To all involved in the 'site discussion' I honestly see both sides of this issue. Yes, the site is intended for genealogical research. I know of no other genealogical site that entertains similar interactions. Confession: I enjoy reading these and have participated on occasion. To the 'purist' it may be troubling. This site has evolved into a genealogical/historical/fond memory page. I see nothing really wrong with that. If, and when, the genealogical requests build up we may want to reconsider a separate site for our chats. Tim Naples, Fl (formerly of Sag)