Candice Jarman promised his followers that he'd be "Fighting the lies and distortions of the 'radical archaeologists'..." because he is "incensed at the misinformation and lies spread by the anti-metal detecting/anti-collecting archaeological lobby - hence this blog which will expose their lies and set the record straight on a legitimate and lawful activity".Well, so far on his blog in January there have been seven posts, including such highlights as: Who am I?, Is Mr Barford a toxic author?, It's YOU who is being unprofessional Mr Barford!, Damien gets caught out!, So now we know.... and suchlike gems...
What we do not find on the "Paul Barford - heritage - the [T]ruth blog" is any kind of response to the texts I have in the same period published about metal detecting in the UK. Candice most obviously has nothing to say in justification of the hobby in the light of the comments contained in posts like:
"Farm Business" Magazine on Treasure Hunting Rage
Blaydon Boyz and an Archaeological "Partner" Filmed in Action
Negligence Writ Large
Have Detector Users Moved as far in their Thinking as Archaeologists?
What the....?
Listen, Can you Hear Anything?
The Heritage Action Artefact Hunting Erosion Count...
British Archaeology Dropping the Ball
One wonders whether Candice is serious about addressing the arguments, or merely intent on discrediting those that raise them, but in the process casting doubt on the ability of the artefact hunters and collectors to engage in any kind of discussion with the public about the way they treat the heritage.
Vignette: Perhaps he is still thinking how to make metal detecting look better.
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