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From: David H Wild <>
Subject: Re: Netiquette
Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2000 19:47:21 +0000 (GMT)


In article <>,
Craig Oldfield <> wrote:
> > Anyone who is serious about doing family history must have a map of
> > the area
> > they are researching.

> How serious is serious? Some here are retired and have plenty of time,
> others fit research around work/family etc. Some are very experienced,
> others are new and still learning. Sadly an attitude like yours, the old
> "I had to do all the work myself so I'm not helping anyone" mantra will
> do more to turn people away from genealogy than anything.

It isn't a question of "I had ...anyone", but pointing out that unless they
have a suitable map they will find it very difficult to make sense of the
various bits of information that they will get. When it comes to very small
places they will need to ask - but the map is still an essential tool.

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