16th March 2011, 09:31 AM
I wish we did know what they were concentrating on. They do seem to be trying to be more open... with a little help from people who really knew about serious outreach. Though all the words in the world don't seem to count for action. Would community archaeology continue? Would it flourish... ? most likely.
Asking archaeologists to join won't cut it. I don't mind the CBA getting funded, as long as it is not just to gain control or stifle, but to support and to acknowledge the work of others. 2 weeks worth of adoration of buff Olympic steroid abusers in Lycra pants.. or out of touch tweedies who have not been in a trench for decades? Lets get together ... thats something I would support. I agree with Oz in that archaeology should really be for all, and has to change, rather than force people to bend to its will.
Asking archaeologists to join won't cut it. I don't mind the CBA getting funded, as long as it is not just to gain control or stifle, but to support and to acknowledge the work of others. 2 weeks worth of adoration of buff Olympic steroid abusers in Lycra pants.. or out of touch tweedies who have not been in a trench for decades? Lets get together ... thats something I would support. I agree with Oz in that archaeology should really be for all, and has to change, rather than force people to bend to its will.