To add my two cents, I think just about everyone here has made good points. Due to the diversity and civility of this site, we have been able to work with various types of "kilt" wearers.

The good natured joking about kilt mis-wearing was primarily directed at people who were attempting to wear more or less traditional kilts, but in a non-traditional way. I don't recall anyone poking fun at someone in a UK that was too long or did or didn't have a sporran.

Most members of this forum respect the rights of all to wear their kilts as they will. Due to the respect that most hold for this beautiful garment that seen a lot of history, we would hope that a sense of pride surrounding the traditional kilt style will continue.

Now, more than ever, we have choices in kilt wear. If we want the causual, funky, grunge look in a kilted vestment, there's plenty to choose from. If we decide that the traditional cut tartan is our choice, then let's do our best to keep a certain sense of dignity and pride for this style. If we don't share in keeping the tradition, then our sons and grandsons will have only old books and museums to fall back on to know what the kilt really looked.

It may sound petty, but that's part of the responsibility of growing up and passing along a heritage to those who follow you. It's a responsibility; not a right.