[ANSTHRLD] Who to Protect? A 1.0 and ABPS version

[Jay Rudin]

Robert, when somebody calls a blow with grace and dignity, it should be noticed.  Well said!

And there's nothing wrong with *any* question.  That's where answers come from.

Robin of Gilwell / Jay Rudin


>I am the one who started this "debate" and now I am almost regretting that I 
>did...almost. It is interesting to see everyone perspective on this topic and to 
>see the rulings and prior history. I still think that my original intent was 
>misunderstood. I was not looking to eliminate any device, nor was I looking for 
>a way to allow someone to assume the device of anyone else. My original intent I 
>see is not possible. The stringent rules we have in place for submissions are 
>there for a reason, and with a better perspective, I understand for a good 
>reason. The more I read the responses the more I saw that if there was a change 
>to what is now the standard then the way is opened for deviation from the 
>attempted purity of SCA heraldry. The phrase that sealed it was "the right and 
>dignity of arms." I now see that earned right should be protected under our 
>current ruling no matter what the case unless the owner of that device releases 
>it. 
>
>Having listened to you all I submit that I was wrong. Though it might have been 
>a question that lead to a healthy debate, the question itself was not a good 
>one. Therefore, I withdraw the question with the understanding that I agree with 
>the current standards and therefore am against my own question.
>
>Robert of Coleford 
>Herald, Shire of Gate's Edge


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