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6th August 2008, 09:10 PM
au contraire .. your witterings are most welcome
at least we won't pick you up on the outrageous misuse of a comma or wander so far off topic that you forget what it was in the first place. I have to confess that Paul's sum up was bang on for me. That said, I am not an academic.. so perhaps I am not getting it. Filter it like Oxbeast says ... set it up on a rule that looks for the word 'britarch' in the 'from' field. and make a folder in your inbox called 'Flame Wars'
BAJR.. or BOJR or BRJ is not immune.. but we can 'keep an eye on things.
Its like the IFA and BAJR.. we do different things but that does not make one less important.
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6th August 2008, 10:22 PM
I've tried to leave Bratarch for ages, but I can't. Some deeply sad part of my psyche (one of many) finds it all grimly fascinating - just like if a dog was gnawing my foot off.
Dr Wardle's huffy response was kind of ironic and very Britarchy - great sense of humour there:face-stir:
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6th August 2008, 11:43 PM
I am sure Pete was being ironic ... I love it being passed chunks of Bonekicker fawning / questions about the name of an obscure sussex village / and I have been told that posts on artefact sales are now reaching illiad length.
I gave up after the lack of moderation, where viciousnes became the norm.. where people could not speak their mind without fear.. and where personal comments were allowed to remain - I like the fact I can edit... and I have learned my lesson, where a gentle edit is better than a heavy hand. I like the range.. from music to crazy context sheets.. from questions about the Historic Enviroment to Tax issues and pleas for help... it's a rich forum with archaeologists at all levels.. and its you who make it... thanks
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7th August 2008, 12:39 AM
I have found Britarch quite interesting since I joined, shame it houses arrogant dinosaurs such as Paul Barford but hey ho, nothing in life is perfect.
Being an effing detectorist myself I found it pointless to even try and debate the points being raised in respect of the hobby as goal posts were continually moved and the arguements being presented were just a smoke screen behind which more basic goals hid.
The hobby is here to stay, like it or not! Yes there is a lot of room for improvement which some of us spend a lot of time encouraging, so it is refreshing to come across archaeologists such as David who can think outside the box and see the benefits that the hobby can offer if given the chance.
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7th August 2008, 09:27 AM
And thats where you and other f'ing detectorists are welcome .. just as you made me and f'ing archaeologists welcome.
We don't debate that much as we should here I suppose, people are worried about saying the wrong thing...
Honest debate is what we (as BAJRites) should be proud of.
and can I say it is refreshing (and then you find that it is typical) to come across people like Steve, and Pete and Gary and Mark and Jerry and Gordon and scores of others.
As we all know - the basic aim is the same... it is the method of delivery... All of us have something to offer..
I am looking forward to a paper by a friend at Archeology SCotland - who will be looking (I hope) at Commercial involvement in Community - I also want to look at Charity Units and involvement (steady Uo1) - are we (as archaeologists) in danger of telling the local (who we see as the client) how to look at their own heritage? and thus undermining our support?
Hmmm? Just allowing YAC clubber to wash pottery or having a day where people can look at grumpy field archs behind a fence... is not community involvement.
Anyway I digress!
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7th August 2008, 10:42 AM
What I particularly like about Britarch are the extended essays some Council-employed individuals write on an obscure topic, then add their email signatures to the bottom. Is this being done in their own time or the Council's? Isn't that our council tax they're spending on debating the finer points of last night's Bonekickers episode?
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7th August 2008, 10:54 AM
Quote:quote:What I particularly like about Britarch are the extended essays some Council-employed individuals write on an obscure topic, then add their email signatures to the bottom. Is this being done in their own time or the Council's? Isn't that our council tax they're spending on debating the finer points of last night's Bonekickers episode?
Oooh, can I ask them please? :face-stir::face-confused:
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7th August 2008, 11:27 AM
blimey... you ant kill BAJR too...
but I suppose it is an essential part of being an archaeologist so is allowable !
I was told that Britarch notes BAJR just moans about how the IFA are not enforcing standards ... I refer the honourable gentleman to previous discussions .. about what they can and can't do... and shall we say that for ever grumbling moan.....there is also a real issue.
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7th August 2008, 11:31 AM
Umm, you get the same thing on here, Windbag. One of the benefits of anonymity, perhaps.
I've also heard of instances of people getting a bit carried away and saying things which are well known within an organization but should really not be said publically, and then getting disciplined for it. Unfortunately the trolls are not subject to this.
I think a lot of the real academic debate might happen on the period/theme specific lists, where people are more likely to know and respect each other.
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7th August 2008, 12:57 PM
Hello there,
Yes its a real sign of lowering professional standards when people employed as specialist by public ally funded bodies sink to engaging on public forums and lists isn't it?
Surely shouldn't they be busy loafing around waiting for their pensions and making up some new bureaucratic regulations?
It is of course completely different for private sector workers who instead of suckling at the teat of public funds are engaged in the good old honest activity of stealing from their employers. I didn't get where I am today by not stealing from my employers, in my day it was all different let me tell you....blah....blah...blah....hurrumph.....hurumph
Anyway, I'll just finish my port and cigar before getting on and spanking the new maid, after all these fillies need breaking in you know? }
Steven
