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The biggest disadvantage to Ancestry is their strict privacy rules. They do not have a chromosome browser, they do not have an auto cluster tool, and although they let you see people who share DNA with both you and another genetic match, they do not let you see how closely those shared matches are related to the other person. This can make things difficult when trying to construct a hypothetical tree or when people do not respond to emails asking for more information (which happens frequently). Many people in Ancestry's large database, bought the test, looked at their ethnicity results once, and then never logged in again. Also, to get the full value out of your AncestryDNA test, you will need a membership to Ancestry. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to look at the trees uploaded by your matches. | The biggest disadvantage to Ancestry is their strict privacy rules. They do not have a chromosome browser, they do not have an auto cluster tool, and although they let you see people who share DNA with both you and another genetic match, they do not let you see how closely those shared matches are related to the other person. This can make things difficult when trying to construct a hypothetical tree or when people do not respond to emails asking for more information (which happens frequently). Many people in Ancestry's large database, bought the test, looked at their ethnicity results once, and then never logged in again. Also, to get the full value out of your AncestryDNA test, you will need a membership to Ancestry. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to look at the trees uploaded by your matches. | ||
In summary, Ancestry has strict privacy rules which can be irritating for advanced genealogists and those interested in chromosome mapping, Thrulines is not perfect, and many matches do not respond to emails which is especially hard for beginning genealogists. However, the size of their database really does make up for a lot. Many genealogists still consider Ancestry to be the best company for genetic research, especially if those researchers are working on brick wall Ancestors who lived in the United States. | In summary, Ancestry has strict privacy rules which can be irritating for advanced genealogists and those interested in chromosome mapping, Thrulines is not perfect, and many matches do not respond to emails which is especially hard for beginning genealogists. However, the size of their database really does make up for a lot. Many genealogists still consider Ancestry to be the best company for genetic research, especially if those researchers are working on brick wall Ancestors who lived in the United States. Those who are looking for closer relatives such adoptees or those who have given children up for adoption, should definitely test with Ancestry just in case the one close relative you are looking for has already tested in their database. Maybe your biological mother is in Ancestry but not any other company. | ||
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