Well, I'll be honest. I've pretty much stopped replying to these threads. Not because I disagree with what some people have been saying about how they just simply don't agree with seeing a woman in a kilt. I do understand, I really do, and when things -- even things I disagree with (and I'm not saying I don't agree, because trust me gentlemen, I ENJOY seeing a man in a kilt especially if he's my hubby! ;) ) -- are said in a simple enough "this is my opinion" manner, I'm okay with it. I respect what is said and I will even think about it and consider what is being said.

Things were just taking on a bit of a tone that made me feel uncomfortable as a woman even though I really don't see myself as a (men's) kilt wearer although I'm sure some don't agree with my temporarily wearing a Thrifty until I get the more expensive skirts and sashes I want, not to mention I've posted about me wanting to compete at the Highland Games. I guess some might not understand how I (or others) might feel, but I was a little uncomfortable and a bit offended, wondering just how much I may have been intruding for some people.

Anyway, I do see the need for discussions and believe it or not I do enjoy seeing a lot of the differing opinions (I adore hearing from our Scottish members, for example, even if they don't say what many people want to hear).... I just don't want to see people feeling hurt, or anyone made to feel uncomfortable ,or generalizations made when the topic starts straying from the kilt to gender issues and other subjects that might set off arguments that have nothing to do with the kilt.

So no... differing opinions and discussions aren't bad... just please be careful (everyone -- this includes me, too).

I adore this board, it's been one of the best I've ever been a member of.