tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243026616620216878.post6228457539067701656..comments2023-11-16T11:29:49.892-05:00Comments on UpFront with NGS: Are you a Genealogist, a Family Historian or What?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087332931826888271noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243026616620216878.post-41360626867979553752013-06-09T06:28:38.820-04:002013-06-09T06:28:38.820-04:00When I talk with friends, family, and strangers wh...When I talk with friends, family, and strangers who are not into Genealogy, I sometimes use Family History instead of Genealogy. They seem to be more open to discussing "family history" than "wasting time doing Genealogy." I have more useful conversations with these groups when using Family History as they appear interesting in sharing family stories upon which I can ask follow up questions which provide the details I need for my Genealogy. I am searching for a comparable analogy. I enjoy Astronomy and Amateur Astronomers are looked at favorably by the Scientific Community for the research help they can provide. Even so called "Amateur Astronomers' have contributed to the the Science of Astronomy. However, when working with the lay public who have limited knowledge of Astronomy, I have discovered a smular approach by calling public programs "Star Watching or Star Gazing." Yet many "Professional Astronomer." would not call what they do "Star Gazing" many of them do research that never involves going out side or looking through a glass lens telescope. Genealogy is boring people looking at strange trees and spending time with dead people and dusty old records. Family History is engaging in family folk lore and showing an interest in a person's personal story. We Genealogist however find the rich background that enliven's these people's stories. Use what you need and do worry too much about it.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208086268404080909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243026616620216878.post-86514250275245362632013-06-08T10:20:41.546-04:002013-06-08T10:20:41.546-04:00The Ancestor Hunt also did a broader post where th...The Ancestor Hunt also did a broader post where this and two other "prejudices" are discussed, http://www.theancestorhunt.com/1/post/2013/06/genealogy-prejudice-rears-its-ugly-head.htmlDiane L Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263795778666487820noreply@blogger.com