Mod inaction and the future

[markusaurelius]

It might be nicer to throw flowers and praise all the time, but this would not help people increase their knowledge about roman military equipment.

About seven years ago I started out with Roman reenactment and discovered RAT. I must say that I have learned a lot on this forum and from the immensly valuable and often critical and severe contributions of some of it's members. I hope this will not change by heavy censorship!

I agree. It is hard at times to point out something as in accurate, or go against the stream. Science and other areas of study are the same. I think the point of this forum is to explore and learn new things about Roman military gear. Whether you make it, wear it or just enjoy learning about it. Some people are fascinated at learning how heavy an armor piece is, or how thick a piece of sheet metal, rivet etc. is. This forum is a great place to discuss and learn new things about that. Some people don't like hearing that something they've done for ever is not accurate. Does that make them inferior, less of a re-enactor or otherwise? No. But is means we have to put our thin skin aside and allow everyone to openly discuss things.

If that kind of dialogue didn't happen everyone would still be wearing the Ebay Trooper helmet happily padding each other on the back and have no idea what a real Roman helmet actually looked, felt like to wear.

As our knowledge changes and grows everyone can take something away from it. Hopefully with the new MOD commitment this can be achieved in a polite manner. I hope however that it doesn't stop people from debating or discussing differences of opinions in an open manner.