I think that most of the people here are aware of the desire of some to want to be related to some historical figure for whatever reason, but usually dismiss it without a word needing be said. IMO this group is seriously searching for the truth of their genetic genealogy by the way they expend so much effort into learning how to understand and read various charts and documents relating to themselves and in some cases, for anyone who asks for help. I'm not saying it is wrong to come up with viable theories on where they are from and when, but they should be treated as theories unless there is enough evidence found to engage in further investigation.    It's too bad that some companies might take advantage of people who are enthusiastic to find their roots only to find that they feel they were taken advantage of. That makes it that much harder for honest groups (M222, R1b-L21, etc...) that are sincerely trying to find connections through genetic genealogy to get people to take the necessary tests to enable successful results. Slainte, Mike McNally On Monday, May 26, 2014 11:06 AM, Susan Hedeen <chantillycarpets@earthlink.net> wrote: Well, I have to agree with you there...as a result for this project there has ensued some exceptionally interesting, thought provoking, informative discussions that may have otherwise not have been.  For that we all benefit IMO whether or not we have similar beliefs and/or conclusions. The flip side to this is that in some cases the agenda for an individual is to prove something that may not be provable. This goes to the re-invention phenomena with (or without) ensuing discussion and debate some that creates hard feelings along with feelings disenfranchisement forged in others. As a hobby, however, there is much to be said for GG.  Susan On 5/26/2014 10:43 AM, Jerry Berry wrote: > In my opinion, the 'Matching Niall' banner (regardless of the service > providers original intent to generate more revenue) has probably > contributed to the M222 project in a large way by > romanticizing the otherwise mundane (or al least for me anyway) subject of > genealogy. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DNA-R1B1C7-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message