15th May 2006, 03:11 PM
Tom, I really respect what you have said in this thread and the fact that you have said it.
I for one have an awful lot of Respect for David, he has often taken the time to talk sense in to me (which I thnak him for) and as Gary says if he asked me at any time to back off or leave the board then I mwould do so immmediately and with the minimum of fuss.
I dont think that detecting is quite the minority that you seem to think it is, while there are not the hoards of 180,000 that have been quoetd elsewhere, there still are a fair few number of us.
Some of us, myself for example, depsite quite ofetn losing my rag, are still determined to debate and discuss, given the chance, my pupose in highglighting both Davids and Pauls posts earlier in this thread was to point out the differences in approach to this subject and why some respond as they do.
Gary has made a video, in conjunction with archaeologists, demonstrating cooperation in the field. How can this possibly be anything other than a very positive thing to show.
I have to say that on the occasions I have been fortunate enough to work for archaeologists on digs as a detectorist, I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
I found that the field archaeologists and diggers were as interested in what I did and how I did it as I was in their processes, they took the time to show me exactly what they were doing, pointing out the features etc.... and not once did I ever encounter the preduces or attitudes that I have found on the forums from some.
Good for you for not allowing yourself be sucked into Tom, but whatever you may think, I for one am here to learn and to teach.
Regards
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Quote:quote:I also believe you will find that if Mr Hosty asked detectorist to back off on the subject we would leave this board without causing any fuss.
I for one have an awful lot of Respect for David, he has often taken the time to talk sense in to me (which I thnak him for) and as Gary says if he asked me at any time to back off or leave the board then I mwould do so immmediately and with the minimum of fuss.
I dont think that detecting is quite the minority that you seem to think it is, while there are not the hoards of 180,000 that have been quoetd elsewhere, there still are a fair few number of us.
Some of us, myself for example, depsite quite ofetn losing my rag, are still determined to debate and discuss, given the chance, my pupose in highglighting both Davids and Pauls posts earlier in this thread was to point out the differences in approach to this subject and why some respond as they do.
Gary has made a video, in conjunction with archaeologists, demonstrating cooperation in the field. How can this possibly be anything other than a very positive thing to show.
I have to say that on the occasions I have been fortunate enough to work for archaeologists on digs as a detectorist, I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
I found that the field archaeologists and diggers were as interested in what I did and how I did it as I was in their processes, they took the time to show me exactly what they were doing, pointing out the features etc.... and not once did I ever encounter the preduces or attitudes that I have found on the forums from some.
Good for you for not allowing yourself be sucked into Tom, but whatever you may think, I for one am here to learn and to teach.
Regards
http://www.detector-distribution.co.uk
For all your detecting needs.