[Moo] Topic for comment from Curia

[Dante di Pietro]

Godwin's Law. The discussion is over.

On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 9:36 PM, Jonathan Blaine <hourumiyamoto at gmail.com> wrote:
> My opinion? Drop the stupid law to begin with.
> We has this discussion Sunday at sir Richards, its pointless to have it as a
> law. Sure its nice to have those things looking period bit honestly, if I am
> out fighting, and I get thirsty, damnit I don't care if the water bottle is
> period looking, gimme some damn fluid before I die!
>
> This rule is a type of Nazi rule where I come from. Yes, we should have an
> attempt at period everything, but he SCA is not a freaking ren faire, were
> suppose to have fun. If I get booted off a field for wearing nikes while I
> fight, I'm not having fun, and maybe I'm not rich or skilled enough to make
> period boots. Money issues...
>
> When you start not picking or screaming at people cause "that's not period"
> it removes the fun.
>
> Sorry sir your Honda accord isn't period, please walk yourself to pensic
> from California.
>
> Lighten up. Mention merely that we want to see more period stuff, don't go
> all apeshit on people. Give them ideas, but don't go not picking and
> pointing fingers.
>
> On Dec 6, 2010 9:24 PM, <lady_esperanza at cox.net> wrote:
>> Their Highnesses (and their Majesties), asked for comment regarding
>> changes to the current rules regarding the Appearance Law for the fighters
>> of Atlantia.
>>
>> The current law is in the Atlantian Great Book of Law, 10. Rights of
>> Subjects, 10.1 - Concerning Non-Period Items.
>>
>> 10.1.4 All plastic and/or modern sports equipment used by all participants
>> on the field of combat must be covered in a manner to disguise the material
>> in an attempt to display historical pre-17th Century accoutrements to the
>> average passerby.
>>
>> 10.1.4.1 Plastic and other modern materials specifically required to
>> promote safety or those that are medically required are exempt from this
>> ruling. However, every attempt must be made, in good faith, to disguise
>> those items.
>>
>> 10.1.4.2 Hand protection and shield edges may be made of plastic
>> materials. However, it is the owner’s responsibility to attempt to disguise
>> the appearance of those items to bring them into compliance with the spirit
>> of this law.
>>
>> 10.1.4.3 Participants who are residents of another kingdom are to be
>> considered our guests and are exempt from this ruling provided they meet
>> Society minimum standards.
>>
>> 10.1.4.4 Newly transplanted citizens to Atlantia are to be granted a four
>> month period of time to come into compliance with these laws.
>>
>> Their stated intent was not to necessarily tighten the rules but to change
>> the wording of the Law so that it would be more clearly defined. Their
>> quandary was more how can the Law wording be changed to include what is
>> wanted without taking a step back, something that their Highnesses would not
>> like to see.
>>
>> Some example of issues that were sited during Curia include:
>>
>> 1. Fighter X has made armor of plastic lamellar. This armor looks great,
>> can't tell it's plastic from 10 feet away or even a foot away but by the
>> letter of the law, all plastic needs to be covered.
>> 2. Plastic and other modern materials specifically required to promote
>> safety or those that are medically required are exempt from this ruling.
>> Well, isn't all armor required to promote safety and therefore by the letter
>> of the law exempt from this ruling?
>> 3. Fighter X notices popped rivet on armor before fighting starts in the
>> morning, armor temporarily fixed with duct tape, armor is safe to fight by
>> marshal but by the letter of the law fighter should not be fighting if it
>> does not meet the appearance rule.
>>
>> They also asked for comments regarding expanding the Appearance Law to the
>> populace of Atlantia. They spoke of not wearing tennis shoes, sunglasses,
>> covering blatantly modern items,etc.
>>
>> Feel free to discuss this on the e lists. If you would like your make your
>> comments known to their Majesties and Highnesses please email:
>> trh at atlantia.sca.org and trm at atlantia.sca.org. It was asked that comments be
>> made before 12th Night, which is Jan 8th.
>>
>> Lady Esperanza Susanna Flecha
>> Seneschal, Barony of Stierbach
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