- New Updates:
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- 1) The Giza Plateau Ethical Research Coalition
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- A new coalition has been formed which encourages, for
the first time on the internet, an ethical 'code' with regards to alternative
Egypt research. Emphasis is placed on maintaining high ethical conduct
with regards to online presentation, public responsibility, and respectful
interaction between other theorists/researchers (orthodox or non-orthodox).
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- As many know, there are a lot of unethical actions occurring
on the internet by numerous Giza researchers. Because of this, too often
the entire genre of alternative Egypt theory exploration is lumped into
the category of 'a bunch of fanatics'. Thus, the coalition also serves
to attempt to make clear distinction between the unethical and irresponsible
researchers from the other branch of researchers who instill respectability
and ethics in their work. The coalition seeks to ensure that unethical
people no longer taint the entire genre of alternative Egypt research.
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- The Giza Plateau Ethical Research Coalition (GPERC) is
not a policing effort, but rather a collection of members who have agreed
to a simple online 'common courtesy' code.
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- Each member has their research and website info listed
on the main GPERC page. As well, each member will receive a monthly e-newsletter
with useful content and 'insider information' which can help researchers
make the most of the internet and take advantage of useful online services.
Besides these online 'tips & tricks', each month the newsletter will
include some Egypt 'tips & tricks'; useful info for the researchers
coming to Egypt.
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- It is the coalition's opinion that all Egypt researchers
are equal on the internet - whether it be a published author or a new young
researcher. In other words, everybody has their own unique theory to offer
even though some might hold different skill levels or have different research
abilities. Thus, all Egypt researchers who have an online presence should
consider agreeing to a common code.
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- Certainly, some researchers may they are above any common
code which should exist online. However, if all researchers of any skill
level or 'rank' can agree upon some common online ethics, it would serve
to help instill some online harmony in the field of alternative Egypt research
as well as encourage emerging researcher to follow an ethical approach
to their new theories. This later aspect is so very important, and should
be the consideration of the professional researchers.
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- The GPERC also encourages new researchers to continuously
improve their research abilities; to learn and develop how to research
in a much more professional manner. To some self- minded people, it is
not in their best interest to have emerging researchers gaining patient
and responsible research skills. For this means that a new progressive
theory might have the potential to displace their own theory. Yes, there
are some who do not like their theory challenged. However, when we are
dealing with a paradigm of truth seeking... empathy, respect and courtesy
towards other people's ideas or theories will ultimately give us more answers
than just one theorist trying to hold the highest ground. Because each
person has a human right to theorize what they feel or think about ancient
Egypt, we feel that at least a common code of ethics can help unite researchers
together, even if their theories are not united. Ethics can also bridge
the gap between orthodox and non-orthodox beliefs. For orthodox and non-orthodox
theories are free to be challenged or criticized, but the personalities
behind those theories should be not be deemed negative.
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- It will be the GPERC's main effort to ensure in Egypt
that although researchers may have alternative theories about the pyramids,
at least the GPERC's members are maintaining ethical standards and have
clear respect for Egyptian antiquity law and preservation efforts. The
coalition observes that in Egypt the freedom of opinion and theory is healthy
and well-founded, but it has been all the unethical actions or aggressiveness
by some alternative researchers which has created much distrust and ill
feelings between Egyptian professionals and alternative researchers.
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- Complete information can be found at the GPERC website:
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- http://www.gizaplateau.net/
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- Note: This domain was slated for another website in
development for 2001. The GPERC will either remain here, or be moved to
another domain in 2001.
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- 2) New Photo of the Week
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- A new photo-of-the-week has be uploaded to the main Project
Duat page index. This week's rare photo shows Dr. Zahi Hawass in the
process of pumping out water from the Tomb of Osiris (Water Shaft) on the
Giza Plateau. The photo is slightly blurry, but sort of matches the setting.
I felt it would be nice to offer it. Reload here:
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- http://www.projectduat.com/main-index.html
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- Since there has been very little response to numerous
volunteer requests, maintaining the websites increasingly becomes a larger
job. I am more than happy to take care of this myself. However, because
of the added workload, I must reduce all e-mail correspondences and will
probably no longer respond to the vast Egypt related inquiries or questions
that come to me. Thanks for your understanding.
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