XMTS Motto

**Abax** · 21st August 07, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Monkey@Arms

I really don't have a dog in this fight, but I think some people are missing the original point. The "choice" here isn't the choice to wear a kilt. Its the choice to participate in this forum, which some have likened to a "virtual clan."

Some people here. Ah-hah. Still happy with my vote, but must quote my favorite commentator Emily Litella: "Never mind . . . "

Abax

**Bob C** · 21st August 07, 07:30 PM

I'd have voted for "Why in the world do we need a motto?" but I did not see it among the choices.

**emolas** · 21st August 07, 07:39 PM

I don't recall who said it but :

"Friends are the family we choose for ourselves."

Traditional clans were related families. You were born to the clan by blood and had no choice in the matter. As far as XMTS, you CAN'T be born into or have blood-ties so you have to CHOOSE to be a member. We are a "family" (and therefore clan) made up of people who choose to be in this family. That's how I read the motto and feel it is very fitting considereng how one becomes a member of this "clan".