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It helps a lot to know something about the expert. I am a heavy user of the "about me" in the profiles.
Their usage of Highland attire plays a big part in their views and helps understanding - especially if what is said dosen't seem to make much sense.
Geographic location and climate, frequency of kilting, culture, even age and body type influence ones perspective.
slàinte mhath, Chuck
Originally Posted by MeghanWalker,In answer to Goodgirlgoneplaids challenge:
"My sporran is bigger and hairier than your sporran"
Pants is only a present tense verb here. I once panted, but it's all cool now.
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"Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done and why. Then do it."
-Robert Heinlein
Order of the Dandelion, The Houston Area Kilt Society, Bald Rabble in Kilts, Kilted Texas Rabble Rousers, The Flatcap Confederation, Kilted Playtron Group.
"If you’re going to talk the talk, you’ve got to walk the walk"
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 Originally Posted by Zardoz
"Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done and why. Then do it."
-Robert Heinlein
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The kilt concealed a blaster strapped to his thigh. Lazarus Long
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I am a newbie, having bought my first kilt about two years ago. While I tend to lean toward the comfort more than traditional, how I wear one is still evolving. I do not worry when I wear one around the house for comfort. However, I do not want to look like an idiot when I wear one out and about to an event or with friends. So I appreciate everything I learn from the people here.
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à bientôt !
Robert et Chrystel
Robert Amyot-MacKinnon
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Originally Posted by Pleater
It could be just as inappropriate to have someone lay down the law because they have their specialist badge - it can help with the clarity to have to put up some justification for doing things a particular way.
I like tea - but I brew up green, cinnamon, liquorish and mint versions, I brew beer - but it is ginger, bottled with lemon juice and brown sugar, I have made Civil War costumes, but the English Civil War, I like garment construction with folds in it - but that covers the English smock as well as kilts.
I am also conscious that as I get older the little grey cells - well they aren't as bouncy as they were, they need to be exercised to keep them in good condition.
Having to justify advice is no bad thing. Just think of the advice given by the ancient oracles - they never explained and got people into deep trouble whilst they were sitting in their smoky caves breathing deeply and declaiming obscurely.
Anne the Pleater :ootd:
Anne, you are one of the wisest people I have had the pleasure of regularly encountering. Speaking of specialists, you're one of the best. Thank you.
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There's multiple sides (or perhaps it's more of a double edged sword) to this. With text as the primary communication medium, a newbie's ignorance of the somewhat complex social conventions that have been established, and the wide cultural diversity gathered over the lifetime of this venue, it's very easy for the intent or meaning of a newbie's post to be misunderstood.
I'm admittedly a kilt newbie, and a self proclaimed one at that. Even taking into consideration the forum rules (which I've gone over several times now), I've stumbled a few times. I've veered off topic more than some experienced members find acceptable. In my defense, it was related to the topic but diametrically opposed. I've asked a question that wasn't controversial in and of itself, but was advised it was one that could potentially encourage a response that was politically controversial, so they considered my post a violation of the no politics rule. After some reflection, I think I understood why, but didn't consider it worth bothering with a PM to find out.
Was I put out? Perhaps a bit at first, but not upon reflection. Their response wasn't inappropriate or unwarranted. It just took me by surprise at first. Maybe, if the situation isn't urgent, it might have been kinder to PM me instead of posting a response. I'm not new to the "Intertubes" and I've got a thicker skin that that. Some newbies may not.
I guess my point is that every culture is different and this site has it's own customs and conventions that will take some time to learn. Some newbies might benefit from the benefit of a doubt, a little slack, and kid gloves.
P.S. I just spent way more time writing this than intended in an effort not to sound defensive/offensive/peevish. Although it's tangentially related to the thread the posts here reminded me of it. :-)
P.S.S. Oh, and I should add that I've learned so much in the short time I've been on this site I can't thank everyone as much as they deserve. Last night I read the thread on deconstructing/reconstructing a kilt to add stabilization. Learned more in an hour than I could have Googling for a week. If there are more (perhaps too many to list) threads of wisdom like that I'd dearly love to know about them.
Last edited by kiltedrennie; 2nd May 13 at 01:26 PM.
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Question Authority: Real authorities welcome it! 
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There are lots of self-proclaimed authorities on the wearing of kilts on the web. The challenge in trying to get guidance, as with most things on the internet, is in assessing the credibility of the information and then trying to apply it to your own circumstances. The beauty of this site is that there are informed folks who will wade in on your issues and you are bound to get a variety of perspectives and an education to boot. It is not often that you don't have enough information to make an informed decision. Furthermore, XMTS helps folks develop the confidence to disagree.
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