[MR] an easier answer - stop wearing coronets

[Becky McEllistrem]

--- On Wed, 6/1/11, Stefan li Rous <StefanliRous at austin.rr.com> wrote:

> From: Stefan li Rous <StefanliRous at austin.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [MR] an easier answer - stop wearing coronets
> To: "Atlantia maillist" <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
> Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 2:36 AM
> Baroness Rebecca said:
> <<< Maybe we should even test the idea by having
> coronet-free weekends! And yes I'm extremely serious!
> >>>
> 
> To which Dulcy replied:
> <<< That's a great idea, actually. That would send
> a clear message, and also keep everyone free of this silly
> little "mine's bigger" game that is evidently getting
> played. >>>
> 
> But the squabbles over pecking order and who can wear what
> is a very period concept. See the sumptuary laws and how
> often disobeying them was flaunted.
> 
> Maybe we should do the same. You can wear whatever coronet
> you wish, if you pay the appropriate 'fines' each year.
> Doesn't everyone say how much the SCA and the kingdoms,
> including Atlantia I assume, need money?



Being a period idea doesn't always make it a good idea.  But the fine concept is an interesting fund raising idea for the general kingdom funds!


Rebecca
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