Is there a suit forum where...?

**The Wizard of BC** · 11th October 07, 09:32 PM

Naaa, you've all got it wrong. It's all about post counts. See, in the very early days of X Marks we applauded reaching even 100 posts. (There were only 50 or so guys here then and not much was happening)
Then as our numbers began to grow we started welcoming everyone who joined. There would be an newbie drop-in just once and say hi and the next thing you knew 150 guys had said welcome. (But the moderators got wise to that so now those posts don't count towards your total.)

Because you see, there is a prize for the most posts. The title of Head Posting Poobaah used to belong to Graham from Tasmania but he has since found another home. Now GMan holds the title. The first one to reach 100,000 posts gets an X Marks kilt pin, genuine 8 carat gold, electroplated onto authentic plastic.

So get in there and post about anything. Post about your dog, post about the dream you had last night, Send the kid who has just posted a picture of himself looking like a poster boy for kilt don'ts an "atta-boy, great looking kilt". as long as it has the word kilt in it the post counts towards that coveted kilt pin.

**emolas** · 11th October 07, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

Naaa, you've all got it wrong. It's all about post counts. See, in the very early days of X Marks we applauded reaching even 100 posts. (There were only 50 or so guys here then and not much was happening)
Then as our numbers began to grow we started welcoming everyone who joined. There would be an newbie drop-in just once and say hi and the next thing you knew 150 guys had said welcome. (But the moderators got wise to that so now those posts don't count towards your total.)

Because you see, there is a prize for the most posts. The title of Head Posting Poobaah used to belong to Graham from Tasmania but he has since found another home. Now GMan holds the title. The first one to reach 100,000 posts gets an X Marks kilt pin, genuine 8 carat gold, electroplated onto authentic plastic.

So get in there and post about anything. Post about your dog, post about the dream you had last night, Send the kid who has just posted a picture of himself looking like a poster boy for kilt don'ts an "atta-boy, great looking kilt". as long as it has the word kilt in it the post counts towards that coveted kilt pin.

woohoo, one more post closer!

**Monkey@Arms** · 11th October 07, 10:49 PM

I thought we posted all those compliments from women to make Grant jealous.

Best regards,

Jake

**Riverkilt** · 11th October 07, 10:54 PM

A bunch of thoughts from this olde rogue.

I live in a small rural town and though I've met two other local kilt owners I'm the only one who wears his kilts most of the time. Reading other folks stories of comments helped me feel more comfortable in my early kilting days. The rabble are a link that gives me a feeling of connection...and I know that the guys on the forum "get it."

Of couse its fun to share when I get a weirdo reaction like the drunk in Albuquerque shouting, "Hey Switzerland" at me...harder for a non-kiltie to understand or care.

And often, for the newcomers, I don't think its as much about the incident as it is about their joining in and participating in the forum...becoming "part of."

Often in the storytelling a new response will be shared that I can use too.

I'd never have tought of "My balls made parole" on my own.

I like them posts. Thanks to them that do.

Ron

**Andrew Breecher** · 11th October 07, 11:17 PM

I think it's good for people who are new to wearing the kilt to see the breadth of examples, because a lot of guys are nervous about wearing the kilt in public. "What will people say?" I know I was nervous. I was glad to see others posting about the comments (or lack of comments) they were getting (of course that was in the days before this forum existed, and I had to find kilt postings on another forum).

I agree that sometimes it goes a little overboard, but there really are people new to wearing the kilt who are excited when people recognise it. Me, I'm just old hat when it comes to wearing the kilt but others need the encouragement.

Andrew.

**Chef** · 12th October 07, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by Tattoobradley

The "suit" is a common male garment. A man in a suit is quite ordinary and no one thinks a second thought of it.

The exact reason I started the thread, like a suit, I think of the kilt as a common male garment (for me at least) and many on the forum profess the same. Which is why the frequent posting of mundane, day-to-day comments confuses me. I wouldn't think it wouldn't be interesting for the poster or reader unless the experience was out of the ordinary.

Originally Posted by JohnsonK

These positive day-to-day posts are great for those like me crawling into wearing a kilt.

