My interest in my family line started several years ago when I was given the results of
research conducted by other members of my not-so-immediate family. Although I am
relatively sure that the info is accurate, I have been reluctant to post anything that I
have not personally verified. Unfortunately, I have not had the time or expertise to
conduct my own research. My DNA results tend to confirm the lineage, but the last thing I
wanted to do was post something that was inaccurate and cause problem for other
researchers. Several years ago, I worked for weeks on filling in info on a Family Tree
Maker program. A month or so later, my computer crashed, the work was lost and I had no
backup. Just haven't had the time to go throught that again. These are the reasons
that I haven't posted a tree. I am not yet the avid geneologists that most of you
are, but I still have a strong interest in learning more about my family. I would be glad
to share the info I have as long as it is understood that it was not personally verified.
My point is that, sometimes, there are less than obvious reasons as to why trees are not
posted. Restricting the site would be a personal disappointment.
-----Original Message-----
From: CSM1103(a)aol.com
To: CARTER-DNA(a)rootsweb.com
Sent: Tue, Mar 16, 2010 9:12 am
Subject: Re: [CARTER-DNA] DNA & trees
lso think about the consequences of requiring trees. Some people would be
otivated to post their tree, some people would be motivated to make up a
ree and post it, and others would be motivated to leave the group, even
hose with trees. Are you sure it would produce a net gain?
eith, I understand your point, but I have to say that the above paragraph
eally rattled me!
can't imagine that someone would actually make up a tree! That's a
retty mind-boggling concept for me. The effort involved to do that would take
ore time and energy than simply forwarding what already exists in their
iles, or on their computer. Does their tree contain national secrets??
nd I guess I'm just baffled at the idea that someone would leave the group
because they were required to provide information that would help
hemselves and others in their research.
e're all Carter cousins. Have we, as a society and as extended family,
trayed so far from the concept of sharing that we're down to making up
rees, and leaving interactive groups because we don't want to tell anyone else
what our research has uncovered? And what if there's an error in that
ecretive person's research? Maybe someone in the group could point it out,
nd help them move forward too.
y experience, unfortunately, has been that outreach attempts have been
gnored, and gentle nurturing has been met with continued silence...
gain, it completely baffles me why someone would want to participate in a
enealogical DNA study, and then refuse to provide pertinent information to
hat same study. I don't get it.
arolyn
Carter Surname Y-DNA Project
ww.carter-cousins.org
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