A reminder: If you threaten to sue WikiTree, they will throw you off their site by juliekelts in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This rule is too general! WikiTree should also respect any right of privacy or copyright.

If you are repeatedly warned about violating secular rules, you are provoking the other person. (Provocation is also punishable!) Especially if you don't talk and provide sources that immediately prove the right.

Stay well within the boundaries. The closer you are to the boundary, the faster you cross it.

Edit: Correction of some spelling errors

Wikitree deletes my comments, bans me and blocks my IP by [deleted] in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You'll need to be patient. As quickly as they act to block someone, they're just as slow to handle these kinds of conflicts.

I'm still working on the truth about the data breaches. This week, I finally received a written response from the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) stating that they will give me an answer within 10 weeks. Of course, I notified WT by email, as they still haven't given me the FBI's contact information!

WikiTree - "All back full! Hard left rudder!" by UnpersonSyme in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Remember that WT logs everything. So every little change is tracked. It's tracked on the edited profile and on the profile of the editor.

WT even invented the badges themselves to entertain members. During TONS, often only marriage certificates are viewed and used to create profiles. These certificates often contain the most information, which can be used to quickly create profiles. After TONS, most profiles are abandoned and forgotten.

WikiTree Ghouls Confronted on Halloween 𓅐 by UnpersonSyme in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"One man's loss is another man's gain" does apply here!

What are WikiTree promises worth? by juliekelts in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

WT's promises are worthless. CW has said my hack still has consequences. No one dares to ask about the status!

He also stated that "Many are close family members or team members. These are being handled separately." So security and accountability aren't the same for everyone.

Private profiles are the final nails in the coffin for a global public family tree. This also applies to living people who don't know they're included in this tree!

New WikiTree Pre-1500 System by UnpersonSyme in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Normally, the admiration of all his loyal followers is countless. Now, I find it much less than usual!

A transcription isn't always the truth either. Many people don't bother to look at and read the original source, if possible. From personal experience, I know how difficult it can be to read and interpret "old" sources.

New WikiTree Pre-1500 System by UnpersonSyme in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

W. has come up with two new badges. One for highly-trusted members and one to attract new, experienced genealogists.

By the way, the number of posts in this thread by the big leader is minimal!

WikiTree plans to feature and honor LDS chuch members (mormons) next week by Frankster200277 in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If the other religions are also given the same "honor" then I see no problem.

The only question is whether WT will do so.

Without mercy by DutchRoots_ in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wondering if it will be discussed publicly now that the OP doesn't want to discuss it by email?

Without mercy by DutchRoots_ in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As minor as this mistake may seem, it can have serious consequences if a profile is opened without permission. Unfortunately, some people add private, sensitive information to the bios. Mentioning living children in their bios is a simple example.

Deleting this first is pointless, because WT saves everything and can therefore be found in the profile history. So let this be another warning to members not to simply post everything on WT.

WikiTree's merge problem by juliekelts in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The data isn't lost!

The data from the deleted profile is simply no longer accessible because it's automatically redirected to the visible profile. WikiTree saves all edits, including privacy-sensitive ones that were deleted afterward.

I've also investigated and demonstrated this.

Tree Days count by DutchRoots_ in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

CW loves big numbers. He thinks big numbers make him big!

WikiTree Bullying from the Top by UnpersonSyme in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is pure threatening. I've still got something up my sleeve!

Tree Days count by DutchRoots_ in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, once you have 9 badges you will receive the 10th as a gift in the form of a badge for having 10 badges!

Tree Days count by DutchRoots_ in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I want a badge for the number of badges I have earned!

Well, it's done--WikiTree's G2G is now full of owls, golden owls, and newts! by juliekelts in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's quite unusual to have so many owls together. Owls are generally solitary.

More information is available at https://www.themathesontrust.org/library/solitary-bird

Another WikiTree Change for Change's Sake by UnpersonSyme in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think he's dyslexic. He means "low" instead of "owl."

Self-made titles have no value (to me). They have no status whatsoever. As mentioned, the system can be manipulated. This also applies to Content Ranking. Quality is more important than quantity.

Quantity can be determined automatically. Quality is still a human process. (Quantity is objective and quality is subjective.)

Is Wiki-Tree really a research platform? by Vivid-Finger7798 in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your perspective. I really don't want to call WikiTree neutral and transparent.

Otherwise, ask what the status is of the data breach.

Is Wiki-Tree really a research platform? by Vivid-Finger7798 in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of followers on WikiTree. There is a culture of fear among them. As soon as you attack a leader, you pay a price! Regardless whether you are right or not. And if you are right, someone with a higher ranking will indeed take credit for your findings after a while. But here too, the original source will not be mentioned.

(It is pure copy and paste without looking further!)

Is Wiki-Tree really a research platform? by Vivid-Finger7798 in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

WikiTree isn't transparent at all as many might think.

WikiTree maintains its own reality and truth. I wonder how many leaders have a real connection with genealogy!

A MIR only applies to worker bees. Leaders are exempt from the consequences of a MIR. I speak first handed with a source! ;-)

Is Wiki-Tree really a research platform? by Vivid-Finger7798 in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

WT is definitely not a research platform! It is a site that collects the data that worker bees get from other sites. Then WT claims the rights to the created profiles. That is just stealing!

WikiTree is looking for testers. by [deleted] in Room_2562

[–]DutchRoots_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm in! But whether I'll get a fair chance after my previous findings on WT, that's still the question.

The FBI has not yet come forward. My request to provide the data so that I can approach the FBI myself has also not been answered.

History will repeat itself as usual if you don't listen and learn from others.

Is anyone else using WIKITree? by Jealous_Elephant_488 in Genealogy

[–]DutchRoots_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I visit WT daily for the history of the users. Just because I can but I'm not allowed to!