17th April 2009, 10:12 AM
TBH having read the points on Britarch it seems very like personal sour grapes. All the comments were very directed at yourself and uncalled for. I don't post here a lot. (Most of my online time at the mo is devoted to finding out new ways to break 60 year old motorcycles) but I don't see how the individuals were adding to the debate. By the same arguement there would be no need for local archaeology groups, the Yorkshire Archaeological Society, etc
One of the issues for the IFA, I think, is that it is expected to be all things to all people. Some want it to function as a union, others as a chartered organisation, some as a lobbying body. Sometimes you need more focus on a defined aspect of the issues.
As has mentioned if it is effective and appeals to people then it will attract members and grow, and if it doesn't well it doesn't, but you don't know if you don't try.
I also notice that one of those calling for you to be a member of the IFA isn't listed as a member themselves.
One of the issues for the IFA, I think, is that it is expected to be all things to all people. Some want it to function as a union, others as a chartered organisation, some as a lobbying body. Sometimes you need more focus on a defined aspect of the issues.
As has mentioned if it is effective and appeals to people then it will attract members and grow, and if it doesn't well it doesn't, but you don't know if you don't try.
I also notice that one of those calling for you to be a member of the IFA isn't listed as a member themselves.