ROOTSWEB AND FAMILYPOINT: snip FamilyPoint trial users feedback Based on the strongly positive response, RootsWeb is going to the next step with FamilyPoint and testing the "RootsWeb Family Community," which is an integration of FamilyPoint into RootsWeb. snip The RootsWeb Family Community answers one of the most repeated comments we heard: "I use RootsWeb for my genealogy research; now I have two places to go." We have taken a first pass at combining our primary navigation into a common page with your day-to-day family information. We believe that this gives you the best of both worlds. You can find this prototype at: <http://rootsweb.familypoint.com/> If you signed up for FamilyPoint, you can use your existing User Name and Password. Check the "Save Password" box the first time you sign in at: <http://rootsweb.familypoint.com/> and the RootsWeb Family Community will become your private extension of RootsWeb allowing you to keep researching your roots while staying in touch with everyone important to you. The RootsWeb Family Community is completely free to our users and families. It provides private areas with features like: o The "Fridge" where users can share notes, stories, recipes, and more. o A photo gallery that lets you privately exchange photos. o Discussion areas by topic. o A calendar that provides an easy way to stay on top of family events with instant notification to others when you schedule an activity. o An e-mail greeting card even using your own photos. o Live chat with family members. o A "family favorites" database where you can store favorite places, recipes, and more along with their descriptions. o An address book where contact information can be shared. If you have time, RootsWeb would appreciate it if you would visit the RootsWeb Family Community area at: <http://rootsweb.familypoint.com/>, sign in as a member, build your site, e-mail your family, look around, and then e-mail us at: <familypt@rootsweb.com> and tell us what you think and what other features you'd like this joint site to have. Joining RootsWeb Family Community (RFC) is completely free to you, and FamilyPoint will continue to donate to RootsWeb for each of our users who join the RFC. It's a win for everyone. --------endquote If you try FamilyPoint, CC the list about your experience, please. I signed up a few weeks ago, but am still too unorganized in my research to make much use of the site. I would like to know how you all use it. All the best, Listmom Valorie PS: If I find that 100% of my list-members are also Rootsweb members, and you all promise to read RWR.....I won't need to forward excerpts! v