Liten: We are not a military organization, nor paramilitary, nor reinactors, certianly not stitch counters. We are a social group interested in the weapons and lore of the Victorian era military. We like to shoot, have fun, attempt to dress the part, and sit around the fire, wether for real or in cyberspace, and tell our stories.
You called for my opinion, then did not accept it. If enforced regulations, inspections and uniformity in the ranks are what you desire, I would suggest heading over to your nearest recruiter and signing up. I did that for 20 years. I regret none of it, but that part of my life is over.
And certianly never, in all my years of service, aboard any ship I crewed, did I ever even consider insulting the COOK!
And now would the moderator please close this thread.