I’ve heard that those DNA kits advertised on the market aren’t worth their salt.
I didn’t say it – I’m saying that’s what I heard.
On a tv program a few months ago, identical twins were tested and their results were different.
I don’t know much about all that stuff but my non-scientific mind guesses that they are supposed to be the same?
Someone gave my folks the Ancestry DNA kits last Christmas and with their results, I know there is no need for me to take a test too.
I’m a product of my folks so I could base myself on their results (unless I was left on their doorstep).
But I’m still tempted to do it.
I like the idea of people “linked” to me reaching out and exchanging emails with “relatives”, distant or not.
But at the same token, I’m paranoid that the site could get hacked and my information used to for malicious intent. I don’t like the thought of my DNA information floating around in a company’s database.
Being cheap and paranoid, I will likely not do it but wouldn’t that be a crazy twist to use in a story?
You do DNA test for fun but find out that you aren’t who you think you are and your world is turned upside down?
Hmmm…it’s an idea.
What are your thoughts? Would you or have you done one of those ancestry dna test?
Marquessa 
Interesting question. I would like to do it but I haven’t because most of the DNA ancestory agencies own the rights to your DNA profile when you do it. And you pay them for the privilege. if not for that I would love to it.
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You are right! I never thought of ir as me paying them to basically using me!
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Every person that I know that has done it will tell me their service doesn’t take ownership of the DNA profiles. I’ll read the contract and there it is. This profile is the sole property of …
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Yikes! I appreciate you confirming this. I won’t be doing it, that’s for sure!
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Nope, nada, not going to happen. My suspicious mind isn’t afraid to hacks or leaks, but the intentional release or SALE of client records. This country has done unthinkable, inhumane things to humans for the “sake of science” or even more so – profit. It maybe be a different time…and different “scientists,” but the capitalistic mindset still reigns supreme. If a way is found to make money from banks of DNA records, what’s to stop a company from cashing in? I’ve never read testing guidelines on a kit but wouldn’t be at all surprised if companies claimed right of retention and ownership of bio materials. There are many ways to obtain DNA samples today, but pay someone to test mine, then keep it? I’ll pass. 😒
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Nothing like my sis for knocking the temptation out of me and setting me STRAIGHT!👍🏾Now, instead of being leery, I’m more afraid that they can sell my info!🤬
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Well, you already know my story. Did Ancestry and found my bio father 🤷🏽♀️
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Oh yes, I remembered! It does work out in situations like yours. I’m not going to do it and maybe I could make connections via my folks’ accounts (with their ok) – they have zero interest🤔
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Lol maybe
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Hi Marquessa!
I would love to know my DNA ancestry but like you, I just sit back and use my imagination, or talk with the grandparents. I’m tempted sometimes to use those kits but nah…I have a few reasons why not.
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Talking to the grandparents are great however mine are no longer around. And when they were around, other things were going on so those convos didn’t come up too much.:(
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