Truth to tell, I don't come into this with much of an agenda -- I
generally like the way things run, and I think Aquel and Johanna have
been doing a good job of steering and encouraging things.
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There are always ways we can improve, but they are mostly matters of
tweaking, and generally require a measure of conscious vigilance. For
example, integrating new folks into the Barony is always a trick --
trying to help them understand the local culture without overwhelming or
intimidating them. I don't think we have a perfect formula for that (nor
do I expect we're going to find one), but it's something to continue
experimenting with, to see how to make things work better.
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Mostly, I think it's all about tweaking details and experimenting. The
situation is always changing, and issues arise from time to time. For
example, I've been noticing lately a fair amount of subtle nervousness
around issues of religious tolerance, both in the Barony and in the
Society at large; that seems something that we need to pay some
attention to, to make sure it doesn't become An Issue. But that isn't a
matter of Big Changes; it's about paying attention, and constant tuning.
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(And it should be borne in mind that the Baron and/or Baroness lead
mostly be example and suggestion -- they don't have much actual power,
so much as a bully pulpit for suasion. So their job is to keep an eye on
what's going on, listen to ideas for improvement, decide what makes
sense to them, and then try to influence things in a healthy
direction...)
