Update: April 25, 2022
I love reading comments in groups that discuss people's experience with their DNA results. I
Sharing here some comments:
A. I have done FTDNA and it isby far the worst at identifying my Armenian DNA (I'm 1/4). Ancestry was better, but 23&me knocked it out of the park. If another test is in your budget, I'd retest with 23&me.
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In this digital age, we have the option to find out about our DNA. Many are so thrilled to find out. However, many are worried of it's negative side, with so much information already about you on the world wide web, what would be the consequences of such personal data accessible by total strangers?
On Facebook DNA conversation thread had this posted:
" Funny thing is the USA government just bought everything ancestors. Com had on all people who did DNA tests the USA also bought the national geographic DNA collection data and that data was not supposed to be allowed for third party sale".
So now it's being trades left and right.
I'll list here more information I find about those huge databases, as they keep changing hands.
23andMe Pros and Cons
11 Significant DNA Database Pros and Cons
10 Pivotal Pros and Cons of DNA Fingerprinting
While we are at it, here is an interesting analysis of technology: 12 Pros and Cons of Technology
You are welcome to comment with updates as well. Knowledge is power as they say. A short thrill of knowing your DNA vs the negative usage by strangers of your data, is it worth having your DNA done? With this knowledge, you might decide to proceed to have your DNA done or not.
Some research got these results, sharing with you:
11 Significant DNA Database Pros and Cons, While having this information, it turns out Vittana organization has a bunch of important research about different topics, such us the pros and cons of living in various states. So if you are thinking of moving to a specific state, you might like to read and decide for yourself. I have friends who live or just moved to Boca Raton, so here is the info. 20 Pros and Cons of Living in Boca Raton, Florida
See also in this blog:
DNA testing and it's dangers
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