> > But this was the pharse I had trouble with - not what you say above. > > >"they have the right to be wrong if they choose to be wrong." > > > > To me that statement means being deliberately wrong and I disagreed > > with their right to do that. That may not have been your intent but > > I don't know your intent. > > > > [email protected] > > Hugh- > > Well, originally I did mean that two people could interpret what is > fact differently--BUT...let's examine the other possibility..someone > who sets out to deliberately mislead people by posting known false > info in their family tree online. > > What can be done about it and who is to be the judge? I can't > imagine why any submitter would want to do this--but even if they > did I'd expect it is the responsibility of the viewer to sort out > what is accurate and isn't when it comes to the user submitted data. > Unless there is cause for legal action--libel, for instance, I can't > see where anyone other than the people viewing the database should > be judging it. And, once again, the best weapon against this would > be to post the correct information in the same place the bad > database is housed--let the people judge. > > Joan <[email protected]> Some people make honest errors and discussion usually solves the problem. Some people will post disclaimers if there is an element of doubt. Some people want to be noticed and by posting their wishful thinking as the final authority they get the attention they seek. If I can prove data wrong or absolutely devoid in evidence I'll be the judge - first making sure others researching the line agree. I'll make as much of an issue as required to prove the person a fraud. That didn't make the lady remove the info but she is a laughing stock to responsible researchers of the line. If she can stand the humiliation, so be it. I think you avoid confrontation. I think it's absolutely necessary at times. Out of curiosity, why do you start a new thread instead of replying to a post? I mean no offense - just curious. Hugh [email protected] (J. Hugh Sullivan)