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Reading other folks stories of comments helped me feel more comfortable in my early kilting days. The rabble are a link that gives me a feeling of connection...and I know that the guys on the forum "get it."

That I'm glad to know. As I said, I have been wearing a kilt for a very long time (since I was 3) so I don't think I relate well to the experiences of an adult who is new to the kilt

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

Naaa, you've all got it wrong. It's all about post counts... So get in there and post about anything. Post about your dog, post about the dream you had last night, Send the kid who has just posted a picture of himself looking like a poster boy for kilt don'ts an "atta-boy, great looking kilt". as long as it has the word kilt in it the post counts towards that coveted kilt pin.

I wondered about that, but wasn't sure. The rules (as you state them) may explain a great deal of the follow-ups in some threads though.

Originally Posted by Andrew Breecher

I think it's good for people who are new to wearing the kilt to see the breadth of examples, because a lot of guys are nervous about wearing the kilt in public. "What will people say?" I know I was nervous. I was glad to see others posting about the comments (or lack of comments) they were getting (of course that was in the days before this forum existed, and I had to find kilt postings on another forum).

I agree that sometimes it goes a little overboard, but there really are people new to wearing the kilt who are excited when people recognise it. Me, I'm just old hat when it comes to wearing the kilt but others need the encouragement.

Andrew.

Thanks Andrew, I was beginning to think I was the only one who thought them to be excessive but I guess I have a better understanding of the posts now.

Thanks to all who have replied so far, and thanks for not being offended.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 12th October 07, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Chef

The exact reason I started the thread, like a suit, I think of the kilt as a common male garment (for me at least) and many on the forum profess the same. Which is why the frequent posting of mundane, day-to-day comments confuses me. I wouldn't think it wouldn't be interesting for the poster or reader unless the experience was out of the ordinary.

The answer to this is in this very post. It is a common male garment FOR YOU (as well as the rest of the rabble, myself included, here.) However, you must realize by "common" I'm referring to common in society. That, it is not. Which leads to my next comment.

Originally Posted by Tattoo Bradley™

3. Many (myself included) wish to see the kilt accepted as a man's garment in the modern world and NOT a costume. So, you undoubtedly see many of the "The girl in Wendy's said..." comments due to this line of thought...

Perhaps these "mundane" postings are the excitement of some due to positive responses and/or acceptance of the kilt in a modern world? No harm in a little enthusiasm eh?

Originally Posted by Chef

That I'm glad to know. As I said, I have been wearing a kilt for a very long time (since I was 3) so I don't think I relate well to the experiences of an adult who is new to the kilt

You'll find the greater majority of guys on this forum began wearing the kilt MUCH later in life than this. So, you will most certainly find a tremendous amount of the "newbie" experiences.

**timber** · 12th October 07, 08:55 AM

My first time out in a kilt was a lot of fun. I had been waiting to get one for such a long time that I no longer had any anxieties about what other people would think or say. For that, all the first timer postings here helped--any trepidation I may have experienced was gone thanks to all the positive response so many others had received.

**LordKiltClad** · 12th October 07, 10:11 AM

To sum up what others have said (and work my post count)

by people posting the:
"Hey I went to <insert place of complete randomness> in my kilt and <insert person of interest> told me <insert complimentary phrase>."

they are trying to remove any insecurities they might have by having otherwise random strangers give positive reinforcement to continue the behavior. This happens on other boards from all ranges of topics almost all the time. As this forum grows with its membership the frequency has increased because there are simply more new kilt wearers needing reassurance.

(maybe I did learn something from my behavioral psychology course in college)

**Riverkilt** · 12th October 07, 10:17 AM

Thanks Chef,

Learning that you have been kilted since age 3 I believe I understand where you are coming from better.

My parents introduced me to a lifestyle of comfort and freedom that is legal and a self-evident birthright. I've stayed with it and at 63 don't give it a second thought. National and international associations that promote the lifestyle and encourage others to enjoy the same legal comfort and freedom are rife with experiences of newcomers to the lifestyle, "what its like" stories, "will this or that happen" stories.

Same in the kilt world, or the sky diving or hang gliding world or scuba diving world...folks like to talk about the new and different...share fun and adventures.

Seems quite human to me.

Ron