how threads go bad

[neloon]

So, Richard, was your disagreement with my pronunciation of feileadh on another thread "descriptive" or "prescriptive" All this goes to show (tongue still in cheek) how cantankerous Americans are!
Actually some of the kilt discussions remind me of how religious converts are fanatical about sticking to rules whereas those who grew up in the faith are much more relaxed and go with the spirit of the business. Indeed, beginners at anything want to find some so-called "correct" way of doing things to gain confidence and a feeling of achievement. This may sometimes make them appear to be a bit arrogant.
Alan