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Tom Earp 07-30-2008 03:44 PM

I met a lady who had a Yellow Rose Tattooed on her hip. I asked her to show me!

She did and I bent to kiss it!

Later, I once again saw it and once again kissed it and then, well use your imagination!:D

Told her it would be nice if she had a white Rose placed next to it!;)

docroc67 07-30-2008 03:50 PM

Copyright and Trademark
 
Greetings,

I wonder if you are supposed to put a copyright or trademark symbol by your tattoo? Or, does the tattoo artist have to pay a royalty to IHQ?

Yours in ZAX,

MJR - ZUZ

JonoBN41 07-30-2008 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowskream459 (Post 1688497)
More power to you guys who have teh nuts to brand yourselves.

Yeah, nuts is right.

There are many ways for a member to have constant reminders of the oath he took and the path he chose, such as donating money to his chapter or the Educational Foundation, by being active in an area or chapter alumni association, contributing to a newsletter, serving on a house corporation or as High Pi, or as a mentor, or on an alumni advisory board, or volunteering to edit the Cross & Crescent or the website. The list goes on.

There are many things of substance that can really make a difference, and they are constant reminders of what we signed up for, and of a lifetime commitment.

I have nothing against tattoos and I don't even mind if someone is dumb enough to burn himself with a hot poker, but it's a poor substitute for actually doing something meaningful.

Saying "I branded myself to show how devoted I am" is a bunch of nonsense as far as I'm concerned, and demonstrates a complete lack of understanding.

Dionysus 07-30-2008 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooch279 (Post 273765)
I was woundering if any of you have LCA tattoos?

i got one on my right leg last February, its the cross & crescent in gold with green latters cross the horizontal cross bar, and my zeta and number in the bottom of the vertizal bar in purple.

my big has o a lion holding a whit rose on his back. very detail, looks very good.

Son, at this point in your life, you should be searching for a wife, not a tattoo!

JonoBN41 07-30-2008 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dionysus (Post 1688554)
Son, at this point in your life, you should be searching for a wife, not a tattoo!

...or at least a dictionary.

Trey_P-I_47 07-30-2008 06:10 PM

Unfortunately they dont usually let active undergrads do what you mentioned in the list, unless its donating money, but for 10 guys to spend $10 each to have an ever lasting memory is something that students can do, its relatively cheap, and cant ever be taken away.

JonoBN41 07-30-2008 06:18 PM

You can get a tattoo for $10?

Trey_P-I_47 07-30-2008 07:04 PM

I was talking about 10 guys pitching in for a brand, but even a tattoo is much more easily attainable then doing some of the things in your list, and im not saing you dont present valid points, but feasability is something that should be considered in this situation.

Im just making the point that peoples decisions shouldnt be looked down on, if its something theyve done for devotion and loyalty and isnt particularly tacky.

Cube TX 07-30-2008 08:44 PM

I was in Las Vegas in 2003 and put my hand down on a bed that someone else had placed a plugged in iron on. The iron fell over and landed on my left hand. I think the entire MGM Grand Hotel & Casino could hear my yell. It probably didn't touch the area of my hand between my thumb and finger for more than a second, but I still remember the pain. There is no way I would ever want to get branded unless I was transformed into a bull or something.

Lots of my Lambda Chi brothers got tattoos while we were active... some had tattoos before entering the fraternity, but it wasn't my thing. My younger brother has several tattoos, but he's also an MMA fighter so he's into self-abuse. Since I was always an accident prone kid and was in several car accidents as an adult I have enough pains and scars to want to put more on myself.

I haven't seen my fraternity little brother, Jimmy, in a few years since he moved back to California. I wonder what he ever did with that shapeless blob on his arm that used to be the letters when he first branded it.

JonoBN41 07-30-2008 08:49 PM

Well, Trey, I was talking about the long term - over your whole life. There are already plenty of activities to keep you busy while you're an active and to show your interest.

Are you saying that 10 brothers want to go in on a brand, and that all 10 are going to be branded? Great.

I'm sure the media will be very sympathetic when ya'll show up at the ER of your local hospital. I'll let you know how it comes across on the Nightly News. It will be good for the Fraternity when the world sees how devoted our brothers are.

