27th December 2005, 08:19 PM
Glad this has come back on track.
This is one of these fab circular elements that goes nowhere.
IF archaeologists all agree that the hobby should not be banned.
AND the detectorists agree that it would be sensible to have some form of regulation (over and above all the laws that everyone has to abide by) then what is the problem.
However we have to both step back... take a hard look at why each 'group' think (or perceive) that the other is wrong.
As an archaeologist we have regulations.. we have codes and guidelines.... the point may even come when full regulation with licensed archaeologists happens. .....
What would a detectorists point of view be for making the hobby into something which does not leave itself open to criticism?
We already know that archaeology has lots to criticise... but we are working on it... (see any number of posts on BAJR / Britarch etc) so leave that aside ... what will it take to have MDs seen to be taking the results of their actions - no matter how innocently or correctly carried out - and ensuring that it moves forward with purpose and responsibility.
It does not involve banning, it does not involve external regulation (other than that which rules us all) but it does involve some form of will to show a desire to move forward -
Answers on a large postcard please.
And lets all remember that as we might just all meet each other in September? act and write as you would speak to someone face to face? Lets keep the quoting and return quotes to a minimum? this is not about analysing semantics but discussing a way forward.
Oh?. And happy festive cheer to you all
Another day another WSI?
This is one of these fab circular elements that goes nowhere.
IF archaeologists all agree that the hobby should not be banned.
AND the detectorists agree that it would be sensible to have some form of regulation (over and above all the laws that everyone has to abide by) then what is the problem.
However we have to both step back... take a hard look at why each 'group' think (or perceive) that the other is wrong.
As an archaeologist we have regulations.. we have codes and guidelines.... the point may even come when full regulation with licensed archaeologists happens. .....
What would a detectorists point of view be for making the hobby into something which does not leave itself open to criticism?
We already know that archaeology has lots to criticise... but we are working on it... (see any number of posts on BAJR / Britarch etc) so leave that aside ... what will it take to have MDs seen to be taking the results of their actions - no matter how innocently or correctly carried out - and ensuring that it moves forward with purpose and responsibility.
It does not involve banning, it does not involve external regulation (other than that which rules us all) but it does involve some form of will to show a desire to move forward -
Answers on a large postcard please.
And lets all remember that as we might just all meet each other in September? act and write as you would speak to someone face to face? Lets keep the quoting and return quotes to a minimum? this is not about analysing semantics but discussing a way forward.
Oh?. And happy festive cheer to you all
Another day another WSI?