Quote Originally Posted by ChromeScholar View Post
No, I really wouldn't. My point wasn't that there are or aren't differences, even readily recognized differences. My point was that 99% of the people in the US don't know what those differences are. The only people who know what those differences are those who own "real" wool kilts. That's where the snobbery comes in. There is a certain segment of the kilt wearing crowd (including a certain number here at XMarks) who's attitude seems to be "SWK are perfectly fine to wear to the pub, but it's not a 'real' kilt, and if you ever owned a 'real' kilt, you'd know it".

No offense meant, but it appears I'm not the only one who has noticed it.
Just like there a fair number of folks who assume that every traditionalist is a snob. I've said before, and I'll say it again: some of the most intolerant people I have ever met have claimed to be tolerant of others.

The majority of folks I run around with in the Scottish community are traditionalists, but yet I've never heard them say anything down right mean or rude to someone in regards to Highland attire -- we'll certainly offer our opinion, but we also offer advice when asked. Many of us remember what it was like to start out with this stuff.

Bottom line: different horses for courses.

T.