03-11-2013, 03:53 AM
Exactly Robert.
Jay, No jab at you. I did not remember that you were the one with the mask. However, it is not only that sort of thing I
was referring to but often to the overuse of masks for certain impressions giving the wrong idea.
I agree that we must encourage someone and not ridicule them. HOWEVER, it must be determined at what level of the hobby
this someone is at. If a person is totally new, then yes, a ridicule will turn them away and frankly would be counter productive.. If a reenactor has been around and wears something totally off, then there is no excuse and must bite the bullet. There is nothing at this point to discourage.
Jay, No jab at you. I did not remember that you were the one with the mask. However, it is not only that sort of thing I
was referring to but often to the overuse of masks for certain impressions giving the wrong idea.
I agree that we must encourage someone and not ridicule them. HOWEVER, it must be determined at what level of the hobby
this someone is at. If a person is totally new, then yes, a ridicule will turn them away and frankly would be counter productive.. If a reenactor has been around and wears something totally off, then there is no excuse and must bite the bullet. There is nothing at this point to discourage.
"You have to laugh at life or else what are you going to laugh at?" (Joseph Rosen)
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