Quote Originally Posted by paulhenry View Post
I do think that everyone is entitled to comment, and many of us over in Great Britain feel much the same about the 4 yard box pleated kilt, so I don't see why Scheilallion 's comments ( or indeed Jock's) are not as equally valid as yours.

The great thing about forums that they show a wide range of viewpoint, it's up to each us to accept the viewpoints as opinons,

The 4 yard box pleated kilt is an historic garment, not really traditional ( as we have often debated this) in the generally recognised sense.There is nothing wrong with people making it or wearing it , but as Jock and so many others say, it's not a traditional garment in Scotland.

It seems that in the States, the makers and wearers of it are overly defensive of it. I don't think anyone from Scotland has ever said they shouldn't be worn, or indeed might even have been worn a long time ago.

Jock often comments that he worries about appearing like a stuck record, I'm with him and lots of others over here in Great Britain

I think there are a couple issues here.

1. Interpretation: The way things are said in Scotland (Jock's post, etc.) may be considered commentary there, and rude in the US. There are things that are considered commentary in New Jersey, that are rude to say in Florida. This might just all be regionalization.

2. Any talk beyond the OP's question is off topic.

Let's move past people feeling like broken records, and people having hurt feelings because other people think box pleat kilts look like schoolgirl skirts. KILTS ARE SKIRTS!!! Get over it.

To quote the movie Tommy Boy, "I could stick my head up a cow's a** to get a better look at a t bone steak, but I would rather just take the butcher's word."