I'm certainly not going to flame anyone; I though I might just add a few thoughts.
I agree that in this world there are WAY too many people who worry about other people and get into other's lives where they don't belong. I don't think that was Logan_2000's point though; there are rules put out there, not by us, and it is frustrating when people don't follow the rules. We are not putting OUR definition of formal or semi-formal onto others, we are abiding by a definition put out for everyone. Is it OK to let your children jump into a pool that says "No jumping"? Is it OK to smoke where it says "No Smoking"?
In my documents for the cruise, it clearly states that men must wear a jacket and tie, not a suit or a tux. If you choose to disobey the rule and hope that no one says anything, that is your choice. And probably no one will say anything. But that doesn't change the fact that it is what the rules ask you to do--doesn't matter if you pay for your trip or not. Everybody pays, and there are rules for everybody to follow.
Everyone has a different idea of what to wear--that is why there are guidelines. You can't get much clearer than that! I'm not even offering an opinion on if the guidelines are good, fair, or stupid--but they are the rules.
We could also put some of this on Disney, as much as I love them! If they are not going to enforce the rule, they should consider not having it. JMHO
I've seen this topic on the board many times, and we may never come to an agreement on this! I think, though, the focus is always on what people feel comfortable in and what people want to wear, and to me, that's not the issue. If it's the rule, that's what you have to go by. That's why we have them
Amy
