In actual fact Captain P, it would appear you fail as an internet Gentleman. Self deprication is your downfall sweetheart,you simply do not take yourself seriously enough.

This is a good thing by the way, a real IG is full of his own self importance and pomposity,a trait I do not see in yourself.


Grace x

Last edited by Grace (2008-03-24 16:11:27)

The Net Gent is simply one more play on the widespread personality type now prominent.  No matter if one is a hipster, academic, 'burb-type, or whatever, there is an unhealthy obsession with obsessing on that which is obscure, 'authentic', 'better' for reasons defined by 'those who know', and not too accessible. 

The real joke, though, is that whatever it may be (say, "trad"), it is all very much trendy and very much accessible - anyone with an interent connection and time on their hands can get it.  One could live in Antartica and become the perfect "fill-in-the-blank" these days, something not possible in years not so far gone.  And with youtube and other sites, one can even get the speaking style right.

Internet gentlemen speak about clothes in the minutest detail all day, including a fascination with the empirical make and construction of shoes becase knowing exactly how they are made from start to finish makes them fit better and last longer.

But then, after a long dissertation over the virtues of hand work in a buttonhole, they will commune together and bond when one of their number blurts out that clothes do not make an "Internet gentleman". They will then Om in unison that this is the case and then revert back to a discussion over what factory makes a given retailers shoe brand.

Internet Gentlemen also claim membership to a number of clubs and also regales everyone with what they believe are amusing little stories of their times at said clubs, which they lifted from assorted sources like Agatha Christie novels.

They are also Self-Sovereigns.

Obeisance must be given to all other IGs, especially those IGs who have attained the highest-ranking fora stature, such as Sultan of Style, Diplomat of Deportment or Baron of Bespoke (oh my).  Should disagreements arise over any Earth-shattering issues involving CLOTHES, an IG does everything humanly possible to avoid even the faintest appearance of questioning another IGs authority or credibility.  Seasoned IGs know to verbally tip-toe on eggshells and introduce any varing views in the most fawningly gracious manner.  This rule of conduct holds especially if the other IG is a noted author, artisan moderator or a builder of shoe pyramids.

The finest of them has impeccable taste but still feels duty bound to show both his peers and poor unfortunates each and every repetitive purchase preferably unworn or in the original wrapping. This is done with a sense of noblesse oblige and to absorb the adoration and acclaim.