People, people, people. We all need to just chill. There are a couple of things we need to take into concideration. First thing first is understand that everyones reality is relative. What someone digs is not what others dig, you dig? There is alot of grey area between both groups, some like the full authentic look, down to hand sewn button holes while others get costumes from a party store, and there are a lot in between. One thing that I know is that we are all here because we dig pirates. I do appreciate the the historical dudes that have helped me out, like black john, he helped me with my slops, and others that will remain nameless that helped me with my defense of the bucket boot. . My kit or kits I should say are pretty historicaly accurate, with a bit of artistic license, and thats cool for me. I have friends whose kits arn't as acurate and we go to faire and they some times get told so. And after getting told this awhile from different people, it gets old and they get pissed. Even if that wan't the persons intentions. I understand their side, as I also understand they people who really put a lot of effort into being accurate and seeing someone that went to party city and got a costume and people thought that they were a really cool lookin pirate. Any way we all need to easy up on each other a bit. And if I have ever offended anyone, with my joking, I am sorry, please belive me that was not my intentions. I just joke alot. Also please forgive the spelling I'm a bit high in spirits.