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From: LGFlesher <>
Subject: Re: [BOARD-L]
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 04:53:56 -0600
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A small nit - data "may" not be removed . . . .

Larry Flesher

Don Kelly wrote:

> I think that is a good addition, especially for new CCs who don't know
> what the experienced CCs know......in summary, no data is removed from
> a website without written permission of the submitters.
>
> That way, everyone understands what is expected and everyone including
> the CC and the original submitters are covered.
>
> A small percentage may become angry at someone and remove records not
> their own, but the only people they realy hurt are the
> researchers......those whom we work hard to help.
>
> These points seem generally understood, but are still worth repeating.
>
> Thanks Darilee, and this looks like a good hit. It is hard to be short
> and comprehensive.
>
> Is there anything else that needs to be added to the brief statement?
>
> Don Kelly
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>> I'm agreeing with Don on this.... Although I would like to see an
>> additional
>> statement...
>>
>> All Data is to be considered donated to the USGenWeb Project
>> and can not be removed without the permission of the submitter.
>>
>> Darilee
>>
>> Don Kelly <> wrote:
>> Angie suggested I believe a ten point or so statement of policy in re
>> where
>> data is kept.
>>
>> It may bee too short to be comprehensive, but moving ahead, how about
>> this
>> brief statement?
>>
>> "Data can be placed on the county website and in other repositories of
>> choice consistent with the wishes of the submitters."
>>
>> It seems to comport well with existing bylaws, offers options to the
>> CC, and
>> considers submitter opinions.
>>
>> Was anything left out that seems important to focus on?
>>
>> Don Kelly
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