AC needs a by-line

[paulcalloway]

I really like, "For the discriminating reenactor," but I'm afraid some people may get the wrong idea.

Anyone else have an idea for a by-line that we can use for the AC?

Maybe, <!--StartFragment --> It's the authenticity, stupid.

[RyanBWeddle]

"It's not just about handsewn buttonholes ..."

[PrettyBoyDonovan]

Stitch Nazi's are people too

Mr. Donovan- Welcome to the AC Forum. Please take a step backwards and reconsider why you are here, what you hope to accomplish, and the impact of your attempted humor. If you feel that you can contribute positively to this Forum, we look forward to your future posts.
Please consider this your first warning. Curt-Heinrich Schmidt, Moderator

[paulcalloway]

Stitch Nazi's are people too
PrettyBoy -
I'm beginning to get the distinct feeling that we need to change your name to StreamerBoyDonovan. Everything I've seen you post has screamed, "I'm a mainstreamer". That's all well and good, and we welcome folks interested in improving their impressions... but we don't welcome the mainstream mantra that they sometimes like to bring with them.

And incidentally, Cigars don't make good hand-warmers, but knitted wool mittens do.

[Curt-Heinrich Schmidt]

Hallo Kameraden!

I do not think it is so much as a single name or title, as the "CW Community" exists in so many umbrella forms and levels in the first place- and few agree on the meanings and definitions of "labels."

I would think a "mission statement" as to what this Forum:

1. is about, (or is not about)
2. what it hopes to accomplish
3. and how it plans to go about achieving No. 1 and 2

would be of greater information and service to those looking for serious discussion, sharing of sources and resources, sharing and analyzing research, a place to give voice to academic/scholarly ideas and discussion, promoting individual learning, growth, and evolution, etc.

Curt-Heinrich Schmidt

[paulcalloway]

Curt -
I can dig it, and I agree about the mission statement.. but I still hope for a by-line... a one liner that I can put in italics somewhere.

[flattop32355]

How about: "Progressing the Civil War Impression"

[Texian]

You might replace "discriminating" with "discerning".

[DougCooper]

"It's all about the original soldiers" make that "original Americans"

or

"The quest for authenticity is a journey, not an endstate."

or

"partnering with you on the journey toward authenticity"

[huntdaw]

My contributions for what they are worth:

"When you want a little more out of reenacting"

"Food for your brain"

"An ongoing search for Truth"

"Where reenactors come to learn"

[Miche_Todd]

"It's all about the original soldiers"

or

"The quest of authenticity is a journey, not an endstate."



Wow!!! Our motto for the CWCivilian list is very close to that!! Great minds must think alike. I think Glenna Chirsten or Barbara Huffman came up with ours... "Accuracy is a process, not a final destination." The only problem with the "Its all about the original soliders" idea is that some civilians may think its a military only list. :wink_smil

[JohnTaylorCW]

Being the simplistic sort that I am, how about either:

"Because It's RIGHT, Dammit" or

"Period, Everyday, and Common"

John T

[Charlie]

Here's my two cents worth:

"It's all about the history"

"Because history matters"

"If it's not right, it's wrong"

and the ever popular

"Where historical accuracy is the name of the game".

I am creatively spent.

[2RIVB]

"This ain't your pappy's Hardtack anymore!"

Maybe Bent's would like that add better.

[Curt-Heinrich Schmidt]

Hallo Kameraden!

"For Those Who Listen to the Voices of the Past..."

Curt-Heinrich Schmidt

[LWhite64]

How about:

On the Cutting Edge of Authenticity

Bring Research and Reenacting together

Striving for the best in accuracy

Where Research and Accuracy are the Key

Holding to A Higher Standard

[dusty27]

"Bringing Research and Reenacting together"

I love Lee's suggestion above. I would only add the "ing".

That one jump out at me.....

[Old Cremona]

Where the past comes alive

Remembering America's Hero's

A thousand points of Accuracy

Got Authenticity?

[DougCooper]

Miche' - oops! You are right - "It's all about the original Americans" is better. Wow!!! Our motto for the CWCivilian list is very close to that!! Great minds must think alike. I think Glenna Chirsten or Barbara Huffman came up with ours... "Accuracy is a process, not a final destination." The only problem with the "Its all about the original soliders" idea is that some civilians may think its a military only list. :wink_smil

[Miche_Todd]

Miche' - oops! You are right - "It's all about the original Americans" is better.

No problem, can't forget us progressively minded civs though can we. :tounge_sm


How about...

"Saving the hobby one reenactor at a time."

[M.Latham]

"For authentics, by authentics."

"Striving to improve, by research."

Mark Latham

[billywebb]

Here is my thought:

"Dedicated to the accurate impression..."


As well as:

"Where accuracy is the goal..."

"Where accuracy is the ambition..."

"Bringing reenactors to the next level..."

"Because authenticity is everything..."

[Jason Lewis]

Here is mine.

To honor those that came before us.

