[Bryn-gwlad] ON BEING IGNORED

[Alice Morrow Harris]

On Jul 1, 2006, at 9:05 AM, Susan wrote:

> I'm going to speak up here, and realize that this may make me very
> unwelcome; but I would like to make a comment. I'm an ex-SCAer,  
> considering
> returning to the SCA after many years of inactivity.   
> Unfortunately, when
> I've gone out to the PiP meetings, I'm been pretty much ignored,  
> with a few
> outstanding exceptions who came up to speak to me.  If there is  
> anyone in
> charge of greeting newcomers, that person has never approached me.   
> If I was
> a total newcomer, I probably would not have gone back for a 2nd  
> time.  As it
> it, I am seriously debating whether or not the SCA holds any place  
> for me.
> I do apologize if I have offended anyone, but maybe this is why the  
> SCA is
> losing members.
>


Greetings From Alina Unto All & Susan:

Sorry for your experience. What happened to you is not a new problem  
of the barony or even  maybe the SCA. People are usually in the own  
little world and/or with their set of people they always hang out  
with. I have that problem often even after 15 years of being in this  
barony being the extremely shy person in most situations. You just  
have to get out there and take a deep breath. The SCA has a lot to  
offer so don't let that experience hold you back.

Hope That Helps,
Alina