More than a one dimensional community.

[Josh_E]

I think there is a time and place for everthing. This website is a place to talk about kilts and kilt related things. There a many forums dedicated to talking about politics, religoin and any other sort of personal views. If you want to talk about that sort of thing go to one of those forums.

[Iolaus]

I think there is a time and place for everthing. This website is a place to talk about kilts and kilt related things. There a many forums dedicated to talking about politics, religoin and any other sort of personal views. If you want to talk about that sort of thing go to one of those forums.

Yeah, I know, the point's been made. This isn't a home to anyone, it's just a place to visit, and only for one thing. I tried to invite people to become more real to each other, but it seems the majority isn't interested in that. I may be disappointed, but I'm not going to continue beating a dead horse.

[Rigged]

Well, there's the S.F. Bay Area kilt group I created for just that purpose. Things are kinda dead there right now, just waiting for someone to let loose.

I moderate it with a very loose hand. I delete spam and remove spammers and porn. Beyond that, I let things be.

I haven't had many takers though.

I'm on an email forum called "bangstix" that's an offshoot of the main Rangers (Burning Man Rangers, not Army) email list. People on the main list got offended by conversations about sex, guns, politics, eating meat, etc. So those of us who aren't offended by such discussions have our own list.

We let it all hang out and the discussions get quite heated at times. In fact, we're at each other's throats so much that a bunch of us from the group are going to drive hundreds of miles to spend the weekend together at a shooting range.

It's been said that civilization is warfare by other means.

[Riverkilt]

I do like the focus here. A place to come for info. Would hate to see this board become "dimensional" like some of the other kilt boards have.

Think there are plenty of other kilt boards to be dimensional on. Like the way this one is.

Ron

[Oswulf]

Yeah, I know, the point's been made. This isn't a home to anyone, it's just a place to visit, and only for one thing. I tried to invite people to become more real to each other, but it seems the majority isn't interested in that. I may be disappointed, but I'm not going to continue beating a dead horse.

I'm with you on this for the most part. A couple friends and I set up a yahoo group where one premise was everything goes. No moderation except when things degenerated into outright abuse, threats, and name calling, and not always then. The result was that we gathered a lot of folks dropping in, a fair number dropping back out, and a solid core of people who met there becoming very good friends. Being an Idaho based group we set up weekly get togethers, camping trips, shooting education, etc. And on a lot of subjects we couldn't disagree more, and do so vocally and frequently.

It might be very hard to do that here being composed of folks whose only real common ground is the wearing of kilts, and being that we are spread out all over the world. Those who were offended too greatly by one or more other members' values, oppinions, whatever would probably leave, and some of those that left might be sorely missed. I know for an absolute fact that many here would be truly offended by some of my cherished views, as I might be by theirs (though in real life I am far more often offensive than offended). I'm an oppinionated S.O.B. and not the least opposed to bandying my oppinions openly where they'll cause the most strife. I've been known to start a fight just for the fun of seeing how others handle it.

I belong to a lot of widely different forums and groups that range from heavily moderated to not moderated at all, and I have favorites from both sides. I know I would have a LOT of fun discussing religion and politics with certain folks here. Of course I also know that it would often degenerate to at least rudeness more often than not, and while I'm ok with that up to a point I would hate to lose the cameraderie that is here just because I like to shoot off my mouth.

I would like to be more real about who I am here, and would really like to see the same from others here. I just don't know if it would be worth the cost in the long run. Some of the people here that I like right now without knowing more about them I suspect I wouldn't like as much if I knew their oppinions on some of the taboo subjects, and vice versa. Others I suspect I would like even more. We all drop enough hints as to who we really are and what we believe for someone who's observant to pick up on.

So there I am, firmly straddling this particular fence, wanting to have my cake and eat it too.

[UmAnOnion]

in responce to Oswolfs refrain above (too long to quote) if you really want to get to know things about a particular person THATS WHAT PRIVATE MESSAGES ARE FOR. unless i am mistaken, you can say whatever the hell you want to in the private messages - call people out for comments that have offended you and also make a few offensive comments of your own.

however, in the public forums, a certain level of civility must be maintained. this is a forum about kilts & kilt wearing & kilt accessories. there are 93 million other forums out there for discussion of more controversial topics - invite particular individuals to those forums if you want to duke it out. you say you are a member of a variety of different forums - there are ways of letting people know what they are that will not cause offence on the board. put links to them in your profile so that people can go to that & get a taste of what you are about - if they want to get the full scope they will click on it & go there - if not, they can walk away without having thier delicate sensibilities offended.

As a professional pot stirrer myself I too take delight in throwing fuel on a fire occasionally. You can learn a hell of a lot more about a person by how they argue as opposed to how they hold thier tea cup. but there is a time and a place for such discoveries. Here we are to share our expereinces about kilts and the like. for any other discoveries you woudl like to make feel free to invote others to such discussions, just dont try to force the rest of us to be an audience.

and on that note i am stepping off my soapbox - the wind was blowing up my kilt and getting kinda chilly

[Mike1]

Exactly! X Marks is not all things to all people, because we aren't trying to accomplish that. We have one goal - to be the best kilt forum going. That's where it ends.

Let's look at the Welcome Message from the CMPS page -

" X Marks the Scot is a community of kilt wearers and those who encourage the wearing of kilts. Kilts are a man's garment and it is our goal to promote the wearing of the kilt in more than just the "Highland Games" situation. This is not a forum for men looking to wear womens clothing nor is it a forum for other types of men's unbifurbricated garments. If you want to know more about kilts then you have come to the right place!"

If you want to know more about politics, religion, firearms, popcorn, helicopters or child-birthing, then you have not come to the right place. We're about kilts.

There is an Off Topic forum for discussion of other, acceptable topics. But that is where it ends. We're not here to discuss the merits, pitfalls and rewards of canning vegetables, we're here to discuss kilts and the people that wear them.

We had enough interest in a Pub section that a new forum was established for that very reason. If you were unaware of it, visit the X Marks Pub. There are a lot of pub-related discussions there, just as there are a lot of kilt-related discussions here.

It's been said before, but maybe it needs to be said again - There is nothing wrong with mentioning another forum site to an X Marks member. If you've found an excellent martial arts forum you think somebody might enjoy, drop them a PM and invite them across. We don't troll other forums for members and we appreciate that not happening here, either. But a PM to suggest another forum to someone is perfectly appropriate.

[davedove]

If you want to know more about politics, religion, firearms, popcorn, helicopters or child-birthing, then you have not come to the right place.

And I so wanted to discuss the latest popcorn brands.

[UmAnOnion]

And I so wanted to discuss the latest popcorn brands.

Dale & Thomas Popcorn is the best of thebest popcorn in my book - the stuff is wickedly addictive and if i am ever even remotely near one of thier locations i have to buy a bag & a half (like the man & a half in a kilt) of Kettle & caramel mixed and stuff my face with it until i explode . (especially since it takes on an aroma of stinky feet if left to sit for too long)
YUM YUM DOUBLE YUM



oops - was i not supposed to post that in here...