[MR] Re: A&S Judging

[Meghan Sherrill]

>And I have one specific question I'd like to hear
>people's opinions on:  Should entries be anonymous or
>not?  Do you think it matters one way or another that
>judges and the viewing public know the name of the
>artisan who created a specific item?

My Lady Kateryn,

I, too, think the comments have been wonderful, and am glad for a chance to 
be in on this discussion. When I enter A&S displays or competitions, I don't 
mind having my information there. Some artisans really benefit from the name 
recognition, as some in the SCA may see their work and contact them about 
commissions. This is invaluable for those who may do these things for a 
living in or out of the SCA.

As for information, I have no problem filling out a little more rather than 
a little less. If you've gone through the bother of writing up 
documantation, another sheet or two of information (with room enough on it 
to be clear) doesn't really seem too much to accomplish. I would also love 
to know a little about the judges, and think the idea of having them 
identify themselves with a little information is excellent. I've never run 
across any unfairness in judging, though I tend to enter displays more than 
competitions. It's less scary. :)

Lady Ailleann O'Meighan
Baronial Bard of Ponte Alto

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