Mary,
I agree with you provided that everyone can be adult about the matter. I
have found that most of the time, straightening out discrepancies often
leads to additional info and a better family history. However, I have also
receive emails that have been accusatory and angry and the writer acts as
if you have purposefully "perpetuated a false family history". when
there is a disagreement between 2 persons, both sides should present their
documentation and let others make their own decisions rather than
arguing/debating over the list.
Donna
I, for one would be much more upset to know that I had put out
incorrect
information than if some kind soul had corrected me. Most all of the
genealogists with whom I associate are of the same opinion. We are
supposed to
be grown-ups here and seeking the truth, not self-aggrandizement.
Perhaps it might be a good idea to reconsider this "rule," provided that
any
corrections or questions are presented in a civil manner. I don't
want to
cause any problems but I would be interested in knowing how other list
members
feel about this matter.
Sincerely,
Mary Cassel Case