Look, bro, I'm trying to talk you out of doing something you'll regret. Do I look down on the idea? Yes I do, and I'll yell it from the treetops. I think it's stupid, dangerous, and counterproductive.

Cube TX 07-30-2008 09:03 PM

True, you can remove a tattoo a lot easier than you can a brand.

In the end, it's your life and body so do whatever you like. I really hope you'll be careful about it though and not just shove a hot piece of metal into your arm like my goofball little brother did after drinking a few too many beers.

Hmmm... If I remember correctly he may have also gotten an infection on his tongue after getting it pierced. This is the same guy who, after giving me a ride to my car after class, ran over both my feet up to the ankles with his full-sized Dodge Ram truck as I was trying to get my book bag out of his truck bed.

Sheesh Jimmy... it's a wonder you're still alive.

Trey_P-I_47 07-30-2008 09:51 PM

Why does everyone act like all brands turn out horrible. I have seen several brands that turned out perfect.

Im not saying we all have to get brands to be in the cool club, I am saying that if a person decides to do so, and researches it correctly, then what is the problem?

How many Omega Psi Phi Brothers have you ever seen with botched brands?

Every Q ive ever seen with a brand looked good.

Not to mention there are several other sources that can provide proper technique. Such as not getting the poker too hot, etc..

Now forcing a brand on someone is repulsive, if they dont want it, leave em alone.

And for gods sake dont be the idiot who tries to make his own brand out of coat hangers and wire.....those are real stupid things to do.

DSTCHAOS 07-30-2008 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trey_P-I_47 (Post 1688791)
How many Omega Psi Phi Brothers have you ever seen with botched brands?

Every Q ive ever seen with a brand looked good.

Since you keep bringing up another fraternity to support your own desire to get a brand, I guess this thread doesn't have a lane like I thought it did:

I've seen Omegas and members of other fraternities (and a couple sorority members) with botched brands. Some used custom made branding irons and others used wire hangers.

I have also seen infected brands.

It happens. You probably haven't seen it because you are young and only exposed to a relatively small amount of Omegas and other fraternity members with brands.

If you do it, do it and stop throwing out these examples like it makes a difference. Defend it on its own merit because I wager that your fraternity brothers don't really give a damn about an Omega or their brands.


:)

Cube TX 07-31-2008 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trey_P-I_47 (Post 1688791)
And for gods sake dont be the idiot who tries to make his own brand out of coat hangers and wire.....those are real stupid things to do.

Oh, so you've met Jimmy?

Heheheh... that's EXACTLY what my little brother in the fraternity did. It was a long time ago, but it was either that or he did it with lit cigarettes. He wasn't all there.

Trey_P-I_47 07-31-2008 09:57 AM

My point DST, was that there are people out there who have good brands, there is obviously some risk, but if you do some research (I was referring to the Qs as a SOURCE) then you can drastically diminish the chances of screwing it up.


I dont know how much clearer I can be about this. I am in no way, shape, or form saying branding is the best idea or for everyone. I am saying a Brother shouldnt be called an idiot, dumbass, retard, or other hurtful name just because he might choose to show his pride in the form of a Brand, or atleast not unless he does one of the many uninformed ways.

There are ways to do this in a manner as to reduce risk, and if someone is truly serious about this, then it should be well thought out and planned, as well as properly researched.

DSTCHAOS 07-31-2008 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trey_P-I_47 (Post 1689006)
My point DST, was that there are people out there who have good brands, there is obviously some risk, but if you do some research (I was referring to the Qs as a SOURCE) then you can drastically diminish the chances of screwing it up.


I dont know how much clearer I can be about this. I am in no way, shape, or form saying branding is the best idea or for everyone. I am saying a Brother shouldnt be called an idiot, dumbass, retard, or other hurtful name just because he might choose to show his pride in the form of a Brand, or atleast not unless he does one of the many uninformed ways.

There are ways to do this in a manner as to reduce risk, and if someone is truly serious about this, then it should be well thought out and planned, as well as properly researched.

