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I am non=greek but I totally agree with your post. I've been there and done that. I've found myself reading more than responding lately. Discretion plays a big part, even in the non-greek world. I say this to say, we must watch what we say even more being non=-greeks or we will get CHEWED UP. I have seen it happen.

Actually, I have posted and been ignored in all but one of the four forums at one time or another(the fourth I have never started a post there). After a few days I just end up deleting my own post. I don't post often, because when I do post I don't really feel as though I am part of the conversation most of the time. So I post only when something really moves me and I don't really expect a response. But, I do enjoy coming and reading.

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Hi Little32,

I was wondering why you delete your posts? :( :confused:
Even if no one necessarily responds to it, that doesn't change your opinion, does it? I just found it kind of interesting... that you would rather delete your posts than to leave them out there. Are you asking questions that get no response? What makes you feel as though the posts are ignored?
I say that b/c what you said reminds me of this lady @ work, who will walk up while people are talking in the breakroom... but rarely says anything. Sometimes, she makes comments and when we start talking to her, she apologizes... Sometimes, what she is talking about is really late -- so we'll all kinda nod or whatever... But she's always apologizing for what she said.... Not that what you said is the same thing. It just made me think of it. It's like, what's wrong with what you said?? Why would you delete your posts? :confused:

On the other hand...
I have posted comments, and have deleted some of mine... But it's usually b/c I re-read what I posted and find that there was something I didn't like about my verbiage. Or perhaps the topic gets off the chain, and I would rather disassociate myself/my comments (sorta like walking away from the brawl). I agree with the person(s) who've posted and said that there is some hypersensitivity... So I usually, well, sometimes I re-read my posts, and if they sound antagonizing or sardonic, and I wasn't trying to be -- I have deleted them.
However, if I am piquing, then I usually offer an apology to the individual... Via PC, IM, or post... depends on who/how I offended.
I have to be careful, b/c I dooooo have a very sarcastic wit... And while it may be funny in person, on the web it's different. Sometimes, things/people get BENT. But those are the only times I'll really delete my posts. If no one really responds to a post or topic I bring up in a general manner, then I suppose that it wasn't of interest.

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..in the past posted in other forums..i do read them all..or at leasat browse through

I post in some of the forums. If I see a topic that's interesting and I'm in the mood to respond(cause sometimes I'd rather just look then resond),I'll do so. And there are some topics, like a particular one in the Greeklife forum, I won't even look at cause I know that the conversation has gotten a little out of hand for the kid :)

Sister Friends,

Yes, I also like to post on different message boards, but lately I have been posting on Sgrhos and yours (Zetas). Interesting thread!

Serioussigma22:p

As I mentioned before on a topic similar to this. I am a silent observer for the most part. And I have just about had enough of the cyber cliques. You know the "cool kids" mentality is enough to make me lose my lunch. It's funny how this mirrors exactly how it is on my campus. (You can always count on the same people to be down to earth and the others to just be walking stereotypes of their org.)

HOW COME God don't like ugly, but pretty is as pretty does. So does that make some people pretty ugly??

You know, my friends and I have formed strong bonds through GC, and I guess some simply don't understand that. Therefore we too may be termed as a "cyber clique". This isn't the case for us at all, it's just that people can tell we have a good time and want to be a part of that and don't understand. We talk with eachother on a DAILY basis and are like a close knit family. We chat with all of GC when they IM or PM us, but our friendship is a bit more. Maybe if you got a bit closer to some or maybe even strike up a chat, you could see what I mean. There's nothing wrong with friendships right?

Now lets not be silly, of course there is nothing wrong with friendships, we all know that. But there is something wrong with "The Air around GreekChat" as of late. For example this forum has had many interesting topics, and now after over 556 posts elsewhere you now choose to respond why?:confused: :confused: :confused:

P.S. not everyone wants to get "in" with your circle of GC friends, they just want to participate in a decent coversation, not get ignored in the flow of the conversation, not get belittled or be the butt of an "inside joke". Of course if people see a thread where people are having a "good time" they are going to want to post. If I'm not mistaken thats the purpose of this whole set-up right?

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I agree with you Novella. Some posts get ignored for a day but then when everyone gets off from work or even during lunch break times it'll catch like wild fire. My opinions may not be appreciated by some but at least I expressed myself. If you don't get a reply, at least you know someone will view it.

Touche!;)

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True true...
It's kinda like in general conversation... If no one laughs @ my joke, I am not going to feel disquieted over the matter. Speaking of vocal conversation, I am a listener a lot of the time. I am usually the one folks rely on for an open ear. But if I chose to participate in a conversation I realize that what I have to say may not warrant the appreciation of some.

On the other hand, I think I can perceive where some may be coming from... Kind of like being a new student in a new school, an entire lifetime -- maybe? Not sure.

I was reviewing my prior post in this topic -- I never addressed the question on hand (whoops :p )... Yes, I post -- when and where I find interest. I have no aversion to posting in other forums, although I will ignore some mess if it gets outta hand. Fun is fun, nice is nice, joke here joke there... But when I see peeps running on HIGH OCTANE, emotions and arms flailing... I begin backpedaling. LOL

Novella,

To answer your question, I say that my posts are ignored because no one responds to them. If no one responds to them, why not delete them. There is no point in taking up space with posts that are not going to spark conversation. It's not a matter of changing what I think. In fact, in the posts I delete I will usually ask a question of other forum members. I only delete the posts that I start myself and that is only if after a few days they get no response.
I am never apologetic. I stand firmly behind my opinions and generally only post after I have given some thought to the matter that I would discuss.

Little32
 

I say post anywhere if you have something to add or need help.

Hey there. only my second thread....brand new but wanted to say I was a Tri Delt @ U of A, Fayetteville AR and loved every minute!! Should rephrase......Still lovin it! I'm in Little Rock now, about 3 hrs away. I'm a personal trainer and during the summer I always get several of my Deltas back n the gym while they're on break. Its awesome hearing these precious young ladies (well sisters) talking about their college days! I'm definitely not young anymore but at least it makes me feel like I am!

YEAH REALLY....GREEKS NEED TO UNITE AND TALK AND COMPARE IDEAS.......I LIVE IN MONTANA I JUST MOVED HERE FROM LOS ANGELES AND IT IS HARD TO FIND EVEN A COPTIC CHURCH HERE BECAUSE ITS SUCH A SMALL TOWN