Kevin,

This isn't entirely directed only to you but there have been a number of threads as of late that keep turning into heated debates between the "Slobs and the Snobs" (or "Traditionalists vs. Moderns" , "Fashion Police vs. Fashion Rebels" , "Neat Freaks vs. Casuals" however you want to call the sides)

Look at what you first wrote:

Quote Originally Posted by Coemgen View Post
I've been contemplating getting a pith helmet...

What think ye?
And then you responded with this:

Quote Originally Posted by Coemgen View Post
...I do realise that wearing a pith helmet would look a bit costumey. However, the amount of care that I have for whether or not other people happen to like or disdain what I am wearing is precisely didley plus a wee bit of squat.
When I ask for feedback I want honest feedback.

If you really don't care what other people think then by all means sally forth and wear what you like. But here on XMTS there is this nice mix of Staunch Traditionalists and Bold Modern kilt wearers. If you or others don't want the opinions of the Traditionalists you should either preface this in your query or simply show a picture of your outfit and happily declare "here is my new outfit". The Snobs/ Traditionalists/ Fashion Police / Neat Freaks are likely to not offer much comment because you aren't seeking their advice or approval.

By asking our opinion obviously you must have some interest in what others think. Saying that you don't give much credence to what other people think makes me wish I hadn't bothered to respond.

I'm not trying to attack you, but instead I desire to illustrate a point to all about when questions are posed or opinions sought here.

Cheers

Jamie