[Artemisia] Winning or Just Not Losing?

[Richard Samul]

I have witnessed a Crown in this Kingdom where the reverse happened: it wasn't that the victor didn't take shots, it was that his opponent didn't fight to his normal standards. It was as if the person "threw" the fight, putting up just enough to make it look good while leaving themselves open to kill shots and not capitalizing on openings his opponent presented. 

Whether or not it was exhaustion on his part, I cannot say, but everyone who viewed my video of the fight (now lost, it was that long ago) all questioned what was going on. It was that obvious, and I viewed it as an insult to all those he had faced in earlier rounds to make the finals. 

If you enter Crown, it should be with the intent to win, and to win honorably. We who you intend to rule do watch, and are inspired or discouraged by the manner in which you win. And that will set the tone for your reign. 

Disclosure: I am not a fighter, but rather a rotund Scotsman and maker of mead. My opinions may not be yours. 

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> On Oct 2, 2015, at 10:40 AM, Susan E. Macnamara <machay at xmission.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> So here are my thoughts on the issues. Just to be clear, I am not a  
> fighter. These are my opinions with explanations. I'm not trying to  
> sway anyone to them.
> 
> 1. I joined knowing Crown would be decided by combat. I liked the idea  
> in the first place. I wasn't looking for an organization where voting  
> was a way of making decisions.
> 
> 2. The Crowns sit the thrones for 6 months each. I know it is possible  
> for someone to do a lot of damage in that time frame, but it appears  
> to be very rare.
> 
> 3. After their reign, they have to rejoin the populace and be one of  
> us again. They know they will have to live with our opinion of them  
> for a long long time. That in itself typically constrains people.
> 4. Even though the Crowns' decisions, within the constraints of rules  
> and tradition, can make important decision, those decisions impact  
> just one area of my life. I can't lose my job, my bank account, my  
> house, etc. Which isn't very period, actually.
> 
> 5. I've observed one Tourney where clearly the person who won was a  
> "rhino" for that event. I didn't like it, lost respect for that  
> individual, and felt sorry for his consort. He wasn't in my Barony,  
> but heard through the "vine" that people did express their opinions,  
> both verbally and by their choices. That person has never competed  
> again.
> 
> 6. When someone is a rhino and the Chivalry doesn't address it, I lose  
> respect for the Chivalry. Perhaps that doesn't directly impact anyone,  
> but I think it matters to them. Which is why I'm saying it. I don't  
> think I'm alone. So, Chivalry, if you won't respect your own honor, I  
> won't either.
> 
> 7. I propose the populace express their opinions, privately, to one of  
> the Chivalry, so those peers understand we do pay attention. Doesn't  
> mean they have to agree with us, or act on our feedback. But their  
> knowing we are paying attention has a ripple effect. They will  
> naturally begin observing and considering the issue more consistently.
> 
> 8. I am so glad the Aerie is active again! Maybe not everyone will pay  
> attention to us here, but so what. I ignore them on FB. Only one FB  
> site is official. If it isn't up to date, I can give my feedback. I  
> also recognize we are a volunteer organization, so there will be  
> problems with the currency of information. I just try to roll with it.
> 
> 9. I'd appreciate reading the thoughts anyone may have on what I've  
> expressed. I might learn something!
> 
> YIS, Luveday
> 
> Quoting "Jackman-Brink, Julia" <Julia.Jackman-Brink at mso.umt.edu>:
> 
>> R&D = Revocation and Denial of Membership.
>> 
>> Juliana
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: artemisia-bounces at lists.gallowglass.org   
>> [mailto:artemisia-bounces at lists.gallowglass.org] On Behalf Of Susan   
>> Macnamara
>> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 12:32 AM
>> To: Illora
>> Cc: 'Kingdom of Artemisia mailing list'
>> Subject: Re: [Artemisia] Winning or Just Not Losing?
>> 
>> What is "R&D"?
>> 
>> Luveday
>> 
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