In a message dated 7/21/2006 11:21:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, RoverLSmith@aol.com writes: 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. Debbie- That would be fine IF, and here is where we part ways, Joan had wanted her information included in this file as being her own words and conclusions and had granted permission for him to use it. She didn't and that is all we need to know. What he can't do is use her copyrighted content even if he does quote her as the source if she hasn't granted her permission for him to do so. The material isn't being presented as she wants it--she'd rather put her own data in her own words online under her own control--and that is her privilege. As someone else pointed out, if you are quoting someone as your source and using only a small part of a larger text under "fair use" you can do that--but you can't infringe on someone's copyright by copying their entire original text. He could also quote Joan as the source for names, dates, and places she provided to him from her research--what he can't do is violate her copyright to her original text. Joan