I've had a few interesting emails recently and this isn't surprising as I have 7 email addresses in total. Ok, you might laugh at why I do this but I'm able to view 5 of the sites on one screen (without having to change passwords and log in and off) and have particular email addresses for different reasons.
Anyway, I'm not trying to be controversial, but I am after answers. Firstly, I'd like to say that this Bulletin Board and archive must be IMO (in my opinion) the best in the world. The content, abundance of knowledge and experience is second to none. I've had emails all over the world commenting on how good this board is and I whole heartedly agree with them.

Now then, David Le Prevost the Managing Director of the isleofman Dot com site has kindly offered to see me and would like to hear how the Genealogy site can be improved and thats where you come in.

I need your input as to what you think would make this site even better. David is aware (from me anyway) that it lacks sparkle (a good background picture would be my first choice, followed closely by icon buttons or box's around the viewing area) and I'm sure Davids web designers are up for the challenge, but what do YOU, want added?

Frances Manx Notebook is amazing and a definite certainty for me as probably a suggestion from Liz regarding photographs and an address sent in by Lois (geograph Dot org Dot uk) or even a google map where you can zoom down on the map and then switch on the satellite icon and have a full colour picture of anywhere in the world. You might even want an icon that takes you to a contact page, that has a map that includes a persons marker, to signify where that person's from on the world map.

I'd like to see a log in - passworded area, but as the FHS (Family History Society) have removed some info (I'm led to believe although don't know for a fact), I've a feeling that a link to the FHS might be appropriate and have a two way link to both sites (including Manx Notebook).

So there's a few ideas that have been mentioned or seen before and I'd therefore like to ask what would YOU like to see on this site. I'm sure that David will carefully consider the suggestions put forward, but I personally realise that time and labour costs money and someone has to balance the books at the end of the day.
If you've seen a web site that looks interesting and could be adapted for here, then please write to my email. Alternatively, draw or design a picture and again, send it to me at
pw1 AT mail DOT com
(The above email address has been slightly altered to avoid spammers/robots and there are no spaces between the letters and therefore change the AT for @ and the DOT for..er a full-stop.

Note: these are my personal opinions and my aim is to make Genealogy more fun and easy and with your help and guidance, I believe we'll do it.
Your turn - Suggestions Please