I echo Sandy's sentiment. I am constantly getting new cousins all the time popping
out of the woodwork due to my WorldConnect database on line, and constantly getting
corrections and new information. Much is very useful. The key to making your
database work is to update any corrections immediately as soon as you get it, so
that people don't think you are a slouch when it comes to accuracy. If people
volunteer information, you had better update your web data, or they don't come back
to you. You also have to reply to people with the information that you have updated
the data, and keep your fences mended. And it's free of charge at Rootsweb's
WorldConnect as well.
Tim
Sandy Read wrote:
> Seriously, has anyone out there ever been contacted by >an
actual cousin
as a result of posting their family tree >online ... ?
Well, Wayne, as a matter of fact I have. I currently have my files for all
to see at WorldConnect/Rootsweb. I am frequently contacted by someone
related, to either correct an error I may not have noticed or simply
thrilled that they have found more of their family. And withWorldConnect it
is possible to delete/correct incorrect information.