I think Kathleen is justified in her frustration--though I don't think the recent discussion really reflects the feelings of most of us. The offensive FindAGrave entries are largely isolated incidents, and while those incidents can be hurtful, they indicate the poor judgement of individuals. I use FindAGrave regularly to obtain clues that enable me to order death certificates, etc. I appreciate the bits of research, obits (when not in violation of copyright) and the links to other family individuals. They don't constitute sufficient research, but as a pathfinder they are invaluable. Janis Walker Gilmore Pawleys Island, SC, & Seattle, WA On Oct 15, 2012, at 6:14 PM, Kathleen Vincent wrote: > I can't believe all the complaints I have seen about findagrave.com on this > list. I have worked my backside off going around to cemeteries and taking > pictures of grave markers and researching each and every one of them and > putting information on findagrave.com. I have been thanked by many a > genealogists for my work, only got one complaint from one family and I am > now convinced they would complain even if they were hung with a new rope! > Really, I'm serious, I would be more than happy to hang onto my photographs > and not do the information. When I have been stuck on one, I go to ancestry > or familysearch and research these people and a lot of times there is NO > death information that the family has and checking every resource I have, I > can't find it, except it's on the grave marker. IF someone has gone and > watched obits, then put your loved one on, just ask for a transfer, most > people would do it gladly!! I see any more complaints, I would be more than > happy to sit back with my photos and you can pay me for the work that I do > instead of me giving it away for FREE!! > > Kathleen > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: jms@top2bottom.net > Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 3:16 PM > To: transitional-genealogists-forum@rootsweb.com > Subject: [TGF] Find a Grave > > I have found many of my close relatives listed on find a grave, dead fred or > separate website listing all buried in a particular cemetery. None put up > by family members. > > I believe this goes along the lines of SSDI being public....ditto obits, > etc. > > I believe it is people doing genealogy that want the information available > to any relative that might be searching. > > I know of many genealogical societies that record and post entire > cemeteries, some just the info, some with photos and some with additional > details from research they have done. > > FAG has what is called a Virtual Cemetery where you can list people without > an actual cemetery, so it is for memorials. > > There is also a leave flowers and a note, I have just this to correct any > bad information. > > I fear too many start complaining about loved ones listed then it will turn > into another resource that the government might poke their head into and > limit access. > > Jill > www.jillsgenealogy.com > > The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive > environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to > professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message