27th June 2007, 11:34 AM
apologies for posting in haste. I stand corrected on some points. Lend me a hand while I climb down off my high horse will you...
I think that we can all agree however, that the less voices heard on the forum (not just Troll), the less representative of 'real' archaeology and the inherently complex issues that come with it.
even though I am far removed from the British arch scene, I have always found the BAJR forum to be enlightening and educational. One thing I have learnt from this forum is that there is clearly no easy way for a consultant to satisfy the needs of all interested parties (ie protect heritage vs. accomodate commercial interests), and this is obviously an issue faced by heritage managers worldwide. Hence my interest. However without people like Troll (however Tribal) around to highlight failings then surely we open the door even further to unscrupulous operators?
Clearly some people have felt it as a personal attack, whereas I am sure there was none.
I think that we can all agree however, that the less voices heard on the forum (not just Troll), the less representative of 'real' archaeology and the inherently complex issues that come with it.
even though I am far removed from the British arch scene, I have always found the BAJR forum to be enlightening and educational. One thing I have learnt from this forum is that there is clearly no easy way for a consultant to satisfy the needs of all interested parties (ie protect heritage vs. accomodate commercial interests), and this is obviously an issue faced by heritage managers worldwide. Hence my interest. However without people like Troll (however Tribal) around to highlight failings then surely we open the door even further to unscrupulous operators?
Clearly some people have felt it as a personal attack, whereas I am sure there was none.