21st January 2008, 11:05 AM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by BAJR Host
Yes I will... and we are alos colelcting from detectorists to ensure that both groups 'see' myths busted.!
Ones I had... (back 3 years ago) but one still held by many today.
1. If I seed a site with washers or alluminium foil that will prevent Nighthawks
2. Detectorists are the same as Nighthawks
3. Anyone can just pick up a metal detector and use it straight away.... they are easy to use.
4. Detectors can work anywhere anytime, even in long grass or hard clay pastures for example.
"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu
Hi
Hosty, Although you may very occasionaly hear some of these from people, I wouldn't describe any of them as "common misconceptions" that archaeologists have about mds.
Perhaps more common are:
1. Most MDs do not declare their finds (to either PAS or HERs).
2. When finds are declared the location given is too vague.
3. The reason MDs object to declaring findspots to HERs (particularly online HERs) is that other MDS will loot "their" site.
4. Many MDs know who the most "dodgy" members of clubs tolerate their behaviour instead of criticising and ostracising them.
5. MD clubs are male dominated, commonly misogynistic and have a thriving secondary use as pornography exchanges.
Steven