I wanted you to know that there are Omegas with botched brands, since you hadn't seen any. And continuing to use your limited observations of another organization's informal practice doesn't add as much weight as you think it does. That's not a medical opinion nor does it speak to the place of brands in your fraternity.

If branding isn't the norm for your organization, it is normal for those of you who delve into this to be responded to in this way. There are organizations that sanction members for tattoos and brands. Yours doesn't, yet.

Ottor 246 07-31-2008 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonoBN41 (Post 1688540)
Yeah, nuts is right.

There are many ways for a member to have constant reminders of the oath he took and the path he chose, such as donating money to his chapter or the Educational Foundation, by being active in an area or chapter alumni association, contributing to a newsletter, serving on a house corporation or as High Pi, or as a mentor, or on an alumni advisory board, or volunteering to edit the Cross & Crescent or the website. The list goes on.

There are many things of substance that can really make a difference, and they are constant reminders of what we signed up for, and of a lifetime commitment.

I have nothing against tattoos and I don't even mind if someone is dumb enough to burn himself with a hot poker, but it's a poor substitute for actually doing something meaningful.

Saying "I branded myself to show how devoted I am" is a bunch of nonsense as far as I'm concerned, and demonstrates a complete lack of understanding.

Thank you, Jono, for the best post on this whole thread.

If you want to burn something, why not burn our letters (figuratively speaking, of course) on your heart, and then wake up every morning for the rest of your life resolved to live the values of your membership oath to the very best of your ability? That's devotion.

Tom Earp 07-31-2008 01:48 PM

Thank you DSTCHAOS for for your fine insight on The LXA Thread.:)

Trey I find no matter who wants to get branded then they will do it and that is fine.

So do it and hope for the best. Good luck either way!;)

DSTCHAOS 07-31-2008 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Earp (Post 1689102)
Thank you DSTCHAOS for for your fine insight on The LXA Thread.:)

You're welcome and thank YOU for your fine insight on this board. :)

GammaZeta 07-31-2008 05:31 PM

Thank you DST for taking the time to stop by the LXA board to join in a LXA discussion.

We hope you enjoy your time here.

DSTCHAOS 07-31-2008 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GammaZeta (Post 1689234)
Thank you DST for taking the time to stop by the LXA board to join in a LXA discussion.

We hope you enjoy your time here.

No problem. It won't be the last time. :)

GammaZeta 07-31-2008 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1689236)
No problem. It won't be the last time. :)

I'm sure it won't be. That is why we are so thankful that your superior LXA knowledge and experience will help all of us LXA Brothers better understand the inner workings of LXA as well as helping other LXA Brothers throughout the country.

We are just so thankful that you were able to find our post on the LXA forum. Just to be safe, next time we have a LXA topic and a LXA discussion, we will make sure to post it in the General Fraternity section of this website so all LXA Brothers and LXA experts can guide us in LXA.

DSTCHAOS 07-31-2008 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GammaZeta (Post 1689365)
I'm sure it won't be.

Then we agree. Now you can make this thread about me, respond to what I said to Trey which wasn't about the "inner workings" of LXA, or type about LXA tattoos.

Good luck. :)

MysticCat 07-31-2008 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GammaZeta (Post 1689365)
I'm sure it won't be. That is why we are so thankful that your superior LXA knowledge and experience will help all of us LXA Brothers better understand the inner workings of LXA as well as helping other LXA Brothers throughout the country.

Just to be safe, next time we have a LXA topic and a LXA discussion, we will make sure to post it in the General Fraternity section of this website so all LXA Brothers and LXA experts can guide us in LXA.

Of course, the post she responded to was about branding among members of Omega Psi Phi, not LXA. So much for her offering expertise on the inner workings of LXA.

JonoBN41 07-31-2008 11:11 PM

LXA?
 
It's LCA. Lambda Chi Alpha.

GammaZeta 07-31-2008 11:20 PM

Jono, it's LXA, looks cooler.

It's just wonderful that we have such experts on LXA coming onto a LXA forum to talk to LXA brothers about LXA policy on LXA brands.

It also makes me happy that we have experts on Omega Psi Phi to set all of us LXA's straight.

Again, thank you for taking time out of your busy day to help out the LXA forum.

