SC - ETHICAL DILEMMA

[Christine A Seelye-King]

In a message dated 6/14/00 8:16:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, troy at asan.com 
writes:

<< but I don't think using intimidation
 tactics will produce the desired results as well as explaining to the
 lady her options, >>

OTOH, not ignoring the IMO's and the 'personally's' might lead one to not see 
'intimidating posts. Voice inflection and body language is sadly lacking in 
this forum. 

I have always encouraged, sometimes strongly, the use of period foods at 
events and have never been seen to take any other position with anyone from 
initial contact. My student, lady Phillippa Setan can attest to that as can 
Lord Cadoc, Elysant and many others. And I think they will also attest to the 
fact that such an approach has not discouraged them in anyway from persuing 
period cookery but has, in fact, spurred them on to further research and 
experimentation.

There are many levels and methods of teaching. Some folks are successful with 
compromise and retraining. I feel these are wasted effort. That does not mean 
that others do not find those techniques successful. Oftentimes I feel that 
the emphasis is too much placed on the 'fun' part of the SCA and not enough 
placed on the educational and recreation aspects. Both positions together 
lead to balance.

Ras