N.J.THer
Silver Member
- Nov 16, 2006
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- Detector(s) used
- Whites DFX w/ Sunray DX-1 probe and Minelab Excalibur 1000, Whites TRX Pinpointer
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
Jerseyben,
I don't care for this post because I feel it goes against the spirit of treasure hunting. I think part of the hunt is doing the research but I do have to disagree with one part of your statement. "However, to suggest that going on Google, spending 5 minutes typing in "gold and silver NJ beach" and calling that research is hardly appropriate." The internet is a huge part of ever treasure hunters research. I still hit the libraries, look at old maps and newspapers but I definately use search engines such as Google to assist in that search. Quite a few years ago I found information on ths beach that was found using a search engine in less then five minutes. I found a article about the dredging project that mentioned Spanish silver being found. Although it was located rather quickly I still feel I did the research. I wish all my research was completed that quickly...lol. If Don did all his own research and then dicided to share it I have no problems with it. If his friend told him this information then said he could post it I have no problem with it. May not like it but I don't think he did anything wrong. If his friend was not aware that he posted this then it becomes an integrity issue. I don't particularly care for people with no integrity. Not sure if Don is one or not yet so I will withhold judgement until I find out more.
NJ
I don't care for this post because I feel it goes against the spirit of treasure hunting. I think part of the hunt is doing the research but I do have to disagree with one part of your statement. "However, to suggest that going on Google, spending 5 minutes typing in "gold and silver NJ beach" and calling that research is hardly appropriate." The internet is a huge part of ever treasure hunters research. I still hit the libraries, look at old maps and newspapers but I definately use search engines such as Google to assist in that search. Quite a few years ago I found information on ths beach that was found using a search engine in less then five minutes. I found a article about the dredging project that mentioned Spanish silver being found. Although it was located rather quickly I still feel I did the research. I wish all my research was completed that quickly...lol. If Don did all his own research and then dicided to share it I have no problems with it. If his friend told him this information then said he could post it I have no problem with it. May not like it but I don't think he did anything wrong. If his friend was not aware that he posted this then it becomes an integrity issue. I don't particularly care for people with no integrity. Not sure if Don is one or not yet so I will withhold judgement until I find out more.
NJ