16th January 2006, 02:17 PM
Troll,
I've got to say I was a little disappointed with the IFA response as well - I don't think they quite got the point of some of the questions. However, I do think you are being a bit harsh.
You want the IFA to represent archaeologists and are disappointed that it doesn't. Well, like any subscription-based organisation, it represents its members - join, and it will represent you (but as a professional institute, not a union, which is a very different beast).
You want it to police standards - well, it can't do that; but it can (and does) punish transgressions by members or RAOs if such transgressions are reported to them.
If you read their response (and other stuff they have put on BAJR) with an unbiased mind, you will find plenty of pro-active stances and actions. That does not mean that they can, or will, solve all the problems in archaeology; they don't have that kind of power. But they can set a direction and try to unify the profession behind a common agenda.
You don't have to be "on your own - again", but you can be if you want. Its your choice...
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished
I've got to say I was a little disappointed with the IFA response as well - I don't think they quite got the point of some of the questions. However, I do think you are being a bit harsh.
You want the IFA to represent archaeologists and are disappointed that it doesn't. Well, like any subscription-based organisation, it represents its members - join, and it will represent you (but as a professional institute, not a union, which is a very different beast).
You want it to police standards - well, it can't do that; but it can (and does) punish transgressions by members or RAOs if such transgressions are reported to them.
If you read their response (and other stuff they have put on BAJR) with an unbiased mind, you will find plenty of pro-active stances and actions. That does not mean that they can, or will, solve all the problems in archaeology; they don't have that kind of power. But they can set a direction and try to unify the profession behind a common agenda.
You don't have to be "on your own - again", but you can be if you want. Its your choice...
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished