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I too thank people who have assisted me personally, usually via email, and visa versa. I wouldnt use this thread, to pass on a personal thank you in particular, but I think theres room for both.
Like Sylvia and Rod have said, people who read the forum (particularly the geneology section) and offer helpful snippetts/support/look-ups, deserve a global pat on the back too.
I cant actually find an example to site (me thinks its cus of Rods recent 'have segators will prune posts') but when I have asked for help or information, I receive PM's and e-mails, which I individually thank. But, its also nice to write a generic thank-you.........' thanks to everyone who has helped me with this query'
This thread I just see as going one step further, as a special Thank You, to people who assist many. I dont want to give JKC an enormous head, but, if you read the geneology section, as I do when I moderate, he's frequently and consistantly responding to peoples plights, and I think a little public accolade is appropriate.
As I have said in other posts, when I have seen John and Rod at events, I have witnessed numerous people being bought over to their area, for them to Scan material, copy old photos etc.... They do this, even when they have been denied access to the material for the site themselves!
I went to The Heartlands Society open day, on two consecutive days, and Eric was busy organising and helping people, and Brian donating his time and efforts to raise monies for the Society. I'm sure they received personal Thank-you's, but as an observer, and having made no contribution, I do tend to stand back and think 'well done, I hope all your efforts are appreciated'
Many good deeds are personal and private, and are not appropriate, for inclusion in this thread. Many people, do not want to court public adoration. I feel the thread is not for just listing one to one thank-you's, thats NOT to diminish them in their own right, its just to allow general thoughts and feelings to be expressed.
Sylvia's post says it all for me - its short and to the point ( a concept I struggle with, as you see :roll: ), but says oceans.
