I hope my status as a new member won't disqualify me from commenting on this thread. Look into any area of human interest and you are likely to find traditionalists. They advocate the use of traditional woodworking handtools, paper and pen instead of a Palm and the wearing of proper kilted attire by those who are appropriately blooded. These individuals typically occupy the far end of the bell curve and thus, are usually frustrated by those of us with a more pedestrian level of interest.

Traditionalists deserve credit for keeping kilted attire alive. They are suppose to be purists and keep the rest of us honest. That viewpoint does not, however, and probably never will, represent the mainstream view. I got interested in kilts because I got interested in my Scottish heritage; we started going to highland games; got into Celtic music, etc. BUT, only got interested in wearing a kilt when I became aware of the wonderful array of choices now available. Thanks to modern (domestic) kilt-makers, it is possible to affordably incorporate wearing-of-the-kilt into my daily life.

Is it a loss to the forum when those with a critical eye stop contributing? You bet! The conversation will never be complete unless their viewpoint is represented. However, an online forum is the least confrontational venue I can think of in which to have a discussion on any subject. If some folks wish to disengage from the discussion, then I wish them well. Whether they leave with quiet dignity, or burn their bridges behind them is a personal choice.