Kidnap - Revision history

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	'''It is important to note''', however, that kidnapping is a major [[felony]] in all Western countries, and comes with serious consequences. Should you "kidnap" someone in fun for ransom at an SCA [[event]], it must be made absolutely clear to everyone, especially the "victim", that this a part of the game. No one should be "kidnapped" without their consent.		'''It is important to note''', however, that kidnapping is a major [[felony]] in all Western countries, and comes with serious consequences. Should you "kidnap" someone in fun for ransom at an SCA [[event]], it must be made absolutely clear to everyone, especially the "victim", that this a part of the game. No one should be "kidnapped" without their consent.

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Cian at 23:43, 27 September 2006

2006-09-27T23:43:10Z

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	To '''kidnap''' someone is to abduct them, that is, remove them from a place against their will by force or threat of force. In a best-case scenario, the kidnapper then [[ransom]]s the victim, who is returned safely.		To '''kidnap''' someone is to abduct them, that is, remove them from a place against their will by force or threat of force. In a best-case scenario, the kidnapper then [[ransom]]s the victim, who is returned safely.

	Kidnappings were a common in [[period]], especially when the victim had influential friends or family. Other victims of kidnapping were [[slavery\|enslaved]]. Women were particularly vulnerable to kidnapping. Sometimes, the victim would be [[rape\|raped]] and made [[pregnant]] in order to force [[marriage]]. In other cases, as happened to [[Eleanor of Aquitane]], a priest could be induced to wed the kidnapper and his victim against the victim's will.		Kidnappings were common in [[period]], especially when the victim had influential friends or family. Other victims of kidnapping were [[slavery\|enslaved]]. Women were particularly vulnerable to kidnapping. Sometimes, the victim would be [[rape\|raped]] and made [[pregnant]] in order to force [[marriage]]. In other cases, as happened to [[Eleanor of Aquitane]], a [[priest]] could be induced to wed the kidnapper and his victim against the victim's will.

	There is some belief that the practice of having bridesmaids at a wedding stems from an attempt to deceive any would-be kidnappers from snatching the bride on her way to the [[altar]], but there is little evidence to support this.		There is some belief that the practice of having bridesmaids at a wedding stems from an attempt to deceive any would-be kidnappers from snatching the bride on her way to the [[altar]], but there is little evidence to support this.

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2006-09-27T23:25:03Z

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	"Kidnappings" in the [[SCA]] are not unheard of as part of the [[game]]. The victim is usually ransomed for [[SCA coinage\|golden splonders, chocolate coins]] or similar [[booty]].		"Kidnappings" in the [[SCA]] are not unheard of as part of the [[game]]. The victim is usually ransomed for [[SCA coinage\|golden splonders, chocolate coins]] or similar [[booty]].

	'''It is important to note''', however, that kidnapping is a major [[felony]] in all Western countries, and comes with serious consequences. Should you "kidnap" someone in fun for ransom at an SCA [[event]], it must be made absolutely clear to everyone, especially the "victim", that this a part of the game. No one should be "kidnapped" without ~~thier~~ consent.		'''It is important to note''', however, that kidnapping is a major [[felony]] in all Western countries, and comes with serious consequences. Should you "kidnap" someone in fun for ransom at an SCA [[event]], it must be made absolutely clear to everyone, especially the "victim", that this a part of the game. No one should be "kidnapped" without their consent.

Sabine: "No one should be "kidnapped" without thier consent."

2006-09-27T21:50:55Z

"No one should be "kidnapped" without thier consent."

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	"Kidnappings" in the [[SCA]] are not unheard of as part of the [[game]]. The victim is usually ransomed for [[SCA coinage\|golden splonders, chocolate coins]] or similar [[booty]].		"Kidnappings" in the [[SCA]] are not unheard of as part of the [[game]]. The victim is usually ransomed for [[SCA coinage\|golden splonders, chocolate coins]] or similar [[booty]].

	'''It is important to note''', however, that kidnapping is a major [[felony]] in all Western countries, and comes with serious consequences. Should you "kidnap" someone in fun for ransom at an SCA [[event]], it must be made absolutely clear to everyone, especially the "victim", that this a part of the game.		'''It is important to note''', however, that kidnapping is a major [[felony]] in all Western countries, and comes with serious consequences. Should you "kidnap" someone in fun for ransom at an SCA [[event]], it must be made absolutely clear to everyone, especially the "victim", that this a part of the game. No one should be "kidnapped" without thier consent.

Cian at 05:43, 10 July 2006

2006-07-10T05:43:01Z

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	There is some belief that the practice of having bridesmaids at a wedding stems from an attempt to deceive any would-be kidnappers from snatching the bride on her way to the [[altar]], but there is little evidence to support this.		There is some belief that the practice of having bridesmaids at a wedding stems from an attempt to deceive any would-be kidnappers from snatching the bride on her way to the [[altar]], but there is little evidence to support this.

			== "Kidnapping" in the SCA ==
	"Kidnappings" in the [[SCA]] are not unheard of as part of the game. The victim is usually ransomed for [[SCA coinage\|golden splonders, chocolate coins]] or similar [[booty]].		"Kidnappings" in the [[SCA]] are not unheard of as part of the [[game]]. The victim is usually ransomed for [[SCA coinage\|golden splonders, chocolate coins]] or similar [[booty]].

	'''It is important to note''', however, that kidnapping is a major [[felony]] in all Western countries, and comes with serious consequences. Should you "kidnap" someone in fun for ransom at an SCA [[event]], it must be made absolutely clear to everyone, especially the "victim", that this a part of the game.		'''It is important to note''', however, that kidnapping is a major [[felony]] in all Western countries, and comes with serious consequences. Should you "kidnap" someone in fun for ransom at an SCA [[event]], it must be made absolutely clear to everyone, especially the "victim", that this a part of the game.

Paul Matisz at 19:03, 13 February 2006

2006-02-13T19:03:46Z

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To '''kidnap''' someone is to abduct them, that is, remove them from a place against their will by force or threat of force. In a best-case scenario, the kidnapper then [[ransom]]s the victim, who is returned safely.

Kidnappings were a common in [[period]], especially when the victim had influential friends or family. Other victims of kidnapping were [[slavery|enslaved]]. Women were particularly vulnerable to kidnapping. Sometimes, the victim would be [[rape|raped]] and made [[pregnant]] in order to force [[marriage]]. In other cases, as happened to [[Eleanor of Aquitane]], a priest could be induced to wed the kidnapper and his victim against the victim's will.

There is some belief that the practice of having bridesmaids at a wedding stems from an attempt to deceive any would-be kidnappers from snatching the bride on her way to the [[altar]], but there is little evidence to support this.

"Kidnappings" in the [[SCA]] are not unheard of as part of the game. The victim is usually ransomed for [[SCA coinage|golden splonders, chocolate coins]] or similar [[booty]].

'''It is important to note''', however, that kidnapping is a major [[felony]] in all Western countries, and comes with serious consequences. Should you "kidnap" someone in fun for ransom at an SCA [[event]], it must be made absolutely clear to everyone, especially the "victim", that this a part of the game.