Awards Policy

[Matthew R. Popalisky]

On Wed, 15 Jan 1997, Timothy A. McDaniel wrote:

> > Master Daniel
> 
> Wow, I'm now in the SSS!  No no no, not the Sodality of the Sentinals
> of the Stargate -- the Society of Saint Saponaceous.  Membership is
> automatic to all those who, on the net (mostly rec.org.sca), get
> called by a title they do not possess.  I think the principal of the
> order is "Duke" Justin du Coeur.  (The person posting the message is
> offered membership in the Order of the Visage Gules, but certainly
> need not accept.)
> 
> Of course, if you meant that in the *period* sense ... why, *sputter*
> *sputter* how DARE you use a period title in a period way!  That's
> utterly VERBOTEN!

While I do appreciate the tounge-in-cheek bit, isn't there a precedence of
adressing an office holder as Master Herald (for example)?  Maybe she just
forgot the office.  Feel completely free to tell me if I'm wrong on this.

Kateryn
Grimfells