[MR] census conclusions

[Fen & Michelle]

"Here are a few observations from reviewing the data in the census or"my 2 cents 
worth"

As a relative newcomer (5th year) I find myself agreeing with many of your 
points, esp re "retired peers" that no longer contribute on the local level. 

But I take issue with this comment:

"Currently our crowns are more concerned with how visible their tin hats are 
than the overall enjoyment of the SCA experience to the newcomer."

I've seen them at work. My impression was that their motives are pure, that they 
are doing what they think is best for Atlantia, and most important - they are 
willing to lose popularity and admiration in pursuit of tough decisions that 
must be made for the betterment of the Kingdom. You have to respect that, 
regardless of whether you agree with them. The accusation that they would 
indulge petty concerns re the visibility of their crowns is risable. I wish you 
would retract that.

As for newcomers, I remember being yelled at my first event. I think I even 
yelled back. oops. But Atlantia *does* seem to emphasize Courtesy more than 
other kingdoms I've visited. We can always do more, esp when we're fighting 
against heat or exhaustion, the stress of autocrating, etc. One thing thats 
helped me is to remember that each of us is damaged in our own way - everyone 
has some quirk or character flaw that we must work around in order to accomplish 
the mission, whatever it is that day. And everyone has a few bad days. We could 
learn to be a bit more forgiving of each other.

Cheers
Fen

 
Atlantian Archery. Nothing exists within 100 yards without our permission.