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The Common Room / Re: Genealogy Information
« on: Thursday 16 November 06 15:20 GMT (UK) »
I would be cautious too.
Like gah I too have shared information,photo's and certificates............and I too didn't get a thank you.
It could work to your advantage though, if you ask the person contacting you to "show their hand" and let you see what information they have already on the family.
I have contacted people too for a third party..........but only for members of my family or close friends.
One site I watch regularly has obvious "professional researchers" being paid to research but making out they are researching their own tree.
By nature, as people researching our family trees, we love to share,sadly there are people who will take advantage of that.............how many times have you got excited when a distant rellie contacts you?...........these people know that.
I'm a great believer in "gut instinct"......it never fails!!
Sue
Like gah I too have shared information,photo's and certificates............and I too didn't get a thank you.
It could work to your advantage though, if you ask the person contacting you to "show their hand" and let you see what information they have already on the family.
I have contacted people too for a third party..........but only for members of my family or close friends.
One site I watch regularly has obvious "professional researchers" being paid to research but making out they are researching their own tree.
By nature, as people researching our family trees, we love to share,sadly there are people who will take advantage of that.............how many times have you got excited when a distant rellie contacts you?...........these people know that.
I'm a great believer in "gut instinct"......it never fails!!
Sue