tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post4078465076014228560..comments2024-03-26T11:22:41.940-07:00Comments on Genea-Musings: TANSTAAFLRandy Seaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17477703429102065294noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-60994479269647329322011-02-21T16:05:07.152-08:002011-02-21T16:05:07.152-08:00I agree that the accumulation of genealogical data...I agree that the accumulation of genealogical data has a cost associated with it that needs to be supported by the people who use it. <br /><br />Also, professionals need a way to make money. They therefore will charge for their time and costs.<br /><br />The issue I have is with the public information that is accumulated at the taxpayers expense. That info should be accessible to the public at no charge. We paid for it already, and anyone charging for it is as guilty as the government when they try to tax the same money twice.<br /><br />Let's be realistic and open the public databases to the public. <br />We are ALL entitled to FREE access to THAT data.<br /><br />RayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-11384055434296688212007-08-27T20:29:00.000-07:002007-08-27T20:29:00.000-07:00I have a full subscription to Ancestry and it's wo...I have a full subscription to Ancestry and it's worth every penny. Not only have I found much information for myself, but for others too. What other one place can I find the records? <BR/><BR/>We all like FREE,and I may like it more than others, but sometimes, too, we get what we pay for. <BR/><BR/>There are MANY completely FREE sites out there. One of the best I've seen is: http://www.ShoeStringGenealogy.com/ssg1.htm <BR/><BR/>My own site has totally FREE information on it, regarding the Civil War. I hope you visit. <BR/><BR/>Jayne<BR/>http://www/bitsofblueandgray.comJaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105200453422362899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-29794726228879439662007-08-27T20:14:00.000-07:002007-08-27T20:14:00.000-07:00(grinning at Melissa) I'll try not to post this tw...(grinning at Melissa) I'll try not to post this twice. Yes, FREE is one of my favourite 4-letter words, second only to FOOD. My website is free to visit and learn from. It does cost ME, however. Not only the cost of domain name and ISP, but the cost of TIME. Even with San Diego's standard of living (I used to live on Mt. Helix), you could not afford <B>my</B> time.<BR/><BR/>I occasionally get recognition, or a vote, <B>^ >^</B> and that is payment enough. Thank <B>YOU, Randy</B>, for all you do here.<BR/><BR/><B>Happy Dae.</B><BR/>http://www.ShoeStringGenealogy.com/ssg1.htmHappyDaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04960993272772122243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-44653300676743179602007-08-27T11:30:00.001-07:002007-08-27T11:30:00.001-07:00RandyI agree totally! I couldn't have made the pr...Randy<BR/><BR/>I agree totally! I couldn't have made the progress on my family lines that I have made thus far w/o an Ancestry.com subscription.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure why people complain about paying a subscription to genealogy databases - granted I LIKE free - but why would they think they are entitled to free access to ANY genealogical data?<BR/><BR/>I enjoy doing lookups when I have time for those who request and give adequate details ... but when the complaining starts so does my use of the delete key.<BR/><BR/>Even going to the library and accessing the census on microfilm or using the Ancestry subscription isn't free - not if you want a copy of the page . . . any where from 10 to 50 cents per page. I've written courthouses for copying of records at $1 per page.<BR/><BR/>I will end my comments by saying again I really LIKE free data... I search for free sites and utilize free trials but you will not hear me complain about paying for the vast databases and convenience at Ancestry or any other online resources.<BR/><BR/>MelissaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480574425706356919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-65083990310590313192007-08-27T11:30:00.000-07:002007-08-27T11:30:00.000-07:00RandyI agree totally! I couldn't have made the pr...Randy<BR/><BR/>I agree totally! I couldn't have made the progress on my family lines that I have made thus far w/o an Ancestry.com subscription.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure why people complain about paying a subscription to genealogy databases - granted I LIKE free - but why would they think they are entitled to free access to ANY genealogical data?<BR/><BR/>I enjoy doing lookups when I have time for those who request and give adequate details ... but when the complaining starts so does my use of the delete key.<BR/><BR/>Even going to the library and accessing the census on microfilm or using the Ancestry subscription isn't free - not if you want a copy of the page . . . any where from 10 to 50 cents per page. I've written courthouses for copying of records at $1 per page.<BR/><BR/>I will end my comments by saying again I really LIKE free data... I search for free sites and utilize free trials but you will not hear me complain about paying for the vast databases and convenience at Ancestry or any other online resources.<BR/><BR/>MelissaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480574425706356919noreply@blogger.com