28th December 2012, 04:20 PM
no matter what you two reactionaries care to perpetuate, the standards crisis is not the fault of the ifa. standards might well have progressively slipped since the introdction of the freeforall in the early 90s, but the ifa remain the only body actively engaged in setting standards - algao seem incapable. if these (industry) standards are failing it is the repsonsibility of every professional archaeologist to do something (other than carp), by presenting the evidence and not unsubstantiated hearsay.
the main problem with the ifa standards, as you so adroitly pointed out dinosaur, is that curators use them as a cureall, without actually understanding what could be achieved from the site and the recoverable data.
@redexile - quite like some of your academia showcased papers - might have something to offer you shortly
the main problem with the ifa standards, as you so adroitly pointed out dinosaur, is that curators use them as a cureall, without actually understanding what could be achieved from the site and the recoverable data.
@redexile - quite like some of your academia showcased papers - might have something to offer you shortly
If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about answers