XMTS Motto

[sporranlegionaire]

Although it can't be changed, I think it's unfortunate that the overall forum title 'X Marks The Scot' still refers primarily to an association with Scotland, even though it is then clarified that the forums are open to anyone.
When I first found it, just randomly thumbing through websites, I almost passed it by as being a Scottish based 'closed shop'. That is, until I spent a few minutes with it and got the full picture.
Trying to base a punchy, to the point, motto on something which is not necessarily one thing or another, but both, is, I think trying to cover too many angles.
I see Xmarks as being very much a source of company, learning, humour and socialising for the individual kiltwearer. Whether you are Scottish, Irish, Welsh or whatever is not an issue, though something to personally celebrate, as I would celebrate being English. There are no doubt many website communities devoted solely to a clan, which are not going to be interested in my membership propositioning.
Xmarks has evolved into a forum for those whose common connection is simply the choice of the kilt as a garment.
What I'm trying to say, and I'm sorry - my 'O' level pass in English Language was 45 years ago - is basically that saying 'X Marks The Scot', and then, in a motto, saying it isn't, is sort of confusing.
I don't know what the answer is, but it all seems a bit tenuous having to explain in a few-worded motto what the forum's title should be saying in the first place.
IMHO maybe a hold should be placed on a motto rather than rush into it with the heat and joy of the moment. If there are some here who have very real feelings about picking EXACTLY the right words - then this might remain a permanently uncomfortable issue.
When a commercial company chooses a motto or slogan, it's usually one which succinctly sums up that company's particular qualities or aims. In advertising we used to call slogans 'strap lines', I don't know where that definition comes from, but the strap line was usually the standard sign off on an advert or brochure. A sort of punctuation mark. 'Best by far.' (parcel couriers). 'Our skill is to thrill' (switchback innovators), etc. To the point. Punchy. Impressing. Summing up.
That's surely how we should be progressing.
I know Xmarks isn't a commercial venture, but I think in this day and age the same rules apply. A simple message that hits home instantly. Of course, translating it into Latin doesn't help any, and I'm not sure how Latin verbage actually marries up with someone who simply wants to wear a kilt.
As we are all individuals here, and not necessarily connected in any family way other than being a widely dispersed 'family' of internet acquaintances,
personally, I would be a lot happier if reference to blood, lineage or heritage was dropped for a start.
Sorry if this has been arduous to plough through.
I've said my bit, worthless or not. I'm just bothered that this is all being rushed through like a brilliantly pertinent motto is needed to be in the mail tomorrow for an impatient client...no fail.
Can't we ease back a little?