[MR] Secrecy (fwd)

[Dexter Guptill]

Craig Levin wrote:
> Frankly, I'm not sure why the SCA *has* this cult of "gotcha". It
> can be undignified-see accounts of people being hauled out from
> the kitchen or someplace else in their grotty duds. It can be
> painful-as above. It could even be dangerous-think of someone
> with a heart problem being "gotcha-ed".
...
> For many people, the AoA is the only big-time award they're
> likely to receive. Why make them get it in circumstances they'll
> remember poorly?

I agree entirely -- I absolutely HATED being "gotcha'ed". I personally
think it's a dumb custom.

grumblemumblecrotchetgrouchmumble...

Erich,
Who was hauled into court for his AoA from a battle with some Barley
Frumenty out by the dumpster.