[Mid] Swords and geeks

> >I don't know about sumptuary laws, but a wise man said: "In the SCA,
> >two kinds of people wear swords--knights and geeks. Don't be a geek."

> There's a world of difference between wearing a dozen or more knives in
> a show of masculine exuberance, and wearing a single sword at your hip
> as part of your personna.
>
> In my opinion.
>
> Dmitrii Volkovich

and...

>On the other hand, it is my personal opinion that swords should be worn
>in moderation, whatever the rank. If you wear a sword all the time, you
>may well be considered a geek even if you are a knight! :-)
>
>Finnvarr (Kt.)

It has been my experience that the bigger the sword, the bigger the geek.

Akimoya
Ealdormere

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