[Enfilade]

The tag line is the most important part of this site. It should be memorable and a phrase we can all rely on when confronting those who don't share our goals. Here are some suggestions:

"Authenticity; Just Do It!"
"Authentic-Campaigner- You've Got The Right One Baby!"
"History- You're In Good Hands With The Authentic-Campaigner"
"The Authentic-Campaigner- Turning On The Light"
"A-C- History Depends On You"
"It Takes A Little More To Be Authentic"
"Authenticity- Easy On The Eyes"
"Authentic-Campaigners- We Gave Peace A Chance"
"Authentic Campaigners March To A Historically Accurate Drum"
"All You Need Is Authenticity"
"Farbs Suck", well, maybe a little over the top?
"Take Time And Experience History"
"Authenticity Is Contagious"
"Wisdom Comes With Authenticity"
"An Authentic Book Is Seldom Dusty"
"Historicty Is The Only Way"
"Abstain From Farbs"
"Avoid Reality At All Costs, Reenact"
"Back Off Man!- I'm A Campaigner"
"Behind Every Great Reenactor Is His Ass In An Authentically Made Pair Of Trowsers"
"Friends Don't Let Friends Be Farbs"
"Other Than That Mrs. Lincoln, How Was The Play?"...Just had to throw that one in.
"Coarse Violence And War Is Our Mantra :tounge_sm "
"Authenticity-It Is Written"
"The A-C, God sent us to help the Farbs"
"Guns Are Power"
"Guns Don't Kill, Projectiles Do"
"Happines Is A Warm Authentic Musket"
"He Who Dies With The Most Canteens Wins"
"Authenticity- The Brief Interlude Between Farbdom And Eternity"
"Next Time You Wave, Use All Your Fingers"
"Pardon Me, But Do You Have Any Period Mustard?"
"Surrender Your Mind To Authenticity"
"Authenticity-This Is Your Brain, Farbdom- This Is Your Brain On Drugs"
"To Err Is Human, To Not Err Is The Authentic-Campaigner"
"What Is Learned Here Is Usually Well Remembered"
"Where History Is Not Just A Noun"
"Who In The World Is Paul Calloway?"
"Who Said History Was A Waste?"
"Yeah, Maybe We Are Apathetic, But Who Cares?"
"The Authentic-Campaigner, Your Average Mind Enhancing, Brain-Blowing Experience"

And my personal favorite;

"Our Standards Set Standards" :wink_smil


Mark Berrier/ I've been away from campaigning far too long this winter.

[Jason Lewis]

I thought of another one.

"For your impression is a terrible thing to waste".

[john duffer]

"We Never Close"

[Ringgold]

We honor our ancestors best by striving to always tell their stories truthfully.

or something like that . . .

[PogueMahone]

"Nicer than the OTB, more serious than Szabo's"

I am reminded of a cartoon of Andy Capp shopping for a doormat. The salesman is showing Andy and wife, Flo, a "Welcome" mat. Andy asks, "Do you have one that says 'Bugger Off'?"

[flattop32355]

"Nicer than the OTB, more serious than Szabo's"

I am reminded of a cartoon of Andy Capp shopping for a doormat. The salesman is showing Andy and wife, Flo, a "Welcome" mat. Andy asks, "Do you have one that says 'Bugger Off'?"

I am appalled; appalled, mind you, at the attitude expressed here :wink_smil . The next time we share an event, I shall require you to come to our campsite and sing off-key music with us while relieving you of all your worldly goods in a game of chuckaluck. :D

[markj]

Greetings,

>"For Those Who Listen to the Voices of the Past..."

or

"For Those Who Listen to the Voices in Their Head..." (just joking--profuse apologies to Curt!)

Mirth aside, how about this:

"Leading Progressive 19th Century Living Historians...into the 21st Century."

or some such tommy-rot.

Yours, &c., &c.,

Mark Jaeger

[tomarch]

Mark... shouldn't it be: "Leading Progressive 21st.C Living Historians....into the 19th C.?

[K Bartsch]

"1200 Farb Floggers Can't Be Wrong"

" 'Ruining the Hobby'...One Former Farb At A Time"

or,

"Middle-aged White Guys Who Didn't Get to Play Army Enough When They Were Kids"

"Why No Sweetie, That's Not a New Piece of Reenacting Gear!"

lastly,

"More Expensive Than Golf, But You Get To Hang Out With A Better Group Of People"

[Cracker Line]

" 'Ruining the Hobby'...One Former Farb At A Time"


I personally like that one ;-)

Cheers,
Adam Cripps
CLG

[markj]

Greetings,

>Mark... shouldn't it be: "Leading Progressive 21st.C Living Historians....into >the 19th C.?
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>Tom Smith, Brickbat Pardz


Works for me. Indeed, why not just just say:

"Forward...to the Past!"

Yours, &c., &c.,

Mark Jaeger

[Yankeeboy]

Comrades
How bout (A WORK IN PROGRESS.... )

After all, we are all progressive here striving to improve our accuracy in becoming as close to the real 19th century solidier as possible , along with teaching and preserving our history.