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12th November 2009, 04:18 PM
BrianAldridge Wrote:It is hardly the fault of IFA's Council that 109 people voted at the last AGM....Even here in Borsetshire we got our voting forms and paperwork! ...If people don't vote when it is made this easy for them, what else can you expect the IfA to do?
I wasn't saying that it was the council's fault, though I know of several members who didn't get their voting papers in time due to the postal strike. I got mine the day before the deadline so couldn't vote. I'd agree with you that if people don't vote/act then they bring events on themselves.
BrianAldridge Wrote:They've already said on their Facebook forum that they are gathering responses from members to be sent to Council - who here has actually contacted them, rather than just whinging on here?
Well I have for a start. And will be writing to them again. As will be/have many colleagues.
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12th November 2009, 07:34 PM
with a due respect Brian, stating this is IfA business and only IfA business is not quite true, as this decision would affect many many non-IfA staff as well. it is therefore everyones business. As to the comment about whinging on an internet forum... BAJR is a lot more than that. indeed it allows all views to be aired publicly, including yours, after all this is free speech. yes there is much critisism however there is also just as much praise and support. apart from that... this is highlighting why support is needed from wherever it comes. I am very glad to see your posts here that add to the discussion, perhaps its time to stop seeing bajr as the anti-IfA and rather as an alternative platform for deate for all archaeologists to use.
correct channels and suchlike can unfortunately lead to a feeling of distance.
I will reiterate, that I hope to help..not control.
For really I think that the poorest he that is in England hath a life to live, as the greatest he
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12th November 2009, 10:41 PM
in the past it was The Institute FOR Archaeologists - the IFA, presuming it wants to represent the best interests UK of archaeology and archaeologists, should activley seek the views of major stakeholders (ie archaeologists whether members OR non-members) - BAJR is an (imho excellent) attempt to allow free disscusion for the interested community at large
- while critiscism of organisations, such as the IFA, might occur in this forum, those organisation are not under threat from BAJR, unless those organisations are connected with significant upset for the community...
12th November 2009, 11:35 PM
In fairness to Brian I think he made some good points. I am pleased that Chiz has articulated his views to the IfA, and I really hope that others will do so too. Yes an internet forum such as this is an excellent place to let off steam, but the IfA is not distant - they are bending over backwards to listen to everyone's views and if you just take the trouble to write in (or even comment on the Facebook page) - these views WILL be taken into account!
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12th November 2009, 11:46 PM
yes an internet forum not such as this is excellent but paul why whats your problem the ifa are nothing get over it they also smell bad realy musty what we want is a single super RAO with one great big dicktaker (like eh merged obviously with algayo)then the ifa will be happy no more members so happy
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