3rd February 2012, 08:21 AM
Cut me and I bleed.
Thank you Wax. I think that quintaine has misunderstood my request for a person with the word archaeologist in their title to earn it and prove it. Thinking that it is about them (it is often not all about them) it is about the pseudo-archaeologist - the actual point of this, ahem heated debate.
I do take exception to being called a bully - dictator - proponent of colonialist attitudes and this paragraph is - shall we say . way beyond AUP
It is a bit like allowing someone to storm into your front room - stand on a chair - and then shout at you. Well. that is what BAJR is not about. This place is for people to use, and every single response has been met with aggression or put-down. quintaine, you are a guest and have been treated as such. You have been allowed to share your views, and been allowed to continue to do so.
Your insults and insinuations have upset many people. I have sent you a message to ask for a some sensible communication. I think however, the thread has run its' course.
The lesson is confused and grey - listen to everyone . Allow the most media friendly theory to prevail but don't allow the media to control it, but er... well. To me and others it was simple. an archaeologist does archaeology. people can get involved and have their own theories, from hidden Roman underground harbours in Scotland, to Maya 2012ers but we should not waste too much time trying to engage with them, as it is never going to change their views. These views are often dangerous and political. (the City of David excavations or the Bosnian super civilisation) and where ever they are, they should be opposed, to stop nationalism from swamping our profession. Bad archaeology is bad archaeology.
as a post script, I am currently being trained in archaeo-astronomy :face-approve:
Be nice people, it is a lovely morning
Thank you Wax. I think that quintaine has misunderstood my request for a person with the word archaeologist in their title to earn it and prove it. Thinking that it is about them (it is often not all about them) it is about the pseudo-archaeologist - the actual point of this, ahem heated debate.
I do take exception to being called a bully - dictator - proponent of colonialist attitudes and this paragraph is - shall we say . way beyond AUP
Quote:When you have nothing useful to bring to a discussion you keep repeating the same old tired joke, a phoney pseudo theory. Do you even know what the expression "no names no packdrills" means - then you go and use the name. Your true colours are exposed, you are a bully, you don't debate, you decree and have everyone fall into line out of fear. The power has evidently gone to your head. I was trying to make valid points and you return with wild childish inuendo and petty retorts and you have the audacity to call yourself an archaeologist.
It is a bit like allowing someone to storm into your front room - stand on a chair - and then shout at you. Well. that is what BAJR is not about. This place is for people to use, and every single response has been met with aggression or put-down. quintaine, you are a guest and have been treated as such. You have been allowed to share your views, and been allowed to continue to do so.
Your insults and insinuations have upset many people. I have sent you a message to ask for a some sensible communication. I think however, the thread has run its' course.
The lesson is confused and grey - listen to everyone . Allow the most media friendly theory to prevail but don't allow the media to control it, but er... well. To me and others it was simple. an archaeologist does archaeology. people can get involved and have their own theories, from hidden Roman underground harbours in Scotland, to Maya 2012ers but we should not waste too much time trying to engage with them, as it is never going to change their views. These views are often dangerous and political. (the City of David excavations or the Bosnian super civilisation) and where ever they are, they should be opposed, to stop nationalism from swamping our profession. Bad archaeology is bad archaeology.
as a post script, I am currently being trained in archaeo-astronomy :face-approve:
Be nice people, it is a lovely morning