I found this kind of interesting

**Kuznicki** · 17th January 05, 06:16 PM

Thanks, Highlandtide. I'll definitely stick around for a while.

**phil h** · 17th January 05, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Graham

Kilts are not a modern "alternative lifestyle" find... but a continuation of a heritage and tradition that some have decided to bastardize in the name of fashion freedom.

Well put Jimmy, that's what I wanted to say also (but I wasn't clever enough).

Phil, altho' I found the carnal emphasis of the article offensive, I am glad you posted the link, it was quite an education and makes me think we live a rather sheltered life in Tassie

There are some sad views out there!

I'm glad you like it, it's not a matter if you agree or not, I just thought it was interesting to see how others see us, and the kilt,I like to see other points of view.and as you all know, I like to stir it up a bit or play devils advocate from time to time

and Kuznicki can you tell what website links to yours? I still don't fully understand how you found this site, just curious

**Kuznicki** · 17th January 05, 08:25 PM

Phil,

I keep a weblog where I write about current events, history, and gay issues. Sometimes I write about serious stuff; sometimes it's offhanded and just based on personal experience. The server that it runs on sends me statistics telling me info about what links people into my site. The last couple of days I saw many dozens of people who had followed a link from X Marks the Scot. So naturally I stopped by to see what was going on.

**Bill** · 17th January 05, 09:38 PM

Hello All!

I've been rather busy the last few days so I'm playing catch-up.

First I'd like to welcome Kuznicki to the forum and say thank-you for bring your perspective to the group.

Secondly (bit of a tirade here

) I wish that it could be hammered into the societal mind that what a person does or does not wear is not an indicator of the kind of person they are. I am sick of seeing a label plastered on someone because of their clothes, mannerisms, jewerly, or grooming. We are instructed to love one another not label one another. How do we keep missing that one I wonder?
(Ok end of tirade

)

Lastly I want to commend everyone here, there are some forums I've seen where this would have ended up as a slice and dice session. While I may not agree with your choice in life Kuznicki I respect your courage and again welcome you as a friend to this forum.

Slainthe Mhath'!

Bill

**Jewddha** · 17th January 05, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by Bill

Secondly (bit of a tirade here

) I wish that it could be hammered into the societal mind that what a person does or does not wear is not an indicator of the kind of person they are. I am sick of seeing a label plastered on someone because of their clothes, mannerisms, jewerly, or grooming. We are instructed to love one another not label one another. How do we keep missing that one I wonder?
(Ok end of tirade

)

Amen Bill, I hope we call all agree on THAT at least.

**bubba** · 17th January 05, 11:26 PM

I'm down with that. We don't all have to agree on everything but the different viewpoints keep us all on our toes. Kuznicki, glad to have you join us here in kiltmania

**Kuznicki** · 18th January 05, 05:06 AM

Bill, I completely agree with your "tirade." Very well said, and thank you.

**JackK** · 18th January 05, 06:18 AM

Reading the piece I'm not sure how the writers stand, sounds like he is against the kilt or he is too conservative for the kilt, that is his choice. In his words

Originally Posted by the blog writer

Me, I'm not all that adventurous: For the moment, I'm keeping my pants on.

again that his choice or his loss.

Jack

**phil h** · 18th January 05, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by Kuznicki

Phil,

I keep a weblog where I write about current events, history, and gay issues. Sometimes I write about serious stuff; sometimes it's offhanded and just based on personal experience. The server that it runs on sends me statistics telling me info about what links people into my site. The last couple of days I saw many dozens of people who had followed a link from X Marks the Scot. So naturally I stopped by to see what was going on.

kool. just wonderin', thanx.

**Mike n NC** · 18th January 05, 05:36 PM

Since no one else has done it so far...Kicks feet up, (readjusts pleats, sorry guys) takes a chug and hums a few bars of Red Necks White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer...Weeelll down south heah we'all do hit jes a bit different...

Now that is out of the way. Welcome Kuznicki, enjoy and you are right, this board is an eye opener.

Mike