This is very discouraging news, Owen. It's the first I've heard by way of an explanation. Nan On Jan 22, 2008, at 8:29 PM, <odavey@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote: > I am really troubled by what has happened to this invaluable > website. As a web community with deep interests in Co Down records > I believe we all should be worried that the data base and the years > of community input will be lost. What troubles me the most is that > the creation of the site was done with such an open spirit that is > not reflected in what is taking place now. The legal notice on the > new site shows that new owners in California have control of the > data and the domain name. For my self, I long ago transcribed the > information I needed. It will be too bad if those just starting > cannot get access, or if they can, only by paying through the nose. > Owen Davey, Gagetown, Canada > > -- > I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. > It has removed 25 spam emails to date. > Paying users do not have this message in their emails. > Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NIR-DOWN- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message