[MR] Things I didn't know about Barracuda

[Anthony Bryant]

On Apr 29, 2008, at 8:49 PM, firespiter at yahoo.com wrote:

> Actually, Eff, I think he was pointing out your S-A-D. "Selective  
> Authenticity Disease". Whatever you feel is a convenience is okay to  
> let slide (like combat boots and aluminum shields), but what you  
> personally dislike should either exactly perscribe to a period  
> precedent or it should be banished.
>
> Do not lose heart, Effingham. There is enough hypocrisy to go  
> around..You  need not try to horde it all! I will gladly share mine  
> with you.
> -Cian of Storvik

I'm sorry you view it as hypocrisy.

I look it as "following the rules we play by."

Unless, again, the point is that people should not be allowed to  
portray another race -- which I don't think is a position anyone would  
agree with. So that point is invalid.

Then we have our safety and combat regs. I don't give a damn if the  
armour is stainless or mild or spring -- as long as it LOOKS like  
armour.

But there is no reason that our banners and surcoats and pavilions  
should have cartoon characters or fantasy things on them. Heraldry is  
already a hell of a large field to work with. There is no need to  
throw in "cutesy".

Do you really view that as hypocrisy?


Effingham