We recommend that even though the person who has posted the information has verified that it is correct, you should do it also. Most likely, you will pass your information on to others, and one piece of incorrect information on the Internet can really cause problems down the line. For seasoned genealogists, the Internet has become a critical tool, especially with the ability to network with other genealogists all over the world. Surname mailing lists can connect thousands of potential relatives. If you have questions, you can e-mail someone and find out information, and vice versa.
People are so grateful.
Sometimes I get 50 e-mails a day, and I can send them a copy of what I have compiled on my tree. Maybe it will help them out. It really has connected the whole world together. Recently, Jensen has contacted European relatives descended from a remote branch of his family tree. Other members of the Pinellas Genealogy Society have used the Internet to translate foreign documents.