21st October 2008, 01:45 PM
Quote:quote:In my world (and I know that not everyone will agree to this) it should be regulated, chartered and compulsory to join. Then, and only then, would I feel that I belonged to a worthy institution and not a voluntary-club or hobby-society. I'd actually be proud to say that I'm an archaeologist... because I had earned that title, I had the respect and back-up of my peers/fellow professionals and I paid my dues. Certainly, to ensure that no wannabe TT-watching armchair enthusiast or, more-so, any corner-cutting, shyster operator could ever call themselves an archaeologist.
With you all the way there. Good luck in your application, and in changing things!