"role is fulfilled by the IFA..."

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I`m not willing to fall out with anyone on this issue.I will say this however.I`m not remotely interested in being polite.Neither am I remotely interested in pandering to an individuals emotional response.My issue is a simple one.There is no point whatsoever in any institute setting standards when the institute itself is so far away from the reality of modern commercial endeavour.We simply do not see any evidence of a "strong,authoritative body", nor do we see any tangible evidence for "ensuring effective self-regulation".In a sense, 1man1desk, I am almost pleased that my words have prompted anger in you. There are untold amounts of field archaeologists out here who feel that way for a living.Many have left the profession in absolute disgust and I`ve been on the brink of that for years too.I have no intention of being rude 1man, I for one value your opinion in the highest possible way-it just so happens that I disagree with you due to what I have seen in my 8 years in the job.I have tried time and time again to point out that IFA standards may just as well not exist because frankly, without a "strong, authoritative body", the commercial (and academic) world of archaeology does as it pleases.As a professional, that induces rage.As a member of the public, that induces vomit. Please, and this is the last time that I will ask politely, stop passing the responsibility for this pantomime to the workers-workers who desperately try to surpass IFA standards but are ------ed in their efforts by morons who are more interested in profit margins than doing their jobs. Straight from the horses mouth-"this role is fulfilled by the IFA". 1man1desk- lets start looking at how the status quo can be changed for the better.Please allow the IFA to defend themselves.

..knowledge without action is insanity and action without knowledge is vanity..(imam ghazali,ayyuhal-walad)