I have been a member here for more than 11 years since it first began and I do it because each of my memorials mean something special to me or someone I know and 90% of them are on my family tree. I rarely submit a memorial just because I want too. Most of my information is obtained through the LDS church or a published obituary.
I don't do it for the numbers, popularity, ratings, or to get the highest numbers of anything. I believe we each have a right to submit what we want, about who we want, regardless if someone else had already submitted something. They are my way of honoring those that came before me and I will not delete one that is on my tree even if there are 10 other entries for that person.
However, if I am not related I do a search first, if I find a listing I 99% of the time do not submit one.
There are thousands of duplicate entries some with more info than others and each has it's own value.
SO please do not ask me to delete mine because there is another that you may have submitted earlier. I assure you my submissions were not submitted for the same reason as you may of submitted yours. Save your time and don't bother asking.
They are my stories, not yours. Worry about yours and all will peaceful and we will remain friends.
I respect your right to have an opinion or story please respect mine.

I have been a member here for more than 11 years since it first began and I do it because each of my memorials mean something special to me or someone I know and 90% of them are on my family tree. I rarely submit a memorial just because I want too. Most of my information is obtained through the LDS church or a published obituary.
I don't do it for the numbers, popularity, ratings, or to get the highest numbers of anything. I believe we each have a right to submit what we want, about who we want, regardless if someone else had already submitted something. They are my way of honoring those that came before me and I will not delete one that is on my tree even if there are 10 other entries for that person.
However, if I am not related I do a search first, if I find a listing I 99% of the time do not submit one.
There are thousands of duplicate entries some with more info than others and each has it's own value.
SO please do not ask me to delete mine because there is another that you may have submitted earlier. I assure you my submissions were not submitted for the same reason as you may of submitted yours. Save your time and don't bother asking.
They are my stories, not yours. Worry about yours and all will peaceful and we will remain friends.
I respect your right to have an opinion or story please respect mine.