As a personal observation, I'd like to say that it seems to me, ever since I joined XMTS, there has been FAR more action in the world of traditional kilts... Maybe it's because there's far more stuff to talk about: different tartans, a zillion accessories, and a thousand places to buy them.

Anyway, as far as the comments here go: having been a member on numerous forums (still am) and having moderated yet others (still do), let me just add that I've found that the best way to keep one's forum visits enjoyable is to take a break from it now and then. If you're on ANY forum every day, after a while it starts to feel like a regular JOB rather than the pleasant diversion it's meant to be. No one can tell you if/when it's time for a sabbatical -- everyone's different.

I haven't been on hardly at all for the past few days, and I don't read much forum stuff on the weekends. I've already come to grips with the fact that I'll never be able to keep up with the dozens of threads that crop up like mushrooms every day, and I don't even try. But I'm OK with that...

Interest in any given thing waxes and wanes for most of us and it all probably depends on what part of the cycle you're viewing things from. I signed up on BotK but at this juncture I spend very little time there. Its hard to explain why not, but that may also change.

I've been irked by the odd person or comment here and there but nothing serious. If it really started getting to me, I'd probably not come here so much. Conversely, echoing Bart's comments, I too hope that I'm not on anyone's ignore list -- I would sincerely hope that someone would talk to me personally and honestly about what was bothering them before taking that step.