It seems to me that around here on X Marks, the term "gentleman" has now morphed into some one who treats people well, but also must wear a lot of tweed, dress like someone from about 1936, adhere to a code of conduct based around the time of Prince Edward, probably smoke a pipe, and drink gin and tonic.

That's fine. It annoys me no end, but fine.

So I propose another moniker. Anybody got any suggestions for a good word? I was thinking "Dude" but somehow......

Here is what you have to be/do to be our X Marks "alternative to gentleman"... which BTW, might require the making of a new "Order", something in contrast to dandelions.

1. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

2. Wear some sort of kilt, which may or may not wool or tartan, when you happen to feel like it.

Period. End of the Rules, though I am tempted to add in something about maintaining a sense of humour. I suspect that when you join, you get an honorary Lone Ranger mask.