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Subject: Re: [APG] Data CDs
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 1999 18:45:18 EST


Elizabeth Mills writes:

<< On a daily basis, they (y'all!) have done
much to upgrade quality. But as *APG members* our credibility as
independent, objective critics -- when we teach, lecture, and write columns
and reviews for professional and scholarly publications -- is much too vital
to compromise by serving as volunteer advisors for any specific company. >>

>From the standpoint of APG as an organization and our position as APG
members, I am in agreement with Elizabeth. However, the professionals who
belong to APG are perhaps the best resource available to the new genealogical
mega-publishers to improve the quality of their products, and APG members as
individuals should be encouraged to pursue professional relationships with
publishers that might enhance the quality of published material. Any
appearance that professional independence is being compromised can be avoided
by disclosing the relationship whenever the publisher's activities. products
or services are involved.

Donn Devine

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