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    Quote Originally Posted by Al G. Sporrano View Post
    I would be quite happy if kilts become more popular.
    I would not be happy at all if they become "trendy". I don't follow trends.
    Al, you are a leader, not a follower!!!

    Derek, I too have mixed feelings about this. I am very happy to be 'different' and a non-conformist which places me in the 'let's keep kilts exclusive' camp. However, I also feel so sorry for all those poor unfortunates out there who are still suffering trouser tyranny, that I want to educate, convert and bring them all into my world. That would mean kilts becoming mainstream!

    Maybe I'll just keep quiet - or is it too late for that?!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hamish View Post
    However, I also feel so sorry for all those poor unfortunates out there who are still suffering trouser tyranny, that I want to educate, convert and bring them all into my world. That would mean kilts becoming mainstream!

    Maybe I'll just keep quiet - or is it too late for that?!!!
    Ham, even your silence speaks volumes, so when you come out with a philosophy statement like that,,,yes, I think it's much to late to keep quiet! Very well said.

    Jamie
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    I personally don't care if it gets popular. Although I don't want to see the decline of quality because of it. I don't want to buy kilt that is going to fall apart within a few washes.

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    Kilts will always be fashionable, even when they aren't the current fashion.
    An uair a théid an gobhainn air bhathal 'se is feàrr a bhi réidh ris.
    (When the smith gets wildly excited, 'tis best to agree with him.)

    Kiltio Ergo Sum.
    I Kilt, therefore I am. -McClef

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    I'd like kilts to be more widely worn. Those who wear them well will still stand out from the crowd.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hamish View Post
    .... I too have mixed feelings about this.
    I don't mind steeping away from the generaly conformist masses.

    At present, most people assume that there must be a specific reason for a man to wear a kilt. Its popularization may diminish that expectation.

    ... I also feel so sorry for all those poor unfortunates out there who are still suffering trouser tyranny....
    all (or most) of which is self inflicted.

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