Quote Originally Posted by kiltedscot
Consider the many messages where the poster has asserted his defiance [I paraphrase]: “I wear it my way with whatever I like” – of course, that is fine, I would agree, if the “it” is not a Scottish kilt.

David (KiltedScot)
David (Kiltedscot) claims to be posting in support of Robbie, but I feel that David’s agenda and objections are entirely different from those of Robbie. When reading his posts, I have always got the impression that David objects to the wearing of a traditional Scottish Kilt in any way that could not be described as full Highland Regalia. The above quote and the photos, which David has put in his gallery, tend to back up this impression. I would suggest that David should carefully consider the meaning of the word ‘traditional’, as used in ‘traditional Scottish Kilt’. I am sure that Highland men, such as crofters, traditionally wore kilts, but they would not have dressed like David in his photo gallery. If David takes issue with casual kilt wear, he should take a good look at the web sites of three of Scotland’s most respected kilt makers, i.e. Geoffrey (Tailor), Kinloch Anderson and Hector Russell. Here, in addition to the formal kilt outfits, he will find a whole variety of casual kilt styles, so if he objects to these, perhaps he might like to take the matter up with these kilt makers. I have a suspicion that he would not get very far. If I have deduced David’s attitude correctly, then I would agree with him that Xmarksthescot is not the right forum for him.

On the other hand, we know (from his personal gallery) that Robbie is certainly not a slave to the formal look, and that his objections to this forum are entirely different from those of David. Robbie correctly presented evidence that Rawlinson did not invent the little kilt. Phil told Robbie (using impolite language) that he was wrong, but failed to provide any evidence for this assertion. If I had been Robbie, I would have immediately challenged Phil to provide evidence for his claim. I have found, from much experience on other (non kilt related) forums, that when people are challenged in such a way, and they have no real evidence, they usually go strangely silent.

So Robbie, please come back. We value your insights, but if you feel that you have been ‘insulted’, challenge that person to provide validated evidence in support of their view, or withdraw their insult and apologise. Remember Robbie, Scots are noted for their persistence in adversity.

Rob (who is part Scottish and goes in for the kill when he has sufficient evidence to be certain that he is in the right)