tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235431266233602422.post3418771653344020288..comments2024-02-27T03:15:13.798-08:00Comments on Silver Goggles: Functional?Jhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985629384463009968noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235431266233602422.post-44437055085913100952013-06-04T17:59:52.765-07:002013-06-04T17:59:52.765-07:00I've been away from steampunk for a while now....I've been away from steampunk for a while now. In my past experience there was certainly an elitism that favoured working devices over decorative props. I don't think it was ever an overt 'rule' - I think the love of ray-guns meant that not all props would be functional. However, I think there is an elitist spectrum of esteem for props. Working items made of brass and wood up the top, purely decorative mass-produced plastic props at the bottom. The rest of the props are just positioned along this spectrum in terms of elitist acceptability.<br /><br />While most people are pretty accepting of others' interpretations (and budgets) I think this snobbery is perpetuated by positive reinforcement. The greatest praise goes to Makers who individually craft working items in Victorian technology using original materials. The praise falls off as you move down the spectrum. So while no-one is outright condemning those of us who rely on plastic non-functional props, we certainly feel like less worthy members of the community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com