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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=812333505-17012011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>I was thinking about this today. It strikes me that the
pursuit of a pure period context should be tied to the event and the advertising
process. To be fair, having folks representing anything from around the world
from 600-1600 is not really period. That said, should an organization seek to
put on an event like 12th night that was focused on a viking period context,
they should be able to enforce the defintion of period for that context - in my
opinion with a large enough loaner box.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=812333505-17012011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>To be fair, things like falming torches, most metal serving
trays and the facilities we celebrate in are not realistic
either.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=812333505-17012011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>I would think that accomodations for things like glasses are
reasonable. It would seem that someone seeking to "play" would find ways to
mitigate a handicap with an elegant carved walking stick or the like and it is
likely unreasonable that all accomodations for handicap be considered,
but...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=812333505-17012011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Clearly we make exceptions for safety or we would fight like
regia anglorum.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=812333505-17012011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>IN sum, period isn't really historically valid, but still the
game we play. Historicity would suggest that japanese doesn't fit with european
in the middle ages.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=812333505-17012011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Not sure what to do with that, but... my 2
cents</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=812333505-17012011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>-W</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> moo-bounces@lists.stierbach.org
[mailto:moo-bounces@lists.stierbach.org] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>siegfriedmcclure@aol.com<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, December 07, 2010 9:06
AM<BR><B>To:</B> moo@lists.stierbach.org;
watchtower@sudentorre.atlantia.sca.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Moo] Topic for
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<DIV>Ok, some points.....</DIV>
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<DIV>First, before commenting, please take a look at <A
href="http://law.atlantia.sca.org/Law.html">http://law.atlantia.sca.org/Law.html</A>. The
complete list of laws and policies can be found here: <A
href="http://law.atlantia.sca.org/Law.pdf">http://law.atlantia.sca.org/Law.pdf</A>.
All of the laws and policies are up for review. Read through the
documents, and make suggestions.</DIV>
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<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Whatever the laws are, were, or will become, only a few people have the
responsibility to enforce Kingdom Law. During marshaled
activities, the Marshals have this task. Typically, this is done
during inspections. The Marshal in charge of a particular activity
(Tourney, Shoot, etc...) has the authority to refuse participation to someone
not in compliance. In any other case, the Autocrat and Seneschal
are the ones with enforcement authority. The rest of the populace SHOULD
(but are not required to) HELP those who they feel are in violation.
Lead by example, show restraint, be courteous, be helpful. If you see
something that you feel is egregious, find the Autocrat.</DIV>
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<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>So here is the section on Non-period Items:</DIV>
<DIV><B>10.1 <A name=10.1>Concerning Non-Period Items</A></B>
<UL>
<DIV><B>10.1.1</B> Canned beverages and other obvious modern
items are forbidden at all Kingdom-level events. The one exception is that
they are permitted within a pavilion with the owner's express permission. In
this case, those who bring the cans or other items are responsible for their
timely and discreet disposal.
<DIV><B>10.1.2</B> Smoking is forbidden in the central area
of a Society event. The central area of an event is defined as any area where
people must be present in order to participate in the event, such as the hall
where a feast is taking place, or the lists and the area surrounding them
during a tournament. The autocrat shall define the boundaries of the central
area and the autocrat shall, if possible, provide some other area as
convenient as may be found where smoking is permitted and made safe and
practicable. Smoking is permitted in the interior of pavilion/home only with
the express permission of the owner of the pavilion/home.
<DIV><B>10.1.3</B> The use of flash bulbs is forbidden in the
central area of a Society event, being defined as any area where people must
be present in order to participate in the event, such as the hall where a
feast or court is taking place. The autocrat shall be responsible for defining
the boundaries of the central area and should be consulted before any
photography using flash bulbs takes place. Photography with flash bulbs is
permitted in the interior of a pavilion only with the owner's permission, but
only if this use of a flash bulb will not disturb anyone in the main area of
an event. It is hoped that anyone taking photographs at any time will first
obtain permission from those being photographed as a matter of courtesy.</DIV>
<DIV><B>10.1.4</B> 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. </DIV>
<UL>
<DIV><B>10.1.4.1</B> 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.</DIV>
<DIV><B>10.1.4.2</B> 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.</DIV>
<DIV><B>10.1.4.3</B> 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.</DIV>
<DIV><B>10.1.4.4</B> Newly transplanted citizens to
Atlantia are to be granted a four month period of time to come into
compliance with these laws.</DIV></UL></DIV></DIV></UL>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>A strict interpretation of the rules shows some serious flaws. Note
that transplants from other Kingdoms have a four month grace period for
compliance on the list (10.1.4.4), but newcomers have none for simply being at
the event. Professional cameras are "obvious modern items", and are
forbidden (10.1.1), but photography is allowed (10.1.3).</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>FYI - these laws have been on the books for a while. The current
push is to FIX the laws. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I understand that the discussion will bring a host of complaints, but
understand that by the letter of the law, if you need to have an orthopedic
shoe, you can wear it during Archery (10.1.4.1), but not at court
(10.1.1). The law needs to be changed. This is your chance to have a
hand in the changes. For example, I think that there should be a line that
states "Any items that are required for the safe and proper execution of an
Officer's job responsibilities are exempt".</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I intend to go through the law and policy documents, and then make
suggestions to the Crown. I invite you to do the same.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>In service,</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Siegfried McClure</DIV>
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<DIV>Seneschal - Sudentorre</DIV>
<DIV>571-572-2489</DIV>
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