Quote Originally Posted by Riverkilt View Post
What's the motive. Fun and outreach I guess.

I'm a remote kiltie...without this board I'd probably be a lot richer, or at least have more pad on my plastic. But I love kilts.

Certainly I understand that all these folks don't wanna suddenly become full time kilt wearers or take a sudden interest in hooking up with the rabble on this board.

It does seem a friendly thing to do, as was done for me, to point out the existance of this forum so that other remote folks with an interest in things Scottish can make their own decision as to whether to join the forum or lurk for information.

The more forum members, the more they may become aware of the kiltmakers and others who support this board. More business for them helps insure the existance of the board - and maybe even their business. A few supporters of the forum, or at least forum members that offer kilt related goods have gone by the wayside.

Blame 27 years in corporate marketing and sales. Any organization will constantly lose clients (members) to routine turnover. Too keep things flowing one needs to seek new members.

All I've done is go to the websites for these remote groups or pubs and send a brief email to their contact pointing out the existance of this board and inviting them to come take a look at this forum....just like Steve Ashton did for me.

Hope I haven't done anything "wrong." Makes a lot of sense to me and I've been having fun doing it. And, thanks for your lists that have whetted my appetite.

Ron

Ron,

I don't think you're doing anything "wrong", but I do think you're assuming that just because someone lives in a "remote" area of the world they do not have access to Scottish fellowship. As I've mentioned, there are numerous Scottish groups around the globe in some "unexpected" places -- I correspond on occasion with the secretary of the St. Andrew's Society of Uruguay, for example -- they have a very active group that takes Scottish Country Dancing into the local schools. If you look at those web sites, you'll see all sorts of activities for expats and "friends" of Scotland.

I am very passionate supporter of St. Andrew's Societies, and I do apologize if I misunderstood your intent. While I enjoy Xmarks, I also enjoy the spirit of fellowship that is present in these organizations as well.

Regards,

Todd