[Cynnabar] A "minor" bit of censorship

[Randy Asplund]

I am so pleased to read such thoughtful posts in response to this  
little can of worms. You folks ROCK!

I thought it was pretty obvious hat I wrote the opinion with a tongue  
in cheek attitude, but in fact, it is true that I do believe the basic  
concept points I stated are true and ought to be addressed. I love the  
SCA, and when I see the pendulum swing so far out that it fails to  
accomplish the intended goal (protecting the children in this case),  
and embraces policies that are essentially placebos because they  
create a net zero positive effect, then I think it is worth making  
some fuss and getting people talking. The more people who talk and  
voice opinions, the more thought is available for people consider, and  
thus the more likely common sense is to prevail. I'm proud to see you  
talking!

The only danger from people voicing their opinions and observations  
comes from those who would prevent the conversation in the first  
place.  When we just shut up and let the few who happened to have  
stepped into positions of authority make decisions without our input,  
then we only have ourselves to blame if they make mistakes that affect  
us adversely. So talk, think, and share what you learn.

RanthulfR


On May 13, 2011, at 2:36 PM, Dan Peacock wrote:

>
> <Regional Chronicler delurking from the shadows>
>
> Believe me Good Sir, I completely understand your level of  
> frustration.  I
> expect that the regulations may at some point relax to a certain  
> degree (some
> already have).  That said, it is the set of regulations that  
> chroniclers of the
> SCA are presently working under at the moment.  This is something we  
> are
> continually discussing amongst ourselves as chroniclers.  As things  
> are
> discussed, things change, and we hope for the better.  I've made a  
> note of your
> sentiments and will add them to the discussion.
>
> If there are other opinions on the subject, please let me know (both  
> for and
> against).  I can be reached at peacocda AT yahoo DOT com.
>
> Lord Richard vanUtrecht
> Pentamere Regional Chronicler

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