Joan, When I use someone else's data, I always cite them as a source, because that way I know where the info came from, they get credit for what they did, and I don't get credit for their mistakes or typos. When I use someone else's work and they tell me their source, I cite them AND their source. I usually verify everything myself, but at times it's impossible. There's nothing wrong with that. If someone wants to use my data, I would expect them to do the same. Joan STILL can control her own data in her own words in her own work, regardless of what anyone else does. Debbie The point is Joan has no control over data that is in the public domain--once she has given that info to anyone they can use it within their own content as their own conclusions. She just doesn't want it attributed to her. She can put her own data in her own words online herself and have it say just what she wants and nothing more. It is always better to have control of your own data under your own name. Joan