:002012-01-24T02:26:25.102-08:00CeCe,
In spite of comments elsewhere that suggest ...CeCe,<br />In spite of comments elsewhere that suggest that those not chosen are experiencing sour grapes---I am delighted with the choices. I find that being on a committee makes it more difficult to speak freely---just human nature.<br /><br />I have commented on a couple of threads. And I have offered not only advice on what I'd like to see most: the ability to browse matches by chromosome and segment.<br /><br />But also some very specific advice on beta testing with 100-250 active genealogical minded folks to see what works. Although a small committee is the only way to go to be effective---the only way to test market is to come up with several prototypes and then get lots of feedback. <br /><br />FTDNA in their recent upgrades rolled out specific interface improvements their customers had asked for and then used their Project Administrators to test before releasing to the public.<br /><br />I also posted where someone on the January Waiting Thread posted that their email to 23's helpdesk got an auto-reply that they couldn't respond because they were too backed up. <br /><br />Can you explain that one? <br /><br />I'm frankly tired of giving 23 free advice that they simply are too busy to respond to or simply ignore. I know the people I talked to were earnest but something is fundamentally wrong and although it looks like they are trying--- its difficult to see evidence of how hard.<br /><br />I remain skeptical that the good will---will turn into real user-driven improvements in a timely manner. I also worry that they will take the tinkering approach which means never throwing the money to the IT side of genealogy such that you really fix what's broken. That's not a knock on the ambassadors it is a concern I continue to have with 23.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156138063259382099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773058005679938889.post-53906354995325291212012-01-24T01:48:54.866-08:002012-01-24T01:48:54.866-08:00Couldn't agree more, uneven and Nelda. @Jim, I...Couldn't agree more, uneven and Nelda. @Jim, I know how you feel! Will look forward to your always insightful comments.<br />Thanks all,<br />CeCeYour Genetic Genealogisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696248341534125135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773058005679938889.post-61343526627507344632012-01-23T19:29:11.850-08:002012-01-23T19:29:11.850-08:00No I haven't - I'll do that in a day or tw...No I haven't - I'll do that in a day or two. We've had major changes at work this week and I am behind in everything.Jim Owstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13489905161227202406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773058005679938889.post-84479699423415217002012-01-23T17:46:03.594-08:002012-01-23T17:46:03.594-08:00Uneven is correct - a simple tree would be extrem...Uneven is correct - a simple tree would be extremely helpful.<br /><br />NeldaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296590197733262815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773058005679938889.post-41428962515601865402012-01-23T17:10:06.312-08:002012-01-23T17:10:06.312-08:00I would be delighted if 23 and me offered a place ...I would be delighted if 23 and me offered a place for people to upload a gedcom or build a simple family tree. Even if they could populate it as far as their grandparents it would be helpful for searching. Currently there is a list of names and open text, but the list of names has no context. One woman had listed the url of her family tree in the surname area and it came across as several odd surnames. The rest of her profile was hidden.unevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13516418250982878405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773058005679938889.post-49835707379690126342012-01-23T17:03:11.084-08:002012-01-23T17:03:11.084-08:00Thanks, Jim. We will be looking for your valuable ...Thanks, Jim. We will be looking for your valuable feedback too. Have you commented on the thread yet?<br />CeCeYour Genetic Genealogisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696248341534125135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773058005679938889.post-21691932264982128942012-01-23T15:43:31.634-08:002012-01-23T15:43:31.634-08:00Congratulations to you and the other fine appointe...Congratulations to you and the other fine appointees to this committee. I trust things will continue to improve under your guidance. <br /><br />JimJim Owstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13489905161227202406noreply@blogger.com