Original version
Nordisk Museologi. 2018 (2-3), 107-114, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5617/nm.6658
Abstract
In this article a brief account of a seemingly low-impact news-report and the ensuing debate on Facebook is used to illustrate how online meaning exchanges may lead to increased polarization, and deep disagreement, between two particular groups: metal-detectorists and archaeologists. In addition some issues for how to conduct ethical online research, such as when information should be seen as public or private, is discussed. I conclude by suggesting possible ways to decrease the existing divide between two groups with similar interests.