Hi Kathlynn, There is a difference (in my opinion) between voicing an opinion about genealogical issues, and voicing personal opinions about other people. Of course Ruth Clark made mistakes, as we all do. I have not seen anyone saying that no one should disagree with Ruth. I myself have been expressing disagreement with her opinion about Sarah Maycock for several days, which should show that I don't want to suppress anyone's opinions about genealogy. What caused me to start this thread, which you and others object to, is that I received many emails from a person who was making very rude personal remarks about Ruth Keys Clark. It wasn't this person's genealogical opinions that upset me, it was the personal remarks about a woman who is no longer here to reply. I wanted to publicly defend Ruth so that's why I made the post that started this thread. Hope that clarifies. Sorry you feel I've been unfair to you. (I don't think I have -- quite the opposite, in fact) Ellen Kathlynn3@aol.com wrote: Holy Jesus, Mary & Joseph....what in the heck is going on here??? Please help me to understand all of this "respect" issue so I won't think I am going completely bonkers..... Wasn't it the same person that sent the "respect" msg. in the first place, the same person who is now sending msg's to the contrary? Likewise, the same person who voiced her OPINION to me FIRST in a personal msg. and when I responded voicing my opinion, using different adjectives, albeit the same type, replied with letting me know in no uncertain terms that she didn't want to hear it? I think the exact statement was "quite uncalled for" along with other stronger statements. Don't we have enough issues to solve with getting our family history accurate, without wasting time with unwarranted instructive reprimands, from one to another, about how/what they are allowed to say? No doubt Ruth Keyes Clark was a "fine researcher" - "devoted, thorough, excellent" - "warm, friendly, generous" person...and without doubt we should all never fail to be grateful to be the beneficiaries of her contributions. HOWEVER, in no way does this automatically eliminate the possibility that she could have inadvertantly made mistakes...and likewise this is true for all of us. I make them everday and addressing this issue is probably mine for this day...LOL! But I have never been one to sit still and not state my opinion on any issue, mine or others, on what appears to me to be unfairness. I have never been able to keep my mouth shut about having my hand called on something and by someone who appears to have the attitude that If I do or say it, it's okay....if you do the same thing you are a bad person and not worthy of my association. Boy! I better HUSH right now..... Thank you Joe, for having the courage and diplomacy to address this issue. IMHO, a totally unwarranted issue that has wasted all of out time. But all is well that ends well and IMO I think this was all necessary for better understanding of each other so we can continue to work harmoniously on our family history. Now we are all kin so lets :* and make up and get on with the more important issue at hand. Sincerely sent with good intentions..... ~Kathlynn~ ==== PACE Mailing List ==== Check out the Pace GenConnect Boards where you can post or peruse Pace Bibles, Obits, Bios, Deeds, Wills, Queries, etc. Bookmark this URL: http://boards.ancestry.com Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com