Is it just me or has anyone else noticed the vast proportion of Xmarkers who sport various degrees of facial fungus, I include myself in their number as I have sported either a full beard or a goatee since my teenage years.
However I cant help but wonder whether the majority of us had beards before we had kilts or grew beards after we donned the tartan. Even more subliminally whether we grew beards to reinforce our masculinity in the advent that we would venture into the "man wearing a skirt" world. Alternatively is it because we have beards that we are comfortable with who we are and embrace the kllted world without fear of comment or criticism.

any thoughts from beardos or clean shaven friends.

This could of course be a complete misconception and that I am only aware of it because I have a beard too.