21st June 2006, 07:46 PM
You are missing the point.
As previously stated, I do not believe that the Affiliate grade is intended for professonal archaeologists.
True, debate is open to everyone, and Affiliates are subject to the Standards. But influence is open to those with a vote.
I don't want you to join as a corporate member in order to co-opt you; I don't imagine that corporate status would change your views, why should they? So, we would disagree just as much as we do now. The point is that all viewpoints need to be influentially represented. If you were an active, involved member, your joining as a corporate member would contribute more to achieving your aims than joining as an affiliate. Can't see the point in that.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished
As previously stated, I do not believe that the Affiliate grade is intended for professonal archaeologists.
True, debate is open to everyone, and Affiliates are subject to the Standards. But influence is open to those with a vote.
I don't want you to join as a corporate member in order to co-opt you; I don't imagine that corporate status would change your views, why should they? So, we would disagree just as much as we do now. The point is that all viewpoints need to be influentially represented. If you were an active, involved member, your joining as a corporate member would contribute more to achieving your aims than joining as an affiliate. Can't see the point in that.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished