6th November 2013, 06:58 PM
Tool Wrote:My premise is that all those are possibilities, going on similar accreditation type things in pretty much every other walk of life. So, before I'm prepared to accept such a scheme I need a convincing argument of the benefits, and proof that there is a model that doesn't encourage those traits I've mentioned above and elsewhere. So far I've only seen things that increase my concern. So, instead of implying that I know nothing just because I'm new to this specific industry, maybe you could, oh I don't know, maybe say how it could actually help both archaeology and archaeologists, not just from one narrow perspective but relating to all aspects of the industry?what things have you seen that increase your concern? are you referring to mal-practice, exploitation, or just poor recording? and actually any archaeologist who is not actively demonstrating why it is a bad idea is tacitly endorsing it as a good idea. if you stay it will roll over you unless you get on board http://www.archaeologists.net/
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