Do you have an interesting family tree story?

[rosie99]

I think that as well. I am doubtful if the OP is genuine now if she gives no clue to the magazine.

CKB does not say what sex they are, it could be anyone.    No wonder we are all so wary.

[Sloe Gin]

I suspect this is the comment that might have done the damage   

You are aware that there a quite a few specialist magazines available:  many of these will accept articles on 'an interesting family tree' and will pay for these.

[cati]

I suspect this is the comment that might have done the damage   

You are aware that there a quite a few specialist magazines available:  many of these will accept articles on 'an interesting family tree' and will pay for these.

Naughty of me perhaps, but I don't see why someone else should profit from my hard work!

Cati

[Redroger]

I suspect this is the comment that might have done the damage   

You are aware that there a quite a few specialist magazines available:  many of these will accept articles on 'an interesting family tree' and will pay for these.

Naughty of me perhaps, but I don't see why someone else should profit from my hard work!

Cati

I agree Cati, it's bad enough when your tree gets plagiarised on another site, or when as has happened to me with some other work it has been posted without any acknowledgement of my copyright.

[CarolA3]

Don't hold your breath!  Most people are a bit wary of journalists at the moment ............ can't think why

Well, that is a shame. Please don't tar us all with the same brush.

I hesitated for a split second before posting the above in case it sounded a bit paranoid, but the response from RCers is exactly what I hoped for.  A close friend was interviewed once by a 'feature writer' for a 'reputable women's mag' on the subject of her career change.  I have the article - it's a work of fiction complete with unauthorised photos, and caused an awful lot of trouble for my friend.  And that was before the current scandals.
Just this once, I'll do as my mother told me - Don't talk to strangers

Regards to all, Carol

[coombs]

I think the OP is trolling or just a big wind up merchant.

PS CarolA3rd I notice you have ancestors from Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Warwickshire, so do I. But I cannot recognise any of your names in my tree.

[CarolA3]

PS CarolA3rd I notice you have ancestors from Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Warwickshire, so do I. But I cannot recognise any of your names in my tree.

Snap!  So we're not related then

[cati]

This was also my concern:

So... who is writing the 'how to do it' part?  What are their credentials?

Why do I ask this? Because there are many articles (and indeed some books) on family history published that contain information that is out of date or  downright wrong:  I teach family history and I really don't want to appear to endorse incorrect information.

I have read some really rubbish articles on how to go about FH: and I can just imagine the scenario where one of my students says 'But in that article you were in it said that you don't need to get birth certificates' or something else horrendous!

[admin07]

The OP has not been online for over a week and may - or may not - have seen your comments.  Let's hope that a response is given soon.  They may be able to allay the worries being expressed but in the meantime, there is no obvious reason not to present a friendly welcome to this member. 

If you have any major concerns, please report them to the moderating team and let them deal with the matter.  It is the best way forward.

Thank you.