07-27-2007, 09:14 PM
1) What gender are you? Male
2) What is your age group? 36 - 45 (37)
Under 25
25-35
36-45
46-55
56-65
Over 65
3) What period do you portray? Roman, 7 Years War, Am. Rev. War
4) What role do you play? Roman Leigionary, 42nd Highland, militia
5) Why do you take part in living history activities? Which is the most important reason?
Although a hobby, I (and a friend) do presentations to Schools, Libraries, Churches Etc. I also enjoy Learning by doing.
6) Are potential ethical or moral issues something you would take into account when participating in an event?
Yes, Racism pops up at times, but if you put as a straight forward account of the Past, not personal beliefs, we are usually OK
7) If yes, what issues would you consider? What is the most important?
Seen as glorifying war/violence
Violence as entertainment
Sensitive time/locality
Need for authenticity Other
Which would be of more importance to you in an event?
Education Entertainment
See Above...
9) At what point would you consider an event unethical or inappropriate?
Always unethical
Period too recent
The group/unit portrayed
The location
Violence too graphic
Violence with no educational purpose
Inauthentic display
Timing (e.g. during real war)
Never inappropriate
Other
Inappropriate would be people stating their opinions as fact, excessive consumption of alcohol in a period camp, Etc.
10) Have you any other comments?
Over all, most of the people in the re-enactment periods I participate in are top-notch people. Always willing to loan a hand, help newbies, talk with spectators, etc.
Good Luck!! Hope this helps!
2) What is your age group? 36 - 45 (37)
Under 25
25-35
36-45
46-55
56-65
Over 65
3) What period do you portray? Roman, 7 Years War, Am. Rev. War
4) What role do you play? Roman Leigionary, 42nd Highland, militia
5) Why do you take part in living history activities? Which is the most important reason?
Although a hobby, I (and a friend) do presentations to Schools, Libraries, Churches Etc. I also enjoy Learning by doing.
6) Are potential ethical or moral issues something you would take into account when participating in an event?
Yes, Racism pops up at times, but if you put as a straight forward account of the Past, not personal beliefs, we are usually OK
7) If yes, what issues would you consider? What is the most important?
Seen as glorifying war/violence
Violence as entertainment
Sensitive time/locality
Need for authenticity Other
Which would be of more importance to you in an event?
Education Entertainment
See Above...
9) At what point would you consider an event unethical or inappropriate?
Always unethical
Period too recent
The group/unit portrayed
The location
Violence too graphic
Violence with no educational purpose
Inauthentic display
Timing (e.g. during real war)
Never inappropriate
Other
Inappropriate would be people stating their opinions as fact, excessive consumption of alcohol in a period camp, Etc.
10) Have you any other comments?
Over all, most of the people in the re-enactment periods I participate in are top-notch people. Always willing to loan a hand, help newbies, talk with spectators, etc.
Good Luck!! Hope this helps!
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Wes Olson
Twas a woman that drove me to drink, and I never thanked her. W.C. Fields
Wes Olson
Twas a woman that drove me to drink, and I never thanked her. W.C. Fields
