I'm relieved to see that FreeBMD keeps copies of files that are deleted, but what is done with them? Certainly when I started transcribing the emphasis was on the data *belonging* to me and that I could remove it if and when I wanted. I understand Dave's argument about the transcriber having access to files to edit or update data. However I think many people feel that once the data is uploaded it should be retained by FreeBMD. Do we really want someone who has contributed 20,000 entries to be able to take them away because of a dispute on the list and for FreeBMD then to have to retranscribe the data? Or do we want Dave and others to recover the data from the deleted files bank? I know which I prefer. Furthermore, when the project gets to the point where uncertain data is identified and checked manually I would like to see the verification process able to correct the uploaded files rather than to add data as being 'definitive' I realise that the latter is easier to perform, but future searchers will ideally want one entry to come up in a search rather than one (or more) uncertain entries and one definitive one. Comments? Peter Hendy-Ibbs smithpock wrote: >> >> I agree wholeheartedly. It would also prevent any disenchanted transcribers taking their files away along with their bats! Dave Mayall replied: >And how would they do that? >Although it might appear that a transcriber can remove all their files in a fit of pique, assuming that this is the case without knowing exactly how the system works can lead you to a false conclusion. -- Researching: IBBS from Hunts/Beds and HENDY from Pembrokeshire Transcribing and reformatting for FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com)