A special kind of trust for fellow members of X Marks The Scot

[Tartan Hiker]

I also run with the traditional archery crowd, and I must say that the same sort of rapport and trust exists there as well. Vendors at trad archery events regularly walk away and leave their stock untended. It's not unusual for someone with a bow to sell to simply hand it to a total stranger to take to the practice range, and never think twice about it coming back. Campsites are never disturbed, vehicles are never locked. We offer advice to help each other become better shooters even though we may be competing against one another.

I think there is a common thread here. We in the traditional archery world definitely have a "them and us" mentality. Modern compound bows (and to some extent the people who are fans of them) don't really interest us.
This creates instant community, and from that sense of community grows trust.

I submit that a similar mentality is running through this community. We are a group of persons who are dedicated to something that is beyond the norm, something with history and tradition, something that defies time, fashion, and technology. We are proud proponents of the longbows of the clothing world, gladly loosing our cedar shafts in a world awash in carbon fiber arrows and telescopic sights.

[Dan R Porter]

But!

Like all good communities it takes hard work and courage to keep it going! Hannibal is always at the gate and we must all continue to work hard to keep Xmarks the community it is. Lets keep it up!

[Kilted Jeeper]

I have been a member here for about 4 months now. I have noticed something interesting that I have never noticed anywhere else. Members of this site of a special kind of trust for other members. Having sold a few things on e-bay, and here, I have noticed this. Several people have bought things from me because I am a member of this site (and, I think, because I visit regularly). I have sold two kilt related items on the For Sale section of this site. Both sent money to me without really knowing me at all. All they new was that I was a member of this site and, as one state, "that was enough for me." It is so amazing to me the kind of trust we have with one another here. I think it is a special thing that exists. The only other thing I could compare it to is the trust I have within my own family. It is an awesome thing!

I was wondering if anyone else felt this same way.

Brice

I definity agree and had been thinking the same thing but you put it into words better than I could have.

[BroosterB1]

But!

Like all good communities it takes hard work and courage to keep it going! Hannibal is always at the gate and we must all continue to work hard to keep Xmarks the community it is. Lets keep it up!

Work shared by many hands is light indeed, the willingness of heart to share and grow simply because it is the right thing, creates so much better a world than the one of isolation and conformity. Indeed, let us share water and grow closer!

[Dardanelles]

Have been here a few days, everyone is just great
Hope to meet you all soon.

[The Wizard of BC]

Ooh, ooh, can I be the crazy Uncle mentioned in the thread above? You know the one. The one that will sit at the Christmas dinner table with all the other Aunts and Uncles and Grandma present that gets all the kids to pull his finger.

This topic, of what we here have built, has come up before. We have asked ourselves if we are a "Clan", a family, a rabble. And you know what? I never get tired of it.

I am so proud of what we have made here. There are other forums, other sites, that have the Kilt in common. Some are based on other ideals, some on location, some on different aspects of this world we call Kilts. But none have seemed, to me, to develop this sense of trust, of honor, that has become the hallmark of X Marks.

It is in part due to the set of ideals, rules if you want, that we all agree to abide by.
It is in part due to the group of people we call "The Mod Squad". Who, with an even, and at times firm, hand they have reminded us to keep true to those ideals.
It is in part due to each and every member who makes the decision to stay here and stay true to those ideals.

No, we are not a Scottish Clan. And I would never attempt to claim we are. Oh yea, we have our own Tartan. We have our own badge and symbol. But those are just ways we have to identify ourselves. They are an excuse to have another Kilt or another Kilt Pin, or another Kilt accessory.
But when I put on my X Marks Tartan Kilt I am part of something. Something I am proud of.
So maybe we are upholding the ideal of "Clan". Maybe we are forging a new concept of "Clan". I don't know. It will be people a lot smarter than me to decide.

All I know is that this is my "Family". The place I come to share, to learn, to give, to be welcomed. Even when I am acting like that crazy Uncle.

[ali8780]

I agree, there is something truly unique and wonderful here, I've been on other forums and have not felt the same sense of family that is here.

I'm glad I found it, and hopefully someday I'll have the chance to meet up with some of you!

[Andy]

I would say that X-Marks and the peeps here are a part of an extended family for me. I would never consider putting pics of my kids on just any website (that goes for Myspace or any other site), yet I have displayed pics of both my kiddo's (and the dog) on here numerous times like a proud father showing wallet pics to the "kin folk". If that isn't family, then I don't know what is....

[KFCarter]

I would say that X-Marks and the peeps here are a part of an extended family for me. I would never consider putting pics of my kids on just any website (that goes for Myspace or any other site), yet I have displayed pics of both my kiddo's (and the dog) on here numerous times like a proud father showing wallet pics to the "kin folk". If that isn't family, then I don't know what is....

I'd like to second your point, Andy... I feel exactly the same way about images of my family but wouldn't hesitate to put pics of them on this site. That says a lot about the level of comfort and respect we find here.

:ootd:

[Panache]

It is in part due to the set of ideals, rules if you want, that we all agree to abide by.
It is in part due to the group of people we call "The Mod Squad". Who, with an even, and at times firm, hand they have reminded us to keep true to those ideals.
It is in part due to each and every member who makes the decision to stay here and stay true to those ideals.

I think it is the subliminal messages we flash




Cheers

Jamie