ModernChivalry.org
Main => The Round Table => Topic started by: Sir Edward on 2009-04-10, 20:27:03
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Hey all, I wrote up an interpretation of chivalrous virtues, with some adjustment for modern life (that is, ignoring or modifying a lot of the more archaic notions, to get to the more core features that are perhaps a bit more timeless).
I figured this website could use some informational pages. I know I asked in another thread about ideas, etc, but this might help get some things started. Let me know what you think.
http://modernchivalry.org/code.html (http://modernchivalry.org/code.html)
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I like it Sir Edward. Think it makes a nice touch to the page and a handy
reference for us all... ;)
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Very nice ;)
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Ed,
A good listing, but if I could offer a thought for consideration:
Participation - Chivalry is not solely an intellectual exercise. It needs to be lived every day. It is not arrogance to be seen demonstrating your values and beliefs. Strive to be the example to others by getting involved in the service to your community.
It has been my experience than it is easy to just sit back and discuss high minded ideals, safe in the comfort of your home, surrounded by loved ones. But to transport your beliefs out into the real world, where they may be tested is much harder and a better indicator of the character of a chivalric man or woman. As knights, we should seek to inspire the young to actively seek out a better, more fulfilling way of life. The best way to inspire is to be out, interacting with the rest of the world, dealing with it in accordance to your values. What do you think?
Butch
Hon. ACPS
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That is quite true. Speaking of ideals without reaching for them may not accomplish anything. However, one can not reach for what they do not understand. That's one of the important roles that I see Chivalry-minded websites fulfilling-- providing a forum for for folks to learn and share, and hopefully awaken ideals that have long been dormant.
For me, one such community service is to provide this website.
I'm hoping that some of these additional pages will act as "hooks" to grab google-searches and bring more people in.
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Well put Sir Ed and yes I agree that the time and effort you dedicate to running this board is of itself
a community service, serving the vast online community. :)
To GrtWhtShark,
You are also correct in that the aspects of chivalry, knowledge, and virtue not consistently applied
are wasted, which is perhaps the most grievous transgression of all. ;)
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Thinking along these lines, if anyone has any thoughts on wording changes, details to add, new pages to create, or articles to write, please let me know. I had originally envisioned this site as being more than a forum, perhaps having resources and articles available. But I must admit, it's hard to know how to proceed when you don't know how wide (or narrow) of an audience you might have.
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Also forgot to mention, I've updated the "Knights" introduction page: http://modernchivalry.org/introduction.html (http://modernchivalry.org/introduction.html)
Same thing goes, if you can think of anything to add or modify, let me know. I think the page does a good job of summarizing how I envisioned "modern chivalry" blended with our historical interests.
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Looks good to me man!
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Also forgot to mention, I've updated the "Knights" introduction page: http://modernchivalry.org/introduction.html (http://modernchivalry.org/introduction.html)
Same thing goes, if you can think of anything to add or modify, let me know. I think the page does a good job of summarizing how I envisioned "modern chivalry" blended with our historical interests.
I've also added a Making a Kit (http://modernchivalry.org/knightkits.html) page. It doesn't have much on it right now, but I figure sometimes people that are just googling through might need only a little inspiration to take up this hobby.
The images and date-ranges I have on there currently came from another website. I tried to contact the site owner for permission first, but the mail bounces and it appears to be an unmaintained free-hosted page, so I figure I'll go ahead and use them for now, and take them down if someone complains.