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Why I left the SCA....
Many years ago, when I lived in Buffalo, I was active in the local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism. I developed a persona, and did things like archery, fencing, calligraphy, and leatherwork.
But after two years, I soon felt that my attendance at events and activities was tolerated. I didn't feel that I was welcome, but at the same time, I didn't feel that I was unwelcome. I was never invited to become a member of a household. I had people tell me, "The Laurels will never approve your name". And I had a bad experience at an event, when I had to leave the site to make a phone call. So there I am, out in the mundane world, while still dressed in garb, and making a phone call. (This was way before the invention or proliferation of cell phones.) But that's not the fault of the people in the organization.
For the most part, I enjoyed myself at the first few events. Didn't get to meet any special ladies, though. :-( Maybe I was trying too hard.
Then, nearly 20 years ago, I moved to Dayton. I heard there was an active group, but I never pursued them.
I'm still friends with a few people who are still active in the SCA. But I doubt I'll attend another event or activity. Even if it's Pennsic.
But after two years, I soon felt that my attendance at events and activities was tolerated. I didn't feel that I was welcome, but at the same time, I didn't feel that I was unwelcome. I was never invited to become a member of a household. I had people tell me, "The Laurels will never approve your name". And I had a bad experience at an event, when I had to leave the site to make a phone call. So there I am, out in the mundane world, while still dressed in garb, and making a phone call. (This was way before the invention or proliferation of cell phones.) But that's not the fault of the people in the organization.
For the most part, I enjoyed myself at the first few events. Didn't get to meet any special ladies, though. :-( Maybe I was trying too hard.
Then, nearly 20 years ago, I moved to Dayton. I heard there was an active group, but I never pursued them.
I'm still friends with a few people who are still active in the SCA. But I doubt I'll attend another event or activity. Even if it's Pennsic.
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None of which means you need to resume the SCA - I haven't been to an event in years - just that these two points should probably be kept in perspective.