On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:51:49 -0700, Jeff G. <Log0n5150 at hotmail.com> wrote: >> The characteristic of pirates that I find fascinating which I don't see >> in >> enough fantsy is the issue of their clothing. The reason that pirates >> wore all that colorful clothing was because they could. Back on the >> mainland (and islands), part of the class structure was enforced by >> clothing standards. You did *not* dress above your class. Nor did >> you >> dress below your class. >> >> This control was pervasive and effective. But it was flouted by the >> pirates who flaunted their attire. >> >> -- > No purple for you!!!! > I would rather be a privateer than a pirate, all of the benifits with > fewer restrictions. Privateers expect to be accepted in polite company. That means they dress the part, and play society's games. -- Using M2, Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/