Embracing The Online Community

The updated FamilySearch website stands as proof that the Church sees the value in user-contributed content. The changes, which are detailed in the article Updated FamilySearch.org to Bring New Features Under One Roof from July 2010, include the incorporation of wikis, blogs and forums to help users contribute and collaborate to the genealogical effort. I strongly believe that the internet is full of people who genuinely has a desire to provide service and help others (see Customer support from the masses, for the masses). By making these tools more openly accessible to users of FamilySearch, the Church provides a hub for hobbyists, aficionados and newbies alike to come together, record their knowledge and strengthen each other.