I started a tree and added my parents and cousins, etc. I then invited all of those people to join. Each of them has responded. I have received emails to the fact and notices within GENI that they have joined or are following me. One of the people even joined as a pro member. My question: I would have thought that each of these people that I invited would have done something to the tree, i.e. change their own info, update their spouse, but I haven't noticed any changes. Don't they see the same tree that I created? Aren't they working hand-in-hand with me to build this single tree?
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Lo David - in my experience, what you are seeing is very common. Only a very few of the folks who joined my tree actually did anything. Have you talked to those folks in person? On the phone? Via e-mail? In my case, some avoided entering any changes out of courtesy and politeness - they felt this was my project, they were guests looking at it, and they felt it would be rude to touch it - this despite my having explained differently in the e-mail I sent to them before sending the Geni-invite. If you haven't clearly explained that you hope they will enter info, etc., then do so -- and if they continue not to, perhaps ask them why and/or if they will enter specific facts, etc.
re: "Aren't they working hand-in-hand with me to build this single tree?" -- Probably not. If you are lucky, you will find a few who will play this game with you. In my case, many joined out of politeness, took one look, and that was all. A few enjoyed repeated looking, seeing the changes and additions I made, but entered zip themselves. In some cases, folks hate having any info about themselves (or others) up on the internet, and you are lucky if they just look and don't delete anything. Occasionally if I begged them, some did update some of that info you mention.
re: "Don't they see the same tree that I created?" - maybe, maybe not. I had relatives e-mail asking variously how to see the Tree, how to see anyone else's profile, how to change their info, etc. Geni is not self-evident to everyone.
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David Andrew Deutsch great answer. thanks for the help. all great points and I'll go see what I can do. : )
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