I would think that discussing those biographies IS important, and related to what this message board is about. Perhaps if someone could clear up what IS appropriate to talk about. That is, what guidelines are there as to what subject matter is to be discussed on this particular board. I would assume that SPAM and jokes are out which I agree is way off subject and generates way more mail than is necessary. Also if we are laughing or discussing about how warm or cold it is where we live I guess this would also be not necessary but I know happens commonly on boards as people get to know each other and become friends. I feel badly at this point for enjoying and looking forward to those biographies. I honestly assumed that information ABOUT people and Jackson County Iowa was what this board should have had a focus on. I know on an old favorite Geneology board we give each other 'hints' back and forth all the time as to where to go for data and often if we have extra time or a name sparks our interest we go use our skills to pass on data to the next guy. I don't know about the rest of them but I do it just because it is fun and I enjoy the history and adventure of it all. Besides I feel really smart if I find someone on a record or something that their family hasn't had before!!! Marge Hoster