[David Ransome]

Hi,

Information is rarely free, my own library/collection has cost thousands of pounds! I don't mind people using my information but it is nice to get some credit at times.

A chap published a book in the 1990's and didn't tell me he was doing it, I found out when I saw a copy on a bookshop shelf. The book was 60% copied from my writings/research and included many of my photos and tables. No credit given whatsoever and the 'author', when confronted, said he forgot to tell me! Congratulations to the publisher however who took a hard line with him and actually sent me a payment as an apology. I am not at liberty to give you the title or the publisher however.

The money paid for more research material,

Therefore I have no problem with people making a charge for their information, it usually costs a heck of a lot less than getting it yourself. I don't mind sharing information with like minded individuals because I know that they will share theirs with me, as on this and other boards. Hopefully the information I give is of use to people!

I bought one of those CDs before this thread began just to see what it was, but for a lot less money than some paid for it. I would much rather have paid it's true creator for it however!

Regards,

David