02-15-2016, 07:01 PM
Robert, I very much appreciate your apology, and accept it gladly. I agree that learning something new is a huge part of why I come here, and have learned an amazing amount, about countless things, in the many years I've been coming here (since way back in the DealMac days, in fact).
I also agree that I should've chosen my words more carefully in my original post, especially if had I known the direction the discussion would take!
I didn't think it would still be online, but here's a funny aside. I was actually quoted in a New York Times Men's Fashion article in March of 1990 on a version of this topic. I'm the guy who thinks we should follow the model of the avian world, where the males of the species tend to be the showiest (or should I say "dressiest" Janit?). Pretty funny, eh? That article, more than 25 years old now, pretty clearly describes the point I was trying to make above. And of course, many men would still vociferously disagree with that approach! I can heartily respect that, so long as my opinion is respected as well, even if it's considered "wrong".
Anyway, I'm glad we could reign in the vitriol, and get back to an interesting & civil discussion.
If/when I find that jacket I'm searching for, I'll try and remember to post a photo.
I also agree that I should've chosen my words more carefully in my original post, especially if had I known the direction the discussion would take!
I didn't think it would still be online, but here's a funny aside. I was actually quoted in a New York Times Men's Fashion article in March of 1990 on a version of this topic. I'm the guy who thinks we should follow the model of the avian world, where the males of the species tend to be the showiest (or should I say "dressiest" Janit?). Pretty funny, eh? That article, more than 25 years old now, pretty clearly describes the point I was trying to make above. And of course, many men would still vociferously disagree with that approach! I can heartily respect that, so long as my opinion is respected as well, even if it's considered "wrong".
Anyway, I'm glad we could reign in the vitriol, and get back to an interesting & civil discussion.
If/when I find that jacket I'm searching for, I'll try and remember to post a photo.