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ansett

ansett Report 10 Sep 2009 17:15

Just a few lines to ask anyone out there ever feel a bit disappointed when being contacted re family connections, Giving access to the family tree and giving more detailed info as requested.Then allowed to look at their tree with the promise of further info.... then no contact .at all.....just bad manners

ansett

ansett Report 10 Sep 2009 17:33

Thanks for your reply...I don't want to get bitter and twisted.Its seems to me people are happy to accept your hard work in the research without having to do it themselves.

BarneyKent

BarneyKent Report 10 Sep 2009 18:16

One guy asked to see mine, I opened it and asked him to open his which he did but a day later. For 4, YES 4 ! generations it said "living person". He got all mine for nothing, never heard from him again.

Now its "show me yours and I will show you mine". Have stopped allowing access or giving info unless I can see their tree first.

I have also removed a lot from my tree, if I do find someone is genuine and willing to work in harmony I send the info by direct EMail.

Sorry, but thats the way the world is now, selfish.

ansett

ansett Report 11 Sep 2009 08:47

Thanks to you all for taking the time in responding to what I thought was just a me thing.
Yes I agree, all the information that you gather does take time and effort and money.
I'm more than happy to share my "Family" if people are genuine.
I have spent 9 years on and off getting this info and I'm sure there are people out there that have spent a lot more than me.
Yes from now on show me yours then I'll show you mine.
Pleased now that I put my feelings on the Genes General Topics
Happy searching....