[MR] Re: Request for articles for FQM

[wtriplette]

i agree with gunther and karl concerning nick evangelista's reputation in
the sport fencing world, primarily in the subdivision of sport foil fencing.
however, it is fun to note that nick might get the last laugh, as the fie
has just passed regulations which will all but totally eliminate the flick
action in foil. this action, which is entirely unrealistic, is the bone of
contention between the old school purists like nick and the modern hyper
athletic school of east european based sport foil fencing.
shocking, isn't it, that the guys in the sport fencing salles will be
fighting much closer to sca style in two years when the new rules go into
effect.
the sport world of evangelista will get a big boost from this, and i suspect
that he will be considered main stream in the future.
rufus

-----Original Message-----
From: atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org
[mailto:atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org]On Behalf Of Karl von
Lindenheim
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 8:42 AM
To: Merry Rose
Subject: [MR] Re: Request for articles for FQM


In reply to Gunther's post, I would like to say that he is entirely right
about Nick Evangelista and FQM being not too well liked by the biggest part
of the modern sport fencing community.  Nick, and the magazine he edits, are
strongly critical of the direction modern fencing has taken.  However, it is
read by many fencers, both classical and modern, even if it is more of a
minority voice in the overall community, so it is well worth our having
something published there.  I sincerely doubt that a "mainstream" fencing
magazine would be even remotely interested in hearing from us at all, not to
mention being willing to print a series of articles.  I strongly urge anyone
with writing talent, or just something interesting to say, to submit an
article to him, if for no other reason than to show our appreciation and
support of his interest in us and our activities.  Positive publicity for
the SCA is always good, and you just might have the satisfaction of seeing
your name in print!
Karl von Lindenheim
Shire of Cathanar


Greetings fellow Atlantians....

Just as a word of caution, if you truly want your voice heard (or SCA
rapier's voice heard) in a positive light by the sport fencing community,
Nick Evangelista may not be your best bet.  He has some pretty significant
negative buzz in the circles I run in in the sport world.  I have never met
him myself and am sure he's a fine fellow, but just keep any of your
objectives in perspective with the engine you're planning on using.  If you
just want to get an article published in a magazine that focuses on
classical fencing, then you're probably ok :).

Gunther van Drakenburg
Canton of St. Georges
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