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What does the filled in red dots next to names mean?

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recategorized by Chris Whitten

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They're privacy indicators.

See http://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Privacy
by Chris Whitten G2G Astronaut (1.5m points)
selected by Keith Baker
Red specifically means that they are probably still alive and should be kept private.

 

If you click on the "Privacy" black tab on the header bar on any profile, the series of colors will be explained.
by Tom Bredehoft G2G6 Pilot (211k points)
+6 votes
Hi,

Given the amount of time I spend on this site they could be blood, sweat or tears - take your pick!
by Kevin Sands G2G6 Mach 3 (31.6k points)

The joy of the genealogist - well expressed, Kevin! cheeky

by Keith Baker G2G6 Pilot (106k points)
Good one!
by Sarah Rose G2G Rookie (110 points)

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