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Use of data from my WorldConnect files in other Ancestry products

Use of data from my WorldConnect files in other Ancestry products

Posted: 27 May 2014 9:32PM GMT
Classification: Query
I've used WorldConnect for many years and have recommended it often. I am very pleased with the search capabilities and displays. But there is one aspect that dismays me: one of the chief benefits, in my mind, has always been the file owner's ability to determine whether or not to allow downloads directly from WorldConnect, and if allowed, how many generations can be downloaded. I've never allowed downloads, preferring to have people contact me first. I've recently noticed that what appears to me to be some of my data appears in another person's files, and they have the following source note:

Repository:
Name: Ancestry.com
Note:

Title: Ancestry Family Trees
Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.
Note:
This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created.

This suggests to me that when I upload a GEDCOM to WorldConnect, that same information is also loaded into Ancestry Family Tree, but without the restriction I've placed on downloads. If that is indeed the case, it seems disingenuous for WorldConnect to suggest to users that they have the ability to prevent downloads. It's also interesting to have Ancestry characterize me as a member ("Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members") when, as a non-member, I can't actually access my own information once it is incorporated into Ancestry Family Tree.

If I'm mistaken, please let me know. If I'm correct though, about WorldConnect files being incorporated into Ancestry World Tree, I think that fact should be prominently mentioned in the WorldConnect FAQs (which currently say "If you did not submit the file, you will be able to download a copy only if the submitter has agreed to share their file.")

Re: Use of data from my WorldConnect files in other Ancestry products

Posted: 27 May 2014 9:46PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi, Robert- I agree with you 100%. I also have my WC trees set to NOT allow downloads. It isn't because I mind sharing but I'd rather do so through personal private contact and communication with those who share an interest in my tree data and I'd like to know that the people have also done their OWN homework.

It is NOT true that RootsWeb WorldConnect trees are copied or included in any Ancestry tree searches or download capabilities (unless of course you also have trees you created or uploaded to Ancestry's public tree program). Those trees would be subject to the Ancestry system/rules.

I think possibly what the person who told you this is confused between the OLD defunct Ancestry World Trees and the CURRENT Ancestry Public and Private trees. The AWT trees are included in searches of WorldConnect trees but are not included in the current Ancestry tree program searches or downloads. AWT (and RootsWeb WC trees)and Ancestry Public and Private trees are completely separate.

Joan

Re: Use of data from my WorldConnect files in other Ancestry products

Posted: 27 May 2014 10:38PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thanks, Joan. I'm happy to hear that I was wrong. Like you, I am not against sharing my data -- I just prefer to know with whom I'm sharing, so that what I send out is pertinent and appropriate to the requester.

Robert

Re: Use of data from my WorldConnect files in other Ancestry products

Posted: 7 Aug 2014 1:34AM GMT
Classification: Query
DONT MEAN TO BE RUDE BUT ISINT THAT WHAT WORLD TREE IS ALL ABOUT PEOPLE ALL DO THAT WE WILL ALL BE UP WHATEVA CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE SOME CANT RECIEVE E MAILS AND PROFILES LIKE ME WONT PAY THE STUPID AMOUNTS TO GIVE MY RECORDS N DATA WHAT NO ONE HAS PICTURES OF OUR KIN FOLK AS THEY ARE NOW AND USA DONT HAVE EARLY FAMILYS WHY DO YOU EXPECT EVERYONE TO SHARE BUT NOT YOURS AND PEOPLE CANT CONTACT INDIVIDUAL PEOPLE SO THROUGH THIS POST AND POSTS LIKE IT I AM NOW CLOSING ALL MINE SELFISH I KNOW BUT NOT AS SELFISH AS SOME PEOPLE ARE SO NASTY THESE DAYS WE COULD ALL SAY THE SAME AS YOU AND KEEP IT ALL TO OURSELF ITS NOT LIKE MOST ARE ALIVE IS IT PRIVACY MY EYE .... I CALL IT PURE SPITE OFF NEGATIVE PEOPLE HAVE FUN WITH THAT THANKS AND SORRY BUT ITS MY OUTLOOK ON IT XXX MUCH LUV THO

Re: Use of data from my WorldConnect files in other Ancestry products

Posted: 7 Aug 2014 1:36AM GMT
Classification: Query
AT LAST SOMEONE WHO SEES IT LIKE IT SHOULD BE HELPING EACH OTHER OUT SHAREING IS CAREING WHAT HARM CAN IT DO THEY ARNT HERE AND NO ONE CAN BE HARMED XX AJ JACOBS HAS ASKED US ALL TO SHARE XX

Re: Use of data from my WorldConnect files in other Ancestry products

Posted: 21 Apr 2015 6:57PM GMT
Classification: Query
i think the object of the tree is to share anyone wanting my info can feel free it has to be out there for everyone i dont mind that at all why would people want it if not connected and if everyone had the attitude of keeping it for private viewing no one would get far while they copy everyone elses the site offers you to save info then people ask why have you got it well 1 it was offered and 2 they my family too why else if you keep those who prefer it private should not be allowed to go onto shared or any other then it should be private for them not to see any of shared trees see how things would work then i choose to share but why should closed trees be allowed to take take take n make people ask for them i wont ask anyone if it is shut fine but it should apply theres closed for seeing all others no matter what reason leave it for the spiteful children lol

Re: Use of data from my WorldConnect files in other Ancestry products

Posted: 21 Apr 2015 7:08PM GMT
Classification: Query
i do understand that but some people are shy and wont ask i think if it was all shared we would all connect all info to everyone on our trees both ways and i dont mind anyone having my info and docs unless theres things u need private due to adoptions and family secrets that would cause harm to anyone im all for that but i have seen and been accused of a picture i put on my tree 5 year ago for stealing it it was mine and i was offered it then got told i pinched the pic off them haha i can see your point but the info is all going to connect us all to one another and i was taught to share my toys lol xxx
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