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I think college kids need to be reminded time and time again that the groups are public, and that more than the intended audience may see them.

That said, I know many former students are members of facebook groups that don't really describe their interests. Sometimes they think it's funny or ironic to join. Some have even created silly groups about their friends that are not an acurate depiction at all.

Judging any 20 year old by a webpage is probably going to be somewhat misleading, but a smart student would always remember that anyone can look and get the wrong idea.

I see London I see France, I got black out and thought I could dance

Panhell at the U of Rochester just made it mandatory for all affilated women to deactivate our facebook profiles during formal recruitment. its only 4 days and the purpose was to cut down on the facebook stalking on all parts. a fabulous idea

If someone ever tried to tell me what I was and wasn't allowed to have online, I'd tell em to go to hell.

That's interesting considering our Panhel is telling us (the PX's) to use Facebook to get in touch with girls and to talk up recruitment. We're not to use it for anything official (i.e. talking about invites, bids, serious discussions of recruitment etc), but to send notes of "have a great day" and "don't forget, meeting at 6:30 in BFAC lobby!". They've also sent out invites to pre-recruitment events through Facebook all quarter.I fully intend to take mine down forever after recruitment is done. But till then, up it stays.

I know for us it's a constant thing. We are not allowed to have any photos with alocohol, quotes about partying, or anything you wouldn't show to your boss at a new job. Even if you are 21, all of this has got to be removed, or you have to remove everything associated with gamma phi, including photos of you in letters, etc. It's a pain, and when we go out we have to all be sure no bottles or cans or koozies are in photos. We're the only sorority on campus who does this though.

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I realize some of these posts are from a while ago, but my advice is still pretty much the same-
1. DON'T LET ANYONE BUT YOUR FRIENDS (real friends, not some random from lecture who's your facebook friend) SEE YOUR PROFILE.
2. USE A DIFFERENT PHOTO SITE FOR YOUR PICTURES.

It's now at the point where I KNOW chapters who have had their charters revoked and members who have been asked to resign their membership for pictures that were posted on Facebook. Also, now that Facebook is available to businesses and anyone in any city to join, ANYONE can see your profile unless you alter the privacy settings. I have heard of people not getting continued interviews/ hired due to the fact that people from the prospective employer could see how poorly they represented themselves on the internet.

I can't tell you how many times I have to remind high school women to privatize their facebook profiles, since college women can look them up, once I send in my recruitment recommendations (as by then, these soon-to-be freshmen usually have their college e-mail address).

So, I'll say it again...
DO NOT PUT UP ANY PICTURES WHERE YOU ARE BEING LEWD, DRUNK, OVERLY-SEXUAL, ETC.

I know it can seem lame that independent folks can post whatever they want, but we can't. But honestly, do you really want to present yourself like you're Paris Hilton? I hope not.

** stepping down from my soapbox, as I am a member of some fun facebook groups, but I don't have any icky pictures of myself up, either **

Until you are an initiated member, you have absolutely no place telling people what they can and cannot do in their letters.

And we won't even talk about the shallowness of judging what each group is like by the physical appearance of their members...

I've been keeping quiet for a long time, but now it really needs to be said.

If you really want to have a successful rush at your new school, I'd suggest learning how to keep your damn mouth shut.

Your grades aren't that great, you're rushing as a junior, and you've said a lot of things here that pissed a lot of people off. I don't know what school you'll be rushing at and I don't care that I don't know, but I'll say this -- a lot of people DO care because you know what? They don't want you joining their organization. I'm serious. They'll stop at nothing to make sure of it. Your lack of discretion probably made it a lot easier for them to do so.

So please...if you're serious about rushing and if you really want to get a bid, quit putting your foot in your mouth. You might also want to change your perspective on Greek Life in general and stop being so freaking shallow.

Have a nice day.

I think I love you.