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In re: the constant battle over the definition of authenticity.

	Please, all of you stop and think about what you are saying!
	Try and recall the spirit in which the SCA is founded and in 
which we participate.  Authenticity, is a goal, the ATTEMPTS IN GOOD 
FAITH to be authentic is the reality.  Yes, obviously there will be a 
wide range of attempts, but to qualify them is to rate them and, 
frankly that is not what we are all about, or so I have been led to 
believe.  
	When someone asks about authenticity the best response, in my 
opinion, is to have that person do their best within their own ability 
and resources.  The more they research and work, the more "authentic" 
it would be, but this does not mean that someone who can't or even 
won't go through all the trouble should feel penalized.
	Sorry to lecture, but my feathers got ruffled!
		
				-Alyna Thomas (Debbie Reichmann)