Erm, should I reply to these people?

[lazyphoque]

I'm getting emails from a group of people with the same last name as me about their family tree/family history. I am not related to them. I just ignored the first one because this happens occasionally (I have a pretty common first/last name combo), but now there are 6 messages.

I feel so awkward. Should I let them know or just continue to eavesdrop? I could participate in a conference call that they are arranging!

[mypunkinpie]

I would just block their email address.

[mrssavy42112]

I’d probably respond, but only because one of my great uncles is really into our family genealogy and has done a lot of emailing & phone calls to make this massive tree. It’s actually quite impressive & if the people on the other side never responded, we would never have known those parts of our history. Although, I admit I’d never have the time or dedication to do as much research as he does.

[lazyphoque]

Oh, Uncle D is working hard, here, mrssavy!

I did reply. Their project sounds very cool, and I'd hate for someone to miss the opportunity to be a part of it. I'm a sap.