I've got to agree with Steve - this isn't Twitter it is a kilt forum. It states so quite clearly at the top:

Miscellaneous Forum - The Place for discussions that don't fit any other forum category. (Please remember that the topic of this forum is Kilts. Discussions which go off on a tangent or put the stress on topics other than the Kilt are subject to being closed.)
We have fora for the kilt and everything surrounding it; all things Scottish, including food, drink, history, heritage, weather and current affairs; all things Celtic and what an enormous expanse of various topics that is.

But still people want to talk about their dead dog, or cat, or bird, or reptile. They seek advice about (non-kilting) work relationships. They want us to grieve with them for a relative who never expressed any interest in their own Scottish heritage or any aspect of kilt wearing.

I have no wish to sound insensitive or uncaring, because that is not the truth. I do care, but I cannot and will not care for every person and every animal in the world - that way lies madness.

If members require a daily weather report from the highlands or an up-to-date midge alert, then I am sure that can be accommodated.

As I have said, this is a kilt forum and the topic is kilts. We have enough 'off-topic' areas already without without flinging the door open to every topic under the sun.

Regards

Chas