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From: "Elizabeth O'Donoghue" <>
Subject: Re: [DNA] TMRCA
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:06:31 -0000
In-Reply-To: <BAY105-F11B8B5D355D5DA2C6AC20CCC970@phx.gbl>


Steven Bird said 'We just need some clever person to figure out a way to
calibrate the estimates better.'


Steve, I would agree with that, certainly. However, we would still need the
genetic genealogy community as a whole to agree and accept and follow the
same guidelines. I think that's just as a important an issue. And maybe
I'm wrong, but I don't see a significant concern or willingness to consider
this. It's a bit like a Dell computer refusing to talk to an Apple. I'm
not trying to offend in saying this, but I am attempting to challenge those
who are in the position to make a difference to give it some attention.
I've spoken to Family Tree, where our Project is, about it more than once,
and I will continue to do so. If the community - particularly meaning all
of you who are willing to read my notes - would make your concerns known to
those in the position to really do something about it, maybe there would be
more action than there is at the moment. Right now I feel there is too much
insulation and unwillingness to engage with others/competitors. We need
some committed, clever people to begin the process. Alas, I may be the
former, but unfortunately not the latter.

We will ALL benefit.


Elizabeth


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