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Count Johnathan

Keegan Ingrassia wrote:Hoo boy. *grabs the popcorn and waits for the fireworks and bonfire to start*

Don't worry, I'm going to ignore that buffoonery.

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Much as I expected it. If I could only hope to raise my glass in salute and share a beer with him someday. Thank you for taking the time to inquire about these things Jester.

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The SCA fighters that will not accept it would be the "sport fighters" who wear SCA minimums and the ones who have no control and constantly "swing for the fences.

You couldn't be more wrong.

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I would just say thank you and then I would tell Dave I am sorry that they did that to him. It was quite disturbing and unfair.

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Holy crap man!

Should be 600 starting bid! What are you doing to yourself man? It's worth 8 easy!

You're a crazy person!

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I agree that it is a chivalric pursuit. It is more tentative though. By it's nature it has to be for the safety of the combatants, at least in order for it to continue to be a part of the SCA anyway. We are a rather safety first kind of group and when people fight harder (especially with steel but n...

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Depends on what they are doing I suppose.

There are many different ways to be strong.

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I dare say you aren't the average woman Isabella. Still you are a strong and confident woman so it is unlikely that you (or any other woman) would want anything less than a strong and confident man... or at least one they view as such. Fighting (of any kind) takes both strength and confidence and it...

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We're a bit more evolved, ya know? Is it ONE thing they might find attractive? Sure. If it's the main thing, somebody is in for a let down. And what does that say about women who typically don't stay at the lists to watch their significant others fight, but instead go chat with friends, do Arts and...

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Hey Mord, I think you should pose this question to your doctor. Just a thought.

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I don't mind bye fights actually but I do think they should be destructive and it is important to make sure that the bye fighter isn't a "ringer" like a super duke who just wants to "vote". A bye fighter IMO should be a non belt not able to compete in the tournament for whatever ...

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I think you just did. Growth in rapier as the driving force behind a decline in heavy. Is there really a decline in heavy that is different from the overall decline in society membership? Quite possible. or is it entirely perceptual? No our numbers are down. I mean, I have personally SEEN where som...

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I'm not interested in the SCA losing members but I can't say I am exactly pleased at what has been happening in the SCA over the past 8 years or so. I don't know how it should be fixed either so don't bother asking. That's pretty specific. Is there something that happened 8 years ago that you see a...

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This is interesting....

http://www.huliq.com/10178/study-says-s ... ot-related

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Balin50 wrote:
Count Johnathan wrote:I prefer that my opponents lower their weapon and let me hit them. I don't care what they bring out.

Just wait for a hold then whack em...oh wait

That's the best juke ever.

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there are always other fight games in town. What I'm wondering is if you think it's better to have them here, in the SCA, still participating, or off in their own group somewhere else, which is the entire SCA's loss, rather than just heavy which you assert is the "main game" in the SCA. I...

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I don't know that Logan will appreciate the humor of that.

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I prefer that my opponents lower their weapon and let me hit them. I don't care what they bring out.

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Some would. Not all of course and certainly some wouldn't be interested at all but yeah having another fight game in town does draw some away from one or the other at this point. there are always other fight games in town. What I'm wondering is if you think it's better to have them here, in the SCA...

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Some would. Not all of course and certainly some wouldn't be interested at all but yeah having another fight game in town does draw some away from one or the other at this point.

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Damned evil smileys.

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Heavy fighters aren't "threatened" by fencing. It simply takes some focus away from the main game is all.

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So a better foam and a strip of leather should make for a good long lasting striking surface... and raise your price a bit if you need to Vitus. You make a great product. If people really want them they won't mind paying a few extra bucks for a new and improved model. Ya get what you pay for right?

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OK, then look at the root source of your group's problems - Too few people trying to do too many events? Don't hold so many events. Not enough members? Focus on recruiting. Hold outdoor meetings at a park, have flyers or a business card ready. Most offices don't require much more than a report on a...

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We're a bit more evolved, ya know? Is it ONE thing they might find attractive? Sure. If it's the main thing, somebody is in for a let down. And what does that say about women who typically don't stay at the lists to watch their significant others fight, but instead go chat with friends, do Arts and...

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Long enough. I asked my wife why she watches me fight. Her response "Becuase you look so damn happy out there." She doesn't care if I win or lose, if I'm having a good time doing it. I would wonder about a lady who's big attraction to me was that I was good at hitting people with sticks.....

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Apparently some woman is into Maeryk so I guess that shoots the theory all to hell doesn't it?

Some people just try to find any reason they can to be serious a-holes.

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I think you should answer the question Maeryk.

Why would it be belittling to suggest that some women like that their men are good fighters or that some enjoy being with a dominant male?

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I don't know, that just sounds, I don't know - belittling? To the ladies who are supposed to inspire US. Happy for us when we win? Sure. But your statement makes it sound like some pseudo-sexual power trip (for who, I'm not sure). What about FEMALE fighters? Gays? Single guys? And I think we've tak...

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I have to say, if a girl based their opinion of me and our relationship on the basis of skill at rattan fighting I'd be running for the hills as fast as I could from them. A lot of ladies have told me that it makes them feel good to be around somebody who can "kick ass" as it were. That's...

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You mean change my posts to some half true touchy feely don't say things that hurts the poor wittle CArs feelers type posts Omarad? I object. You're the best thing to happen to CA since we had to add APD's to our gear. Seriously, your inane ramblings have done more to damage to the anti-CA argument...

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I have to say, if a girl based their opinion of me and our relationship on the basis of skill at rattan fighting I'd be running for the hills as fast as I could from them. A lot of ladies have told me that it makes them feel good to be around somebody who can "kick ass" as it were. That's...

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That's odd, I got my wife involved in the SCA when I met her. I guess I'm doing my part. She seemed to like me being a good rattan fighter.

So I guess this is now about how if you are a good rattan fighter, girls will like you. How's that for some incentive?

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