Rennies v. Pirates

[defiant1701]

When did rennies become pirates? I mean, I realize that they are similar and maybe even related a little, but I think all this attention on pirates has kinda taken away from what being a Renaissance Faire Enthusiast means. I like pirates just fine and all but can't anything be pure anymore? Does everything have to mesh under the same label

Comments

[matteo_mj]

Agreed.

I do like some of what the many pirates who come to Faire bring to the table. They're entertaining and some of the costuming is top notch. However, it's a Renaissance Faire. Not a Pirate Faire.

[keithcsmith]

Guys seriously... it is a picture of a freaking cake... that I found at 5:30 in the freaking morning! If ya don't like it feel free to post a picture of a castle cake or a knight cake, believe me I won't give a crap.

[defiant1701]

Welcome to the world of running something that not everyone agrees with every single move you make and will criticize you for that move. Ain't it great?

Really, my post was more than just about your cake pic. It is about the state of rennie-dom itself right now. Pirates are so popular, in no small part to the fantastic acting done by Johnny Depp. As a result, everyone wants to be a pirate and more and more "rennies" are switching sides (not that I feel there are sides, mind you).

I do appreciate that site you run for the rennies, Keith. You do a great job and have a great community. Congratulations on 6 years.

[keithcsmith]

I know what you mean about the whole Pirate thing, it seems to be the "garb du jour" if you will.

About switching sides... First and foremost I am a Rogue... I go where the lovely ladies are, doesn't matter what side. :)

Speaking of sides however, I choose the Pirate side in the "Battle of Lions Field" because
a) I don't think the Barbarians would trust me on their side.
b) Oddly enough I prefer fighting on the underdog side.

What is this foolishness you speak of... People should always agree with me...
Except when I make a change in how you post to the forums then I get at least 2-4 e-mails saying that it was better the old way. Don't even get me started on what happens when I make a major to the site. :)

[matteo_mj]

I believe it was just a commentary on the popularity of pirates at Faires.

It seems more and more of the Ren community are jumping on the Pirate bandwagon.

Sorry if you consider what I said to be offensive.

[keithcsmith]

Matteo, it takes alot to offend me and thus far no one here has done so.

I don't disagree with you on the pirate thing, I would include Faires themselves in the group jumping onto the bandwagon.