on this forum? At the homepage for this forum it states that this
is an "open forum for dealers and collectors of ancient artifacts."
I'm newer to collecting, still doing plenty of research on what
interests me, and use this forum for its many good resources about
ancient artifacts, ethical dealers, and dealers to avoid. I know
that I can simply skip over the posts that don't interest me, but I
shouldn't have to scan through the many messages to find the posts
for what this forum is about.
~Albert
--- In Ancientartifacts@yahoogroups.com, <ursa_one@...> wrote:
>
> > ---- Dave Welsh <dwelsh46@...> wrote:
>
> Dave,
>
> I suggest you read all of what I have written below.
>
> >>> ... [Paul Barford and] Trevor have been mentioned as the
originators of some >>> of the most objectionable messages.
>
> I think you'll find Kenneth is at the top of the list here. What
you appear to disagree with in my posts is SARCASM. If you object to
sarcasm then your sensibilities are quite fragile. Idon't believe
you'll find any in this post.
>
> >> Really? Post me a couple, off-list.
>
> > I have no interest in any sort of private communication with you.
If you
> > have something to say to me, do so on list, in full public view.
>
> >> You obviously haven't been reading your "colleague" Kenneth's
> >> comments. I have been verbally abused and even threatened
> >> with violence......right here.
>
> I have provided a list for you....and that's only two posts.
>
> > He is not my colleague. That statement should not be interpreted
as
> > meaning that I do not agree with what he has to say.
>
> Well you had better read what he's been saying over the last few
days. And yes, please post the "objectionable messages" or at least
some quotes. Include your own attempts at being objectionable as well
please.
>
> If your little band of cohorts and sycophants can't see that some
of what you say is nonsense then they will be forever confused by
what the international community thinks (and does) about
their "hobby".
>
> In fact, by NOT engaging in a dialogue, you run the risk of losing
access to some of the more easily identifiable avenues for the
purchase and sale of antiquities. You must be aware of this.
>
> I can appreciate that you and many others find collecting
antiquities absorbing, interesting and stimulating. I don't collect
them for several reasons: I can go to a Museum or other institution
if I want to see them firsthand; I have a library resource on aspects
that interest me and thirdly, if I return to study I have the
opportunity to examine ancient works of art as part of the process.
>
> I don't believe that there should be "no collecting of antiquities
at all". If the J. Paul Getty Museum can do it, why can't other
smaller collectors?
>
> What I object to is the link between your hobby or business and the
looting of archaeological sites. It does happen, I don't think there
is any disagreement there. Most governments appear to be concerned
about this as well.
>
> As collectors and dealers, you need to address these issues and act
accordingly.
>
>
> Trevor.
>
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