Bulletin Boards are becoming fully public
WikiTreers,
This site is all about encouraging interaction in order to grow family history. This means walking a fine line between privacy and public access. Too many restrictions inhibit collaboration. Too few compromise essential privacy. Our unique private-public balance is what makes WikiTree special.
After much input and consideration, I’m moving a smidge of weight from the private side to the public side of the scales.
Until now Bulletin Boards on person profiles have been “half” public. Anyone could post a message, but only those on the Trusted List could see the messages. Starting next week they will be fully public. Anyone can post and anyone can view.
The Memories section of person profiles will still be fully private. Only those on the Trusted List can post and view memories about protected people.
Public Bulletin Boards will enable more unplanned, fortuitous interactions. It will be easier for total strangers and distant relatives to connect and communicate without compromising the privacy of the entire profile.
As always keep giving me feedback.
Onward and upward,
Chris