I actually sent a message to FamilySearch about this specific case, because I noticed it was turning into an editing war. I tried to ask them if they had any kind of moderation team that would step in and make a definitive decision, but they just sent me a vague thing about data standards and maiden names or whatever.
From searching the name of the person in question, I found it really quickly. I could see the editing war that was going on, and saw that at least a half dozen other people had begun "watching" the person.
Good luck and I hope whoever made that call spends some time reflecting on what sort of behavior is reasonable. Being an unrepentant jerk is like a 2/10 on the "troublesome" scale. Making a call like that is about a 9/10 - and his prior behavior is no justification!
Let me see if I understand... You put two posts on social media making a person look like a fool then are surprised when someone else escalated the issue?
OP may have been slightly in the wrong for ranting with real names and looking for emotional support, but that DOES NOT EXCUSE the behavior of other individuals. The person who escalated bears their own guilt, which shouldn't be blamed on OP.
I actually sent a message to FamilySearch about this specific case, because I noticed it was turning into an editing war. I tried to ask them if they had any kind of moderation team that would step in and make a definitive decision, but they just sent me a vague thing about data standards and maiden names or whatever.
That’s too bad they won’t help out! I think WikiTree has a much better active moderation team when problems arise.
Jesus Christ.
Lol.
What is wrong with people? I guess we need to scrub any identifying info from rants.
Whoa, what? People were threatening over this? Jesus...
How could anyone even figure out who it was? There are millions (??) of FamilySearch users/accounts.
From searching the name of the person in question, I found it really quickly. I could see the editing war that was going on, and saw that at least a half dozen other people had begun "watching" the person.
Yeah, this sounds hokey to me. I'm sure OP is telling the truth but I question whether the person they're having an editing war is
Weren't names of people mentioned in the posts? Like antecedents and such?
oh.my.god.
Well that escalated quickly...
Came here to say this.
Good luck and I hope whoever made that call spends some time reflecting on what sort of behavior is reasonable. Being an unrepentant jerk is like a 2/10 on the "troublesome" scale. Making a call like that is about a 9/10 - and his prior behavior is no justification!
Yikes.
and this is why we can't have nice things....
Wow crazy people!!!
i... i dont even know what to say here. what even?????
Genealogy is a dangerous game. On the plus side, now there is some drama your ancestors will be able to uncover when they research their lineage.
You received a call from the person? Do you know him? How did he get your phone number?
I never thought genealogy would have drama
Let me see if I understand... You put two posts on social media making a person look like a fool then are surprised when someone else escalated the issue?
You are absolutely right.
OP may have been slightly in the wrong for ranting with real names and looking for emotional support, but that DOES NOT EXCUSE the behavior of other individuals. The person who escalated bears their own guilt, which shouldn't be blamed on OP.
ugh sorry to hear this all got so out of hand.
Well that escalated quickly... I mean, does the person know that the records aren’t on paper so there’s no point in burning down his house?