[Artemisia] Re: Thought for discussion

[Greg Olsen]

Morgan wrote:
> Okay folks, especially you Peers out there [Sir Gregory*cough*], 
> please give your definitions of Largesse. 


Remember that this is only how I describe Largesse, it is not the "one
true" definition. As I've said throughout this conversation, you are
likely to get at the very least a slightly different answer out of every
Peer. 

Largesse to me, is giving freely of oneself, generosity of spirit. This
one is actually a fairly easy dictionary definition.  The trick is what
it translates into in the SCA.  

Primarily I think of service: Autocratting, teaching, being an officer,
washing dishes, helping put up pavilions, etc without thought of
anything in return except self satisfaction. It can also mean sharing
your home as crash space. It could mean giving away a prize won at a
tourney. It could mean donating to your local group or Kingdom during
fundraisers. It could mean giving up your older garb as donor garb.
Pretty much any time, effort, or goods that you give.

How much Largesse do you need to be a Peer? What types of Largesse are
"better" than others? Again, you'll get a different answer from
everyone. You are better off just doing what you can and doing it to
please yourself.

Gregory

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