This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/8334.1 Message Board Post: Linda ! hear hear !! I am constantly perplexed by people who either (a) don't tell you what they REALLY want, or (b) don't give you all (or whatever is reasonably "all") of the information they have. It is very frustrating as a researcher (and a very thorough one at that) to try to help someone only to be told "I already had that" etc. So my advice for people seeking help is just as yours is ! Unfortunately, sometimes other researchers see this as being "rude" etc...when it is in fact motivated toward helping people help themselves ! Dale