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Ancestry/Genealogy

kdmorris

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1. From my perspective... it shouldn't be used like this

Reply to Rosie1223 (Original post)

Tue Jan 10, 2012, 03:23 PM

Jan 2012

The use of DNA sampling to link people to common ancestors is a great tool to break down brick walls. But I had no idea that they could be used like this. And all this has done is cast suspicion on all of this "Fuller" guy's descendents. Did it really help them that much?

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Is this an interesting use of Genealogy Databases or an invasion of privacy? [View all] Rosie1223 Jan 2012 OP

From my perspective... it shouldn't be used like this kdmorris Jan 2012 #1

Reminds me of the "Jewish problem" in the last century. This will be misused at some point. kickysnana Jan 2012 #2

It certainly makes me think twice about asking for DNA testing csziggy Jan 2012 #3

My wife is descended from Robert Fuller. I hadn't hear of this CanonRay Jan 2012 #4

Wow, I'd call it an invasion of privacy. frogmarch Jan 2012 #5