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jkobler

05-26-2010, 10:14 AM

28thNY

05-26-2010, 10:38 AM

I know it's risk to be made fun off for what we do but it's also fair to defend ourselves...

http://www.thatloser.com/loser/back-in-time-loser/

The reenactor there is not a loser. I've met him several times. He's, shall I say, special but is a valued member of an artillery unit here in Alabama.

We can't help the public perception of reenacting, all of the TV shows which feature (and ridicule) reenactors have managed to set the precedent there. People are either very interested in history and appreciate what we do or they simply are unable to get their heads past the fact that we're wearing wool uniforms in the middle of summer.

However, "Loser" does seem a little bit harsh though... I'd accept "nerd" or "geek" and possibly even "dork", but Loser? Nah.

plankmaker

05-26-2010, 10:45 AM

I am thankful they never got a photo of Mad Mike in all his glory.

Frenchie

05-26-2010, 10:48 AM

The guy who wrote that and the people who enjoy reading that sort of trash are idiots, and I for one don't care what idiots think about me or anything else. I care how they vote, but not what they think.

FloridaHoosier

05-26-2010, 11:29 AM

I see nothing humorous in perpetuating stereotypes or making mention of a reenactor in a negative way on here. Thus, lock applied with contentment...

FloridaHoosier

05-26-2010, 04:02 PM

We've reopened this temporarily to add a post from the originator of the thread: "The idea was not to portray someone as negative but to get reenactors to comment to the gentlemen's defense. I had ask the site thatloser.com to remove his picture.

I have happy news I wish to post, They did remove it.

QUOTE FROM EMAIL...
Thank you Jonathan. The picture has been removed. It was submitted by someone named "Cindy" and will not be posted again." -JKobler