[MR] Heraldry - why?

[Charlotte Johnson]

> This idea is not meant to punish anyone for not having heraldry, but to push
> them into getting some.

I'm *really* not trying to start an argument, or flame war, or stir the pot...

But why?

Why is it important for the average SCAdian to have heraldry? I honestly would
like to hear opinions on it.

To be perfectly honest, I've never bothered to do it. I could never decide on
anything I liked well enough to represent me forever (same reason I don't have
a tattoo...) ;-), and after a while, I've settled on a generally middle class
impression anyway. Then again, I've been Mathilde of the-no-last-name, either,
until I decided to adopt my new husband's re-enacting last name. :-D

Cheers,
Mathilde

PS. If this is off topic for this list, just beat me soundly, and I'll find a
better place to ask. :-D