This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tcbiii Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18723.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rootsweb, I understand, was turned over to Ancestry.com with the provision that it be kept free. Rootsweb.ancestry.com now carries a message regarding the SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX as follows: "Due to sensitivities around the information in this database, the Social Security Death Index collection is not available on our free Rootsweb service but is accessible to search on Ancestry.com. Visit the Social Security Death Index page to be directly connected to this collection." I find it interesting that ANCESTRY thinks that SSDI is too sensitive for Rootsweb but not for Ancestry since you have to pay to get access. I also object to Ancestry placing some access to databases on FOLD in order to charge more money to people who already subscribe to ANCESTRY. There is a reason that GREED is one of the seven deadly sins! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.