Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Living DNA - A new DNA company

2017-06-15 Thread Cheri Mello
So now it looks like Living DNA did away with the indemnify clause and now it's more of a use at your own risk. Roberta Estes wrote about the update today: https://goo.gl/RTzvke Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Living DNA - A new DNA company

2017-06-15 Thread Cheri Mello
Good to know. Thanks! On Jun 15, 2017 7:16 AM, "'Lisa' via Azores Genealogy" < azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I purchased one of their kits (for myself) at Jamboree. I read the > article yesterday and it does raise concerns. However, I only want to test > with them for clues on my U.K.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Living DNA - A new DNA company

2017-06-15 Thread 'Lisa' via Azores Genealogy
I purchased one of their kits (for myself) at Jamboree. I read the article yesterday and it does raise concerns. However, I only want to test with them for clues on my U.K. origins which go back to 1700's. I don't plan to download data (I can do that from FTDNA). My takeaway from the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Living DNA - A new DNA company

2017-06-15 Thread Cheri Mello
I wouldn't want to pay for the court costs of a company. I'm sure Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist, will say more when she gets back from her genealogy speeches in New Zealand or Australia. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Living DNA - A new DNA company

2017-06-15 Thread Margaret Vicente
Cheri, I disagree with the tone of this article. Living DNA is providing its users with a deterrent because I find most of us are oblivious of future consequences and merrily go about sharing our DNA key foolishly. The question it raises for me is this. Would I give any stranger the key to

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Living DNA - A new DNA company

2017-06-14 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
I think I would avoid this company like the plague. Rick From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cheri Mello Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7:22 PM To: Azores Genealogy; madeira-geneal...@googlegroups.com; islandrou...@googlegroups.com Subject: