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Retlaw · 10-04-2009, 19:14

Ok. Maybe I should have put websites like the CWGC and other sites of that ilk.
They are, after all, WEB sites.
I think you knew exactly what I meant but in your three score years and ten you are trying to justify your decision.

As for being 'ripped off'. There is always an element of risk in anything we do. If you are happy with the info you put out there then would you not be pleased someone sees fit to use it because it is accurate?? This then negates any need for you to be critical.
I also think if someone is going to 'rip off' your entire content then they would be very sad individuals. Don't forget - you have control over what you put out.
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If I don't put it there I don't have to worry. And there are people out there who delight in using other folks stuff as there own.
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I also cannot understand your comment 'give it all away to clowns' (and indeed think you are being blinkered by your disagreement with another local historian). Are the general public all clowns? I do resent being called a clown, just because I have not been able to achieve something on the research scale you have.
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You should know what I meant when I said clowns
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I am a complete beginner on the research trail, mainly for my family tree, and have indeed trawled through census' galore with my mum.
Sites with info like you could provide would be invaluable to quite a few people out there. I doubt a lot of people scattered around this globe could manage to find their way to Accrington library, most have probably never heard of the place!
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Oh yes they do, I've had queries thro Accy Library, Haworth Art Gallery and Ossy Mills, from as far away as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, if they are researching ancestors in this area the will know of Accrington.
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But if one, just one, person finds that tantalising glimpse of their ancestor through the info you could provide in a WEBsite or by some other means - would that not make your efforts worthwhile??
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No, I don't need the praise of others, I am my own task master. I was brought up, if a jobs worth doing, then do it right, if its a thou out its scrap.
Why should I go to the expense of providing a web site.
What would I gain from it. If I could create one loadeed with nasty little viruses, that activated when people tried to rip off, then great I'll have one tomorrow.

Both Bill Turner and myself agreed on the subject of websites, thats why no one has access to his material, several items have gone missing over the years, because he trusted people. Now if any thing should get lost or stolen I can replace it.
When you've got a few more years and experience in, you might learn that not every one can be trusted.
Would you buy a car off Gordon Brown

Him as ul wurk for nowts a bluudy idiot.

Retlaw.

10-04-2009, 19:14	#38
Retlaw I am Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Accrington. Posts: 4,627 Liked: 601 times Rep Power: 0	Re: The Coppice Ok. Maybe I should have put websites like the CWGC and other sites of that ilk. They are, after all, WEB sites. I think you knew exactly what I meant but in your three score years and ten you are trying to justify your decision. As for being 'ripped off'. There is always an element of risk in anything we do. If you are happy with the info you put out there then would you not be pleased someone sees fit to use it because it is accurate?? This then negates any need for you to be critical. I also think if someone is going to 'rip off' your entire content then they would be very sad individuals. Don't forget - you have control over what you put out. ------------- If I don't put it there I don't have to worry. And there are people out there who delight in using other folks stuff as there own. --------------- I also cannot understand your comment 'give it all away to clowns' (and indeed think you are being blinkered by your disagreement with another local historian). Are the general public all clowns? I do resent being called a clown, just because I have not been able to achieve something on the research scale you have. --------------- You should know what I meant when I said clowns ----------------- I am a complete beginner on the research trail, mainly for my family tree, and have indeed trawled through census' galore with my mum. Sites with info like you could provide would be invaluable to quite a few people out there. I doubt a lot of people scattered around this globe could manage to find their way to Accrington library, most have probably never heard of the place! ----------- Oh yes they do, I've had queries thro Accy Library, Haworth Art Gallery and Ossy Mills, from as far away as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, if they are researching ancestors in this area the will know of Accrington. -------------- But if one, just one, person finds that tantalising glimpse of their ancestor through the info you could provide in a WEBsite or by some other means - would that not make your efforts worthwhile?? ------------------- No, I don't need the praise of others, I am my own task master. I was brought up, if a jobs worth doing, then do it right, if its a thou out its scrap. Why should I go to the expense of providing a web site. What would I gain from it. If I could create one loadeed with nasty little viruses, that activated when people tried to rip off, then great I'll have one tomorrow. Both Bill Turner and myself agreed on the subject of websites, thats why no one has access to his material, several items have gone missing over the years, because he trusted people. Now if any thing should get lost or stolen I can replace it. When you've got a few more years and experience in, you might learn that not every one can be trusted. Would you buy a car off Gordon Brown Him as ul wurk for nowts a bluudy idiot. Retlaw.