26th February 2014, 07:00 PM
kevin wooldridge Wrote:I would never have the arrogance to shout 'I am better than you' at someone who doesn't join the IfA. There are good archaeologists who are not members of the IfA, just like there are poor archaeologists who are. I wouldn't tar all non-members with the same brush and I would expect the same of non-members when it comes to regarding the intentions and ambitions of those who do join. The problem as far as I can see is that many non-members are critical of the IfA for not weeding out the weakest links amongst their members but are unwilling to submit themselves to the same level of peer review and scrutiny. Chartered IfA does not penalise anyone. How can it do that. Non-members are free to operate in UK in archaeology a multitude of roles. That will continue after a formal Chartered IfA is inaugerated.
So what's with the 'Objective 4' from IFAs Strategic Plan quoted by Ken on the other thread then [blatantly ignoring your reply to him there, sorry!] - "IfA membership and registration essential demonstrations of fitness to practice" kinda sounds like those without are unfit? I'd suggest that appears to have a certain 'holier than thou' ring to it?