In a message dated 13/08/02 03:01:41 GMT Daylight Time, Runningbull24(a)aol.com
writes:
Arthur : Why the switch too ftdna? Why have myself and others
submitted dna
samples ?
Richard, you cynic!
The answer to your first question appeared in a message which I posted on
July 3rd, part of which was as follows: I am considering whether I should
recommend that all future tests should be carried out by FamilyTreeDNA of the
USA rather than by Oxford Ancestors. This is partly because FTDNA have
reduced their prices and now charge a third less than does OA and partly
because they test 12 loci on the Y-chromosome instead of OA's 10 loci (nine
loci are the same for both organisations, so almost perfect comparisons can
be made with the twenty tests already carried out).
The answer to your second question can be found at
http://www.tcarden.com/tree/ensor/00CardenDNAproject1.html
No one expects, I hope, that this DNA thing is a substitute for old fashioned
research. But it has already produced some amazing results and fascinating
insights. Nor is the use of the internet a substitute for old fashioned
research. I think it would be useful if you were to publish the result of
your old fashioned research on some web site or other (such as Trish's above)
instead of just posting criticisms <grin>.
Arthur
PS. I am leaving on Thursday morning (midnight Wednesday US time) for three
weeks sailing, so if you intend to reply to this please do so immediately or
in September!