I am in total agreement, I help as many people as possible and am careful not to share any data that I may have to any mail lists or forums, Some seem to think that if you offer data for free they can then use it for their financial gain. I understand the difficulty in obtaining data in counties that you have never set foot in,You must rely on goodness of kind souls who are willing to share..This is how I have gotten so far in my lines. I always back up shared info with actual copies if needed. I am always willing to look up any surname in Muhlenberg Co Ky If I have it I WILL SHARE IT. I have made several trips to the county and always leave with a armful of copies...I must tell you all that the people who do research in this county are always so kind and forthcoming more so than any other county I research in.. Tamara Kincaide Evansville,IN