11-17-2012, 12:48 AM
Dear all,
I have just reviewed my posts to see where I went wrong. I do not believe the real problem is the tone, but the simple fact that a "European upstart" as myself had the audacity to question the authenticity of the piece presented by an American vendor in the first place and did not back down when challenged. Just to make sure I have used this word in the right context, I have looked it up in Webster’s dictionary.
a.The quality of being authentic or of established authority for truth and correctness.[Websters]
b.Genuineness; the quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original.[Websters].
Authenticity (reenactment), in historical reenactment, a measure of how close an item, prop, action, weapon, or custom is, to what would actually have been used or done in the time period being depicted
On being challenged to do so after having inquired about the provenance, I have invested some time checking the given references of provenance, being factual, and have posted those results. I will not repeat these here, as I have stated my case in previous posts. I have not slandered or abused anyone, I have not attacked anyone’s country or religion, nor have I commented on any other items SOTW offers for sale or any other issues then the claimed authenticity of that specific item.
As for the claimed amount of money spent or alleged feelings towards the US or Christians (of which I am one), I believe these should not matter in a scientific discussion. Nor does the fact where the item was made have any relevance. The implied accusation of harboring anti-American or anti-Christian sentiments or even grievances or bad feeling towards SOTW or its owner is unfounded and grieving to me as a person in its own right. It also clouds the issue discussed with false sentiment.
It will be a sad day when items offered for sale through this forum, in particular those of which the vendors claim authenticity, should no longer be eligible for scientific review for fear of said vendor leaving the forum in a tantrum or of being slapped down by a moderator.
I have just reviewed my posts to see where I went wrong. I do not believe the real problem is the tone, but the simple fact that a "European upstart" as myself had the audacity to question the authenticity of the piece presented by an American vendor in the first place and did not back down when challenged. Just to make sure I have used this word in the right context, I have looked it up in Webster’s dictionary.
a.The quality of being authentic or of established authority for truth and correctness.[Websters]
b.Genuineness; the quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original.[Websters].
Authenticity (reenactment), in historical reenactment, a measure of how close an item, prop, action, weapon, or custom is, to what would actually have been used or done in the time period being depicted
On being challenged to do so after having inquired about the provenance, I have invested some time checking the given references of provenance, being factual, and have posted those results. I will not repeat these here, as I have stated my case in previous posts. I have not slandered or abused anyone, I have not attacked anyone’s country or religion, nor have I commented on any other items SOTW offers for sale or any other issues then the claimed authenticity of that specific item.
As for the claimed amount of money spent or alleged feelings towards the US or Christians (of which I am one), I believe these should not matter in a scientific discussion. Nor does the fact where the item was made have any relevance. The implied accusation of harboring anti-American or anti-Christian sentiments or even grievances or bad feeling towards SOTW or its owner is unfounded and grieving to me as a person in its own right. It also clouds the issue discussed with false sentiment.
It will be a sad day when items offered for sale through this forum, in particular those of which the vendors claim authenticity, should no longer be eligible for scientific review for fear of said vendor leaving the forum in a tantrum or of being slapped down by a moderator.
