Mood:  don't ask

Okay, so I just don't understand why some people insist on charging for access to genealogy information (this is in reference to individual researchers such as myself, this is not about Ancestry.com or historical societies and other organizations).  Yes, I know that it takes time and expense to obtain information and organize it but seriously... charge someone $45.00 for your unknown website search that may or may not produce a successful connection?  Seriously people!

I have always felt, where MY work is concerned, that anyone can use anything I have or request information or images and I will be happy to share anything I have - and all I would ask in return is for credit to be given to me and a link to my website be added to your page.  I do have on my website information regarding copyright and how it applies to genealogy so check it out to be sure you are not stealing anything, but other than that.... my work is for everyone!

Yes, I have poured tireless efforts, an insurmountable amount of time and fianancial resources into my work, but I will not charge for what I have discovered.   I would not have been able to get as far as I have without the help and generosity of many people and they are credited on my website.  I believe wholeheartedly that this information should be shared freely. It is so important for us to learn about our pasts and we have to work together to do so.

Okay, rant over... :p  Have a blessed day! <3

Posted by redgenealogy at 5:15 PM EDT

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