28th April 2009, 03:40 PM
VoR says
I could say that we are able to talk and discuss more than one thing at a time :face-huh: (bit like being able to walk talk and eat ... though I have yet to master all three simultaneously)
and this is the only public forum where it is being discussed. on another thread.
The issues raised in this thread, are of great relevance to how we pecieve archaeology, how others percieve it, access, rights, and who has the rights to say who can do what.
As one who is often told to butt out... its none of my business, thank goodness I, and you, are allowed the freedom to do so.
Freedom to comment (within the bounds of netiquette) is open to anyone who will uphold the simple tenets ..
Do I agree with Mr Pendragon, perhaps not, do I agree his points bear scrutiny... Yes.
As you see, Digital Digging and others, find this a suitable discussion to have with wider reaching implications.
Who owns the Past...? Who Cares for it? Who should comment?
OR do we feel so imbuded with self importance that the general hoi polloi should listen to their betters - after all, our collective work with Stonehenge is perhaps not at the top end of acceptable. :face-confused:
:face-topic:
"Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage."
Niccolo Machiavelli
Quote:quote:650 jobs reported lost in archaeology, and people spend time worrying about some fruitcake in a layby. Give me strength.
I could say that we are able to talk and discuss more than one thing at a time :face-huh: (bit like being able to walk talk and eat ... though I have yet to master all three simultaneously)
and this is the only public forum where it is being discussed. on another thread.
The issues raised in this thread, are of great relevance to how we pecieve archaeology, how others percieve it, access, rights, and who has the rights to say who can do what.
As one who is often told to butt out... its none of my business, thank goodness I, and you, are allowed the freedom to do so.
Freedom to comment (within the bounds of netiquette) is open to anyone who will uphold the simple tenets ..
Do I agree with Mr Pendragon, perhaps not, do I agree his points bear scrutiny... Yes.
As you see, Digital Digging and others, find this a suitable discussion to have with wider reaching implications.
Who owns the Past...? Who Cares for it? Who should comment?
OR do we feel so imbuded with self importance that the general hoi polloi should listen to their betters - after all, our collective work with Stonehenge is perhaps not at the top end of acceptable. :face-confused:
:face-topic:
"Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage."
Niccolo Machiavelli