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Nov. 23rd, 2010 10:34 amFresh out of Lake George!
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Nov. 23rd, 2010
The naming of names
Nov. 23rd, 2010 11:09 amMistress Alys made an interesting observation that I wanted to share and discuss.
This was her original thought, which she has graciously allowed me to share:
This is a thought that's been percolating since about July, and then was brought to the forefront of my brain again by Mike and T's wedding. When you think of yourself, do you identify yourself by your legal name or by your SCA name?
As most folks know, I use Liam in a lot of social situations, including sci-fo cons and the beer community. I do use Bill at work, and of course my moter and sister -- and some high school friends -- call me Billy.
Oddly, the day Alys posted this I actually used Liam O'Donovan as a newspaper byline to avoid confusion, because it was for a paper other than the one I usually work for.
When do you use your SCA name? Mundane name? Other?
This was her original thought, which she has graciously allowed me to share:
This is a thought that's been percolating since about July, and then was brought to the forefront of my brain again by Mike and T's wedding. When you think of yourself, do you identify yourself by your legal name or by your SCA name?
As most folks know, I use Liam in a lot of social situations, including sci-fo cons and the beer community. I do use Bill at work, and of course my moter and sister -- and some high school friends -- call me Billy.
Oddly, the day Alys posted this I actually used Liam O'Donovan as a newspaper byline to avoid confusion, because it was for a paper other than the one I usually work for.
When do you use your SCA name? Mundane name? Other?
On the use of titles . . .
Nov. 23rd, 2010 11:13 amI am going to let Alys spark another discussion here:
On a semi-related note, there's the question of titles. Title-stacking is an abomination against the laws of God and man.[fn] On this point there will be no discussion ;-) That being said:
In what situations do you prefer that your SCA title be used? or not used?
If you have multiple titles, which one do you prefer? Does it vary by situation or do you have a single default preference?
For me, titles are used when conducting serious business. If you're calling me into Court, then I'd prefer it be done with my title. If we're in the finals of a tourney, titles please. If I am speaking to or on behalf of the Crown, titles get used. Otherwise, I'm all good without them.
. . .
[fn] On the other hand, if you have a fundamental need to pile on honorifics, there's a right way to do it and a wrong way to do it. Her Excellency Mistress Alys, for example. Baroness Alys, Mistress of the Pelican. These are at least vaguely period.
What do you think about this?
I tend to introduce myself as Master Liam when the context is right, but I never think of myself as Baron William or Baron Liam.
On a semi-related note, there's the question of titles. Title-stacking is an abomination against the laws of God and man.[fn] On this point there will be no discussion ;-) That being said:
In what situations do you prefer that your SCA title be used? or not used?
If you have multiple titles, which one do you prefer? Does it vary by situation or do you have a single default preference?
For me, titles are used when conducting serious business. If you're calling me into Court, then I'd prefer it be done with my title. If we're in the finals of a tourney, titles please. If I am speaking to or on behalf of the Crown, titles get used. Otherwise, I'm all good without them.
. . .
[fn] On the other hand, if you have a fundamental need to pile on honorifics, there's a right way to do it and a wrong way to do it. Her Excellency Mistress Alys, for example. Baroness Alys, Mistress of the Pelican. These are at least vaguely period.
What do you think about this?
I tend to introduce myself as Master Liam when the context is right, but I never think of myself as Baron William or Baron Liam.