tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744170830107487392.post8322055558561249619..comments2024-03-28T07:46:38.114-04:00Comments on Kabinettskriege:: A Defense of Progressive Reenacting Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14756736665642650392noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744170830107487392.post-84023048448597006902014-11-03T08:04:46.545-05:002014-11-03T08:04:46.545-05:00Hi!
Lets see if this will post. I was very inte...Hi!<br /><br />Lets see if this will post. I was very interested in your post and well informed by you article which made complete sense to me. <br /><br />I just was wondering if girls should act as soldiers since we dont agree with women in the army but then again it is rather hard for the women to play their true historical role as spy or messenger in a reenactment. You are right if they are to act they should hide their identity. They do that when they play the fife!<br /><br />I always wondered how authentic we should really be. Do the men have to have wool jackets? And do the ladies have to hand stitch their gowns( who sees the underside any way?)? The right fabric really helps.Savories of lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07478577629126078739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744170830107487392.post-23207704765608359802014-10-30T11:07:01.593-04:002014-10-30T11:07:01.593-04:00One concept I was working with--a solution really-...One concept I was working with--a solution really--is to encourage unit workshops on improving kits. Those who want to participate can, especially when it comes to sewing sessions or making hunting frocks together or something. I think this could go a long way towards improving the general kits of a unit but, and this is important, we don't bully those who don't attend. <br /><br />There are other ways to solve the problem too--unit mentoring should be enforced across the organization and this way anyone who has a problem with someone's kit can approach the mentor who can vet the veracity of the complaints (some people need orthotic shoes, or can't get custom lenses in their prescription, or are allergic to certain fabrics--and that's that). This way the recruit doesn't get approached directly and scared off. <br /><br />I'm very pleased with the way this conversation is going. Despite the few bullies who have engaged me on my blog to deter me from raising this issue (unsuccessfully), most have been extremely interested in talking out the problems we face. That is encouraging to say the least. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744170830107487392.post-72025475225263143482014-10-30T10:48:32.687-04:002014-10-30T10:48:32.687-04:00Rowenna- I couldn't agree more! Bullying anyon...Rowenna- I couldn't agree more! Bullying anyone into leaving the hobby is never an acceptable thing. Hope to see you at events next spring! Thanks for the comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14756736665642650392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744170830107487392.post-41519013527836690282014-10-30T10:36:14.745-04:002014-10-30T10:36:14.745-04:00Alex, thanks for writing a post that lays out beau...Alex, thanks for writing a post that lays out beautifully what a progressive reenactor *should* be. After reading Tom's post and reflecting on this quite a bit, I think much of the trouble comes down to disagreement on where, precisely, dishonoring history happens on the Ye Olde Authenticity Spectrum (white sneakers, absolutely! but what about a gown whose fabric is a touch off or socks with a more modern knit than they ought to have? Errors I try to avoid for myself, but should I be diligent about enforcing that standard on others?) and the fact that, no matter where you go or what hobby you join, some people are jerks. The very few jerks *on both sides* are making life difficult for everyone and have a tendency to force their interpretations of what level of authenticity is correct in a not-very-nice manner.<br /><br />Fortunately, I do think that those jerks are the vast minority, especially given that I personally haven't encountered much bullying on either side--but I've witnessed it, especially in online venues (so easy to go off the rails there!) and responses to Tom's post indicates that it does exist in real life, too.<br /><br />I agree--moving forward and improving ourselves is a good thing. I hope it continues. Let's all go hibernate for the winter, make some improvements on our kits, and emerge drama-free in the spring :)Rowennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09757364614589686606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744170830107487392.post-78155787019816764062014-10-29T20:53:47.213-04:002014-10-29T20:53:47.213-04:00Tom- I agree very much with what you say. I think ...Tom- I agree very much with what you say. I think that there is room in the hobby for everyone, and it is a shame that both sides are not willing engage with each-other in a civil manner. Thanks for your comment! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14756736665642650392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744170830107487392.post-8450568851318612572014-10-29T15:08:05.389-04:002014-10-29T15:08:05.389-04:00I apologize, but I had to skim due to time. From w...I apologize, but I had to skim due to time. From what I've read, let me say that I don't disagree with your post. I find it quite apt. And I likewise think that women should hide their gender in such situations when portraying a soldier (to the best of their ability). Though, room MUST be made for those who simply can't (e.g., older women are going to have some difficulty doing that). <br /><br />There is this belief that my post is somehow directed at Progressivism. It isn't. Though I wasn't so direct, it should be clear that my objection is with the approach some progressives take towards strangers at events and how some interact with curious observers or new people to the hobby online. These were my targets. <br /><br />You will note that I take research very seriously--I'm a regular contributor to the Journal of the American Revolution and have also reviewed (rather harshly) television shows that are fast and loose with history (on ye ol' blog). <br /><br />I have absolutely no problem with progressives--but I do think that the movement does take some of the blame for the persistent instances of bullying. Likewise, mainstreamers also have their share of the blame for allowing bullying to happen on their end. We all need to accept this and accept our roles and then, and only then, can we start making changes and finding solutions. <br /><br />I thank you for the opportunity to have this conversation. I appreciate your willingness to engage this subject civilly and respectfully. I will be adding your blog to my blogroll. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com