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::Another thing to think about is this: Do consumers have a lower or higher likelihood of choosing a quality service provider on a Website containing more information by which to compare/contrast each provider? I find that swindlers don't like to be compared to competitors, whereas seasoned pros shine brighter the more the customer learns about each provider. [[User:RitcheyMT|RitcheyMT]] 15:28, 25 July 2012 (UTC) | ::Another thing to think about is this: Do consumers have a lower or higher likelihood of choosing a quality service provider on a Website containing more information by which to compare/contrast each provider? I find that swindlers don't like to be compared to competitors, whereas seasoned pros shine brighter the more the customer learns about each provider. [[User:RitcheyMT|RitcheyMT]] 15:28, 25 July 2012 (UTC) | ||
::I think we have no way to verify if someone is experienced ornot and will treat people honestly and fairly. We are opening a can of worms here that we do not want to handle. By listing these people we are saying they are ok and we will be liable for anything that goes wrong. We do not allow the publishers of software and people can go elsewhere for referrals. This is something that I do not feel belongs on the wiki. Elder Knox | ::I think we have no way to verify if someone is experienced ornot and will treat people honestly and fairly. We are opening a can of worms here that we do not want to handle. By listing these people we are saying they are ok and we will be liable for anything that goes wrong. We do not allow the publishers of software and people can go elsewhere for referrals. This is something that I do not feel belongs on the wiki. Elder Knox If I remember correctly, the Family History Library used to have a list of professional researchers that patrons could reference if they needed professional research help. My understand was that the professionals were vetted both their research credentials and that they had an honest business.This protected both the reputation of FamilySearch and the Library but also mitigated fiscal exposure if a patron was unhappy with the service they received from the professional.The professionals list on the wiki doesn't appear to have any vetting. It looks like anyone, valid pros and fraudesters alike can add themselves to the list with no more than a working FamilySearch login.Additionally, I'm told that the links and text associated with advertisements were removed from the wiki over the past few years. The policy of putting ads back on the list flies in the face of that older policy opening up wounds from the earlier removal process. --[[User:Ldrew|Ldrew]] 20:29, 26 July 2012 (UTC) | ||