Responsibility and costume for LRP

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Have you ever spoken the words "It's not my problem", "It's not my responsibility"?
I'm sure I have on occasion.

The thought occurs though, that this is what's actually wrong with the world today. It's not so much that there's a shortage of good people in the world, it's just there's an aversion to 'interfereing'.

"It's not my problem/responsibility" is a poisonous phrase. Whilst it may be true, it's used to disclaim an action that appears to be needed. I mean, have you ever walked past a small patch of wasteland that's covered in litter and thought that? Surely no one likes seeing rubbish scattered across the street. But we walk on by, telling outselves that it's not our problem.

I'm still trying to figure out why. I mean, if something's unpleasant, or otherwise bad, then why not just do something about it? If you see something that you don't believe is right, but you feel it's "not your place to interfere" well, surely that's no good thing?

It may be as simple as the washing up in your sink in a shared house. Look at it, and even though none of it may be yours, what harm does it do, but a little time, to sort it? And if it does, then surely it's just improved your living environment.

Is it lazyness? No, I don't think it is. I think it's an inbuild feeling of resentment that someone would choose to abuse your good will.
Here's the key though. Instead of getting angry and upset about it every day, why not just spend a little time sorting it out. And then you won't any more. It's easy to say that "It's not my stuff. It's not my fault. It's not my responsiblity". But you can't say "It's not my problem" because it is. In a broader sense, if you're prepared to walk on by something that's not your problem, then chances are it'll never get fixed.

If it's something you use, see or otherwise are influenced by on a day to day basis, then surely it's your social responsibility to help sort the problem. Let's try and teach the world that it's ok to make things better shall we?




Found a couple of places that do pre-made LRP stuff, in the colonial flavour.
I'm thinking that black cotton trousers, white lace up shirt and green frock coat would be good. Maybe a waistcoat too, but probably not.
Anything I've obviously missed?
Sources are LRPStore and Adventurer's mart (or is that Adventure Smart?)

From the latter, I have a quote for
> Drawstring waist cotton trousers in the colour of your choice - £23.00
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> Laced cotton shirt in the colour of your choice - £24.00
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> Frock coat in green velvet? - £79.00
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> Tricorn hat - Wool felt, factory finished with sweatband and trim.
> Available in -
> Black with narrow white trim
> Brown with wide beige trim. (special price) -£20.00
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> P&p for all - £3.00

And a 5% discount if I order the lot :)
It's tempting ;p. Anyone else got any orders along those lines?