questions about the "other" forum

**davedove** · 19th July 06, 01:18 PM

I've never posted on the other site, but I do look at it frequently to see what is there. Generally speaking, a lot of the same topics seem to come up. You will get a few different points of view there. The site is also moderated a lot less, so sometimes you can get some real "interesting" posts.

I have noticed a lot of similar names between that forum and Xmarks.

**GMan** · 19th July 06, 01:33 PM

I posted over there, but that was before Xmarks came along. I tried to do both but time constaints prevented me from doing it. They both have the proper place in Kiltdom, but I am here, as it is a bit more active.

**highlandtide** · 19th July 06, 02:28 PM

I like WDP and think his forum is/was a great resource for kilt info. I just hate the software over there and I dont really care about other mens garments. His forum, I feel, has the potential to turn into a free-for-all only b/c it is just him and he doesnt have the time to moderate the fights and the spam like we do here. I know there are a lot of folks over there who trash talk us saying we are "oversensitive" but that is fine with me. If they are more comfortable there then so be it.

He also has top forum Google placement right now ...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search

**RockyR** · 19th July 06, 02:57 PM

Looks like they have the #4 spot...

Who's that at # 1 though? HAHAHA

**Colin** · 19th July 06, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by RockyR

Looks like they have the #4 spot...

Who's that at # 1 though? HAHAHA

Geoffrey (Tailor) - Kiltmakers and Weavers - Home had it when I checked.

I am guess you had the top spot for a bit there Rocky

Oh, the ever revolving world of kilts.

**bubba** · 19th July 06, 03:19 PM

I like Bravehearts ok. It is a different board with a completely different tone and feel to it, but X Marks is home.

**Livingston** · 19th July 06, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

Geoffrey (Tailor) - Kiltmakers and Weavers - Home had it when I checked.

I am guess you had the top spot for a bit there Rocky

Oh, the ever revolving world of kilts.

I'd have to agree

well, the top in the sponsered section

**MacWage** · 19th July 06, 05:27 PM

I looked at both in my "lurker" days. I settled here b/c:

-Not interested in Men in skirts
JUST KILTS

-found this one helpful, the other-> confusing to look at

-People "in the know" seemed to be here

-I like the more "family" atmosphere (especially no cussing-> tired of F word for no purpose in so many forums)

-more informative here in "how to" stuff

In the end, its the members/posters and the moderators that make the difference. Here -> on good behavior

One reason I am no longer on a car related forum is that I posted a review of a product. I typed in word, then "cut and pasted" it to forum. One phrase in 3 page post-> "production piece number 1" which the manufacturer was very proud of, so I mentioned it. One poster sent me hate mail for 3 MONTHS -> 2 after I left the site. She was just insane. I do not expect a repeat here. In fact, that is what kept me from joining for a couple months. I wanted to get a good feeling of tone before I posted ANYTHING.

I like this forum, the ease of the software, and the "atmosphere." I'm really not interested in looking elsewhere anymore. If I am curious about something or have a question, I start a thread, experts and opinions come soon, and I am satisfied.

Hightide, I salute you on your efforts here. Also, thanks to the moderators (you all seem like truly decent guys/folks).
I am one satisfied user.