29th December 2005, 09:25 PM
Hi all,
After a great opening post Post by Steve it is such a shame that the discussion has taken this unfortunate turn, it would be great to see it back on track!
As this is only my 2nd Post on the Forum i would like to Re-introduce myself! I am Darren and am an active Detectorist and have been now for 7 years, i Detect in East Yorkshire and report and record all my finds with the SMR/HER I have no quarrel with Archaeologists and prefer to work alongside to help build up a picture of history locally (National History has it's importance and i do support it as does the PAS and it's goals which i also support!)But i feel local Archaeologists can benefit greatly from my results which is why i report directly to them!.
I know it has already been covered at length by Steve in his earlier posts but if anyone wants to ask any questions about how i do things or in turn offer comments both good and bad i will take on board and/or answer as honest as i can. I often tire or despair at seeing the same old arguments and wish to see not only "Bridge-Building" but a respect for one another,we all have a duty to the Archaeological Resource in one way or another and how i see it is this " I take out of the Ploughsoil so i should put back as much by way of imformation as i can" and by conversing with Archaeologists such as David and others who believe that Detecting has a place in Archaeology i found myself asking my local Archaeologists what they would like to see from me rather than the other way around.
B.A.J.R is a fantastic Ambassador for both Archaeology and Detecting and i try to promote active recording and it's ideals to other Detectorists that ask me for advice.
Best wishes to all
Darren
P.S We now have an opportunity on this most Respected Forum to talk to Academics who share the idea of cooperation, so please let's not spoil this chance to engage in fruitful dialogue here, the tedious political in-fighting can be left for another time and a different Forum.
Many thanks and apologies for the long post
Wishing you all a Happy New Year.
After a great opening post Post by Steve it is such a shame that the discussion has taken this unfortunate turn, it would be great to see it back on track!
As this is only my 2nd Post on the Forum i would like to Re-introduce myself! I am Darren and am an active Detectorist and have been now for 7 years, i Detect in East Yorkshire and report and record all my finds with the SMR/HER I have no quarrel with Archaeologists and prefer to work alongside to help build up a picture of history locally (National History has it's importance and i do support it as does the PAS and it's goals which i also support!)But i feel local Archaeologists can benefit greatly from my results which is why i report directly to them!.
I know it has already been covered at length by Steve in his earlier posts but if anyone wants to ask any questions about how i do things or in turn offer comments both good and bad i will take on board and/or answer as honest as i can. I often tire or despair at seeing the same old arguments and wish to see not only "Bridge-Building" but a respect for one another,we all have a duty to the Archaeological Resource in one way or another and how i see it is this " I take out of the Ploughsoil so i should put back as much by way of imformation as i can" and by conversing with Archaeologists such as David and others who believe that Detecting has a place in Archaeology i found myself asking my local Archaeologists what they would like to see from me rather than the other way around.
B.A.J.R is a fantastic Ambassador for both Archaeology and Detecting and i try to promote active recording and it's ideals to other Detectorists that ask me for advice.
Best wishes to all
Darren
P.S We now have an opportunity on this most Respected Forum to talk to Academics who share the idea of cooperation, so please let's not spoil this chance to engage in fruitful dialogue here, the tedious political in-fighting can be left for another time and a different Forum.
Many thanks and apologies for the long post
Wishing you all a Happy New Year.