Ron, Thanks for your clarification on the importance of RINs in web pages. Since I do not (yet) create web pages, that importance was lost on me. Would I be correct in saying that it doesn't matter what RIN is assigned to a person as long as you don't change them AFTER you create web pages?
On Sat, Oct 18, 2008 at 11:31 AM, ronald ferguson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Connie, > > Whilst you are correct is saying that when it concerns written reports the > RINs have no value, that is not true when it comes to web pages. In fact > without them there would be no Pedigree web pages which are based on the > RINs. > > They are also used to a greater or lesser extent in other web pages. So far > from cluttering up the brain for those, like me. whose main interest is > creating websites they are essential. > > BTW changing them can also really mess up a website, unless one complete > replaces all the pages (which can run into 1000s ) on the server. > > > Ron Ferguson > > _____________________________________________________________________ > > *New* Insert Pictures Into your Web Pages - Blogs > http://www.fergys.co.uk > View the Grimshaw Family Tree at: > http://www.fergys.co.uk/Grimshaw/ > For The Fergusons of N.W. England See: > http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/fergys/ > _____________________________________________________________________ > > > > > > Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:30:41 -0700 > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] entering first-person > > To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com > > > > The numbers that are printed by Legacy on a pedigree chart have > absolutely nothing to do with RINs, or who you enter first. (Pedigree charts > will always be appropriately numbered regardless of whose pedigree chart you > print). > > > > I completely ignore RINs and MRINs. The only value they have, in my > opinion, is for people who choose to file their paper files by number (I'm > an alphabetical person). And possibly, in some cases, to help distinguish > two people of the same name (though I use other means, like their birth > dates or spouse name, to make that distinction). > > > > Otherwise, they are just something else to clutter the brain, IMO. > > > > It doesn't matter who you enter first; you could start with a 3rd cousin > twice removed. If you decide you do have a use for the RINs, you can always > change them later if you don't like how they are automatically assigned. > > > > Connie Sheets > > Flagstaff, AZ > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Catch up on all the latest celebrity gossip > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454061/direct/01/ > > ** $10 OFF when you spend $50 or more in our store. > Use coupon code: 'Legacy2008' at checkout. Offer expires 10/31/08 ** > Legacy User Group guidelines: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > Archived messages: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ > Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp > To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp > > > > ** $10 OFF when you spend $50 or more in our store. Use coupon code: Legacy2008 at checkout. Offer expires 10/31/08 ** Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
