Bardic list (fwd)

[alicat at expressways.com]

On Tue, 30 Apr 1996, Carol J. Cannon wrote:

>     A friend lurking this list wrote:
> > Oh very well said about the bardic tangle. I've been resisting 
> > saying anyhting, but you expressed what I was thinking beautifully.
> > So am I wrong in considering the woman from the outlands an intolerant
> > auth-police? I was furious with her for what she said to Pendar 
> > about him only being tolerated and not enjoyed or liked. If
> > someone had said that to me, I think I would have crawled under a 
> > rock and necver shown my face in the SCA again. Luckily, my 
> > kingdom seems to be somewhat less of a haven for that kind of
> > rank hypocricy. 
>         First rate AP.  They are every bit as bad, if not worse, than those
> they castigate, in re: ruining it for everyone. 
> > OK, so maybe I'm talking behind her august back, but I can't think 
> > of anything crueler she could have said. The
> > only reason I didn't say anything is because I never get
> > involved in flame wars over the computer. 
> > But I've still had a lot of trouble sleeping just thinking about it.
>         I just ain't that smart...when I'm riled...Gra/inne [who is]
> 
 I agree that it was cruel and uncalled for. 
There are two ways to deal with people who know less than we do. One is 
to kick them until they go away and needn't be dealt with.
The other is to extend a friendly hand.
When people feel attacked they are not very inclined to take up their 
attackers opinion.......they usually begin to cling to what has been 
attacked. The best way to foster more period music is not to attack those 
who do not perform it.....but to encourage those who make ANY type of 
attempt!

Branwen of House Raven's Moon