Robbie and KiltedScot,
You can come or go as you wish, though we'd all rather you stay.
I will point out that the most popular thread on this forum has been 'Sporrans for lassies' and it seems to me the majority have sided with the traditional argument.

As far as I can tell from Phil's post, it was a gruffly written, "let's shake and agree to disagree," post. Phil's not one to sugar-coat his words and most of us have been on the receiving end of a shot or two.
Blunt honesty is the most truthful. If I wanted an opinion on a new kilt style, I know I'd get Phil's true reaction to the kilt. I've been to dozens of writing workshops and learned the most from writers who will 'give it to me straight.'
I like Phil and I'd hate to see him take any more shots simply because he speaks from the heart and bluntly.
If he feels the need to apologise, he will. If not, he shouldn't. Pushing anyone to apologise makes an empty apology that doesn't make the offended or the offender feel any better.
I don't think Phil meant to insult Robbie, nor do I think the post was anywhere near as bad as it has been made out to be.
Leaving is an over-reaction, especially when you can simply skip a person's posts.