I am not a SCAdian, though many of my friends are and I attended a few events when I was a student at Brandeis ('87-'91)
Both your comments ring true to my memories of college. While I liked the fact that my school was more touchy-feely-huggy than home, it's different getting huggy with other agemates than coming from older strangers, particularly when one isn't sure about the etiquette. Avoidance is often easier than rudeness
One other aspect not mentioned. I've often heard that Carolingia has a reputation for more rigorous authenticity than other parts of the SCA. May not be true, but that's what I've heard. Thus, while I was willing to borrow and wear garb, I was nervous about coming up with a persona for fear that I would get things incorrect and look foolish or ignorant. I don't know if the barony STILL has that reputation, but I like your comment about the romantic over accuracy, and it's one you may want to communicate more.
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Date: 2005-08-03 12:00 am (UTC)Both your comments ring true to my memories of college.
While I liked the fact that my school was more touchy-feely-huggy than home, it's different getting huggy with other agemates than coming from older strangers, particularly when one isn't sure about the etiquette. Avoidance is often easier than rudeness
One other aspect not mentioned. I've often heard that Carolingia has a reputation for more rigorous authenticity than other parts of the SCA. May not be true, but that's what I've heard. Thus, while I was willing to borrow and wear garb, I was nervous about coming up with a persona for fear that I would get things incorrect and look foolish or ignorant. I don't know if the barony STILL has that reputation, but I like your comment about the romantic over accuracy, and it's one you may want to communicate more.
Just my two cents as an outsider looking in.