To Lyneya, and to all lists concerned.<br><br>Wow, that was an unfortunate accident! I did exactly the same thing - clicked "reply" and accidentally sent my dumb reply/question to everyone on every list, rather than just to the individual who initially sent this invitation. It's an honest mistake to make, I hope no serious repercussions shall follow. Publicly or privately, we should always laud someone who shares their thoughts honestly and respectfully with only care for another person in mind.<br>
<br>I appreciate this concern for myself and my reputation. In truth, I am (I think) well familiar with these "rabble rousers" as it were. Indeed, I consider Duchess Willow to be a prized patron of mine - for reasons which are satisfactory and private. The name "Goliard" is unfamiliar to me (which is why I asked the question to begin with, though I suppose I could have consulted Google as well); I know the one who goes by "angel in black ink" bother personally and as one of a group in Elfsea who call themselves the "Miscreants", which is why I was confused.<br>
<br>These Miscreants (as far as I know) consider me a friend, and of those I have met - because I cannot generalize to ALL the people who are part of this group, as I haven't made acquaintances with every one of them - are indeed very dear to me; for the most part I of approve of their intentions, even if I don't condone all of their actions and may sometimes shake my head at them. I believe we need them, and their attitude and spirit. Just because I or someone else doesn't like what they have to say doesn't mean they shouldn't say it, and being all Bards of respectable stanidng, I've never known any of them to say something without careful thought and skill.<br>
<br>I am not, however, a Miscreant myself, and personally would not like to carry that name. (And as for "Goliards", I remain ignorant as to their purpose for now.) Even so, I have found individuals among them worthy friends, and will not deny myself their companionship merely because of other's opinions. Good friends are too rare to discard so easily, and even not-so-good friends are to be treasured.<br>
<br>It's a shame we can so easily be marred by association, but I accept this as a part of human fate. I would hope that my fellow Ansteorrans and SCAdians worldwide would judge ME by my own worth, and not by who I choose to share a drink and a song with. Furthermore, my faith in all of you tells me it will not be so. (Though if I'm wrong I dare you to meet me at the next event and try to resist my charms for more than five minutes! Nevermind who my friends are, everybody loves Me!)<br>
<br>With love abounding,<br>Lord Cuilloc<br>better known as Quill<br><br><br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Jun 7, 2008 at 12:04 PM, Susan McMahill <<a href="mailto:sueorintx@hotmail.com">sueorintx@hotmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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<div>My sincerest apologies. This was supposed to be private. My opinions are my own and I take responsibility for them. I am sincerely sorry for any I may have offended with this post..<div class="Ih2E3d"><br>
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Lyneya de Grey<br><br><font face="Lucida Handwriting, Cursive">Well-behaved women Seldom make history - <font size="1">Laurel Thatcher Ulrich</font></font><br><br></div></div></blockquote></div><br>