My letter on having a single list for Wales was sent to 10 Welsh lists, and
from the responses I have received seems to have been forwarded to at least
two others. It has generated a huge response, on and off list. I have had
over 300 e-mails on the subject! (although some were the same response posted
on more than one list, including one sent to all of the lists and copied to
me off list on each occasion). It is a credit to all of the Welsh lists that
each response has been polite and constructive, without even the smallest of
flames being thrown.
The general opinion has been against having a single list for Wales, only 5
out of the 300+ letters being in agreement. A further eight people, who were
opposed to the idea of an all Wales list, thought that there should be a
reduction. It appears however, from comments made by the Gwynedd and
Denbighshire list owners, that there is little point in continuing the
discussion because Rootsweb has a policy of never, ever, closing down a list.
Seven individuals commented that an all Wales list discussing family history
matters through the medium of the Welsh language might be a useful addition
to the current provision. I passed these on to Rootsweb, who agreed to host
such a list. It is hopped that this list will be active from the beginning of
next week. It will be known as GWREIDDIAU-L(a)rootsweb.com
Further details will be sent out shortly.
All the best
Alwyn
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Hello Listers,
Several days ago there was a reference to the slow start from the Gwynedd
mailing list. Alwyn ap Huw agreed with this point, but went on to say that
he thought there should be a Wales list, as everyone would have family ties
with south Wales as well.He did this on the Clwyd,Gwynedd and Powys lists.At
this point I explained why the Gwynedd list was slow, and disagreed with him
about having a Wales list to replace Anglesey,Caernarfonshire,
Denbighshire,Breconshire etc. Since then there have been many e-mails on
this subject, on the Clwyd, Gwynedd and Powys lists, and as far I can see
all disagree with Alwyn.
Yvonne Edwards and Vic Roberts, the list administrators for Gwynedd and
Clwyd, have gone on to explain the position. They have no choice- they have
to include the pre 1974 counties, slow or not.I passed on the views of
Yvonne for the benefit of Powys listers. From the reaction of all the
e-mails so far, I don't think we will be having a Wales list in the near
future. I would imagine that by now even Alwyn is having second thoughts.
I'm glad to say that since this subject came up, the Gwynedd list is no
longer slow.For those who have subscribed please keep sending those e-mails,
and give Yvonne a chance.
Diolch yn fawr.
Regards,
Stan.
Gwynedd FHS.
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