Doug, Your first mistake was giving the guy the information prior to collecting his debt. You were being nice and sometimes nice is not returned. In your particular case, being nice hurts. Second, it is not uncommon for a few people without scruples to take information, massage it, and post it as original research. It happens and it will continue to happen. When I add data to my line, I always use a footnote to identify where I found the information or identify a person who "gave" me the information. That, however, is just me. Why keep the identify of this person a secret? Post the name and email address of the culprit. That way the rest of us on this list will no NOT to share our information with him. Raymond ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Smith" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 3:25 AM Subject: [OHHURON-L] Question - Posting Info On-line without Permission? > Hello List Members, > > I have a question for everyone and would like your feedback. > > A few days ago, I came across information that was posted on the Huron County Web site by a List Member. > > I hired a private German researcher last year to research a family and sent the "List Member" a copy of the results. He agreed to help with the costs of the research ahead of time, but never sent me any money. > > Was he wrong for posting the information without getting my permission -- am I wrong to question what he did? > > When you have time, please let me know what you think -- I would sure appreciate it. > > Thank-you for your time. > > Best regards, > > Doug Smith > > > ==== OHHURON Mailing List ==== > Enjoy your stay in Huron County, Ohio! > See more Huron County research at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohhuron >