Re: Grrr... | Forum — The Modern Antiquarian

Mustard Jul 19, 2010 12:01:16

Replying to nigelswift

nigelswift wrote:

Mustard wrote:

Can't speak for anyone else, but I've already said that I don't think people should be climbing Silbury. However, it's the general attitude and approach that I assume is being referred to as "over the top". We're all ultimately on the same side though, eh?

Oh good, then we're agreed that people shouldn't be defying the notices and climbing Silbury. Are we also agreed that people shouldn't be defying the law and climbing on the Stonehenge stones?

Can we please have a conversation like intelligent adults who share the same concerns and interests, without resorting to the sarcasm and generally shitty attitude? Is that really so much to ask? Everyone here has a sincere concern for our heritage and its preservation, so how about trying to respect the integrity of the views of others - even when you don't see eye-to-eye? It can't be that hard, can it?

If you want to discuss Stonehenge, there's already a thread going. I was under the impression we were talking about Silbury Hill here.

nigelswift Jul 19, 2010 12:04:01

Replying to Mustard

We'll take that as a yes then. Cheers.

Littlestone Jul 19, 2010 12:21:36

Replying to Mustard

Can we please have a conversation like intelligent adults who share the same concerns and interests, without resorting to the sarcasm and generally shitty attitude?

I thought that is exactly what we were doing but, re: the ed's comment above, "Please think carefully about the words you use, especially when disagreeing with someone. And at the same time, try not to see offence or a personal attack where none is meant." might be worth reiterating.

As for this thread being exclusively about climbing Silbury. No, it's about any inappropriate behavior at any heritage site, and a call for people to observe basic conservation rules and not try to make personal excuses for flouting those rules.

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