GedMatch to opt in or not?

Genetic genealogy is the application of genetics to traditional genealogy. Genetic genealogy involves the use of genealogical DNA testing to determine the level and type of the genetic relationship between individuals.
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GedMatch to opt in or not?

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With new revelations about the DNA site GedMatch, should you opt in or opt out?


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Unless you are a criminal or have some criminals in your tree, don't opt out. Gedmatch is a valid genealogy research site, and your data is valuable.
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Re: GedMatch to opt in or not?

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I agree with Bottino, very good site to use to validate results from other DNA testing services
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Re: GedMatch to opt in or not?

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I have stayed in as well
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