> > Most GEDCOM files from RootsWeb are next to worthless as they have > > either no sources or the only sources are other gedcoms (which > > usually have no sources). > > > > RootsWeb would do the world a favor if it deleted every Gedcom with > > no sources or other gedcoms for sources. What would be left would > > at least serve as a somewhat usable cluefinder to actual sourced > > information. > > > > It would also serve to discourage name collectors and focus on > > actual genealogical research. > > > >"[email protected]" <[email protected]> > > Hugh Sullivan in a later post explains basically why I encouraged > the development of WorldConnect at RootsWeb. > < snipped > > > Dr. Brian Leverich <[email protected]> thank you Brian I have had many useful contacts with unknown cousins through wc it is also a good way to review your own data if you export from FTM 16 (If you don't have it get FTM 2006 at firesale prices just now and web update eg Staples in USA amazon uk AND OR just for the free trial ancestry subscription offers 90 days to one year) when I see my stuff on worldconnect I often spot my own errors and typos embarrassingly easily. http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=hughw36 you could also make your own home page for free Paulette http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hugh/home.html enjoy Hugh W -- Beta blogger http://nanowrimo3.blogspot.com/ visiting my past http://hughw36-2.blogspot.com/ re-entry http://snaps4.blogspot.com/" photographs and walks old blogger http://hughw36.blogspot.com/ MAIN BLOG Hugh Watkins <[email protected]>