[MR] suggestion for new cell phone rules at events

[padrgroups at charter.net]

I am not sure to whom I am addressing this missive, as your signature was not included.  However, hail and well met!

I would beg to differ.  I do not find this conversation childish (yet), and I do think it is important.  The answer to your question is yes, it does absolutely bother me to hear cell phones at events, or to see other blatantly modern items.  We have a strong tradition in Atlantia of cleverly hiding or disguising our modern conveniences, and I think it makes our events all the better.  In fact, it is not just a tradition, it is Kingdom law.  We have chosen to place importance on the atmosphere of our events.  If you travel to events in other kingdoms, I think you will find we do a far better job of hiding those modern items that, for many, detract from the atmosphere or make it difficult to immerse ourselves in our personae.

I do not believe anyone is suggesting that we rid ourselves of modern objects.  There are, however, many ways in which to reduce their impact on the rest of the people attending the event.  This goes beyond cell phones to things like armour bags, trash bags, soda cans, etc.  I would also point out that I have recently seen many more people smoking in the main areas of events.  This is also against Kingdom law, and yes, it does bother me.  Simply removing yourself from the area of the listfield does not mean you aren't still in the main area of an event.

Stepping away to take your call, or smoke your cigarette, or covering your modern items are all courtesies we do to each other in order to create a better atmosphere.  I hope we can always encourage such things in each other, instruct our newcomers of our ways, and gently remind our friends when they forget.

Regards,
Padraigin


---- Steven Chang <moondragn at gmail.com> wrote: 
> Did it really bother you that much? Was it at court where it totally
> disrupted court? I think people need to get off their high horses
> about rules and regulations. This is a social event where people get
> together and socialize and dress up and have fun. If you're not having
> fun because someone is using their cell phone, then walk away from
> them. You're not required to stand next to them.
> 
> Theres a reason its called society of creative ANACHRONISMS. because
> we haven't forgotten about the real world. People use their phones for
> need. I would understand if it was some teenager bored at the event
> and constantly making annoying sounds with his/her cell phone. But
> this is an adult. Instead of complaining about them on a list. Why not
> just talk to them and tell them how you feel?
> 
> Seriously, this discussion is totally childish and really don't
> deserve to be on the list.
> 
> On Nov 5, 2007 9:25 PM, Becky McEllistrem <bmcellis at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > The following suggestion came to mind at Crown Tourney...
> >
> > If you're a current or former officer of any sort and your cell phone rings in the middle of an event (say right next to the fighting field) you owe the royal kingdom travel fund $50.00.
> >
> > If you're a former kingdom officer or kingdom deputy of any sort and your cell phone rings in the middle of an event you owe the royal kingdom travel fund $100.00
> >
> > If you're a current or former kingdom officer and your cell phone rings twice in the middle of an event, you owe the royal kingdom travel fund $100.00 plus the autocrat has the right to confiscate and then run over said cell phone! Would that hurt the tires?
> >
> > Sounded great after the same bloody cell phone rang three times! <grin>
> >
> > Rebecca
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