Kilt, Skirt, MUG, etc.

[Archangel]

Nelson,

Is Xmarks purely a forum for citizens of the United States? Does it only take into account the sensitivities of Americans?
Don't give in to those who are intent on redefining words in whatever country.

a quiet aside: most of the rest of the world is trying to get America to be more sensitive. When they try to do it, it's probably good to encourage it.

Words and names are fluid tools, some start out being sharp and get dulled, others become jagged and cutting. Respect that.

Said it before, a kilt is a skirt, this type of skirt we call a kilt, get over it and get on with life. It's only in law and math that we need this kind of precision.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

...It's only in law and math that we need this kind of precision.

Based on some of the hair splitting that has taken place on this thread, we have more than a few lawyers, or those who want to be!

RJI ... just sitting in the office wearing my kilt and loving life, so call it whatever you want!

[ByDand]

Actually I tend to ignore the remarks I feel are sarcastic. Those that sound sincere I explain that it is a kilt that I wear. My wife on the other hand takes a different approach. She usually answers for me (I think this is a common tactic used by other women tho I am not sure). She is quick to say and I will paraphrase "He is wearing a kilt. Men wear kilts, boys wear pants and women wear skirts." That usually shuts them up.

Still, it is nice to have the discussion about the differences of opinion.