In a message dated 7/1/00 10:56:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jk44@umail.umd.edu writes: << I was hoping someone else might enter the recent conversation on courtesy in our exchanges >> I will! (even though I did not see the original emails). <If I may, permit me to list a few objectives> I respect your right to voice your opinion...but... <<This is not to belittle the virtue of courtesy, but there is also virtue (perhaps even more virtue) in "getting it right." >> OK...but But ultimately, we should be equally concerned for the quality of our work. WE SHOULD?..careful please! Your opinion is just one of many...I disagree with you. It is a rare occurence to find anyone who is NOT concerned with the quality and accuracy of their ancestral information. We SHARE what we have and we do our own verifying ( or not) for accuracy. The importance of one virtue over any others is a personal choice. Courtesy is high on my list! Being condescending to others is not..just my opinion. Debbie