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The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: August 2003 Posts: 65,985 Send Message	ErikaH	Report	17 Sep 2025 13:08
	I think the majority now use the term ‘site guidelines’ and also point out that it’s unwise to post them on such an insecure site
Member Since: May 2006 Posts: 7,764 Send Message	nameslessone	Report	17 Sep 2025 10:08
Member Since: May 2006 Posts: 7,764 Send Message	Posters are often told not to post personal contact details as it is against Terms & Conditions. I’ve just had a look and it is actually only advisory and is therefore not against the T&c’s.

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