JonoBN41 07-31-2008 11:24 PM

Seems a couple guys on this forum actually belong to Lambda Xi Alpha. That explains a lot. A whole lot.

DSTCHAOS 07-31-2008 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GammaZeta (Post 1689396)
Jono, it's LXA, looks cooler.

It's just wonderful that we have such experts on LXA coming onto a LXA forum to talk to LXA brothers about LXA policy on LXA brands.

It also makes me happy that we have experts on Omega Psi Phi to set all of us LXA's straight.

Again, thank you for taking time out of your busy day to help out the LXA forum.

You're reeeeeeeeeally reeeeeeeaching like your life depends on it. That does nothing but make it more entertaining to post in this forum. :)

GammaZeta 07-31-2008 11:28 PM

Jono, quit being a rabblerouser.

I'm your brother, your equal, so if you would like to use LCA as the abbreviation, I respect that. Some of us choose the cooler looking LXA.

GammaZeta 07-31-2008 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1689398)
You're reeeeeeeeeally reeeeeeeaching like your life depends on it. That does nothing but make it more entertaining to post in this forum. :)

*takes off passive-aggressive pants for a moment*

Actually, that's what it really is, entertainment. Sometimes things get a little boring around here.

DSTCHAOS 07-31-2008 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GammaZeta (Post 1689401)
*takes off passive-aggressive pants for a moment*

Actually, that's what it really is, entertainment. Sometimes things get a little boring around here.

Lose the "gate keeper" responses almost everytime a non-LCA (and even your own fraternity brothers, sometimes) posts in your forum and you may get more interesting topics. :)

GammaZeta 07-31-2008 11:50 PM

I know that your gate is wide open for any fraternity brother to enter.

Us LXA's are a little more selective on which gate we enter. No offense if we don't want your wide open gate around here.

DSTCHAOS 08-01-2008 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GammaZeta (Post 1689412)
I know that your gate is wide open for any fraternity brother to enter.

Us LXA's are a little more selective on which gate we enter. No offense if we don't want your wide open gate around here.

Get your tongue out of your ass cheek.

Is this entertaining enough for you?

ETA: Get the thread back on topic when you're done entertaining yourself. ;)

Tom Earp 08-01-2008 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonoBN41 (Post 1689390)
It's LCA. Lambda Chi Alpha.

Thank you for pointing this out for us.

A Brother from LXA.

Tom Earp 08-01-2008 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1689421)
Get your tongue out of your ass cheek.

Is this entertaining enough for you?

ETA: Get the thread back on topic when you're done entertaining yourself. ;)

Thank you so much for coming over to a thread that you have no interest in except wanting to stir up problems.

Is this your intent or are you a person that would actually like to try to become a member of LXA (LCA)?

Oh, maybe you were one that was not accepted?

Actually, I think we as Brothers of this Fraternity can do pretty well without your help.

But as always, if you want to be constructive you are welcome.

DSTCHAOS 08-01-2008 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Earp (Post 1689638)
Thank you so much for coming over to a thread that you have no interest in except wanting to stir up problems.

Is this your intent or are you a person that would actually like to try to become a member of LXA (LCA)?

Oh, maybe you were one that was not accepted?

Actually, I think we as Brothers of this Fraternity can do pretty well without your help.

But as always, if you want to be constructive you are welcome.

This thread went all day without anything and you want to type about this? You're more than welcome to respond to the constructive post I made to Trey or about LCA tattoos. ;)

Tom Earp 08-01-2008 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1689677)
This thread went all day without anything and you want to type about this? You're more than welcome to respond to the constructive post I made to Trey or about LCA tattoos. ;)

Well, I guess you have so much time on your hands that you feel that you can come into other threads when you have no true interest in them and post.

I guess your GLO is not of interest enough to keep you busy or all of the other open GC Threads.


You can malign me as much as you want or interupt as much as you want but at what ends?

Is being a problem person your main thing?:o

Oh, to leave on a high note, have a nice day!:cool:

Maybe if all LXA (LCA) Brothers go over to DST site and posted you would be as ambiale?:confused:

GammaZeta 08-01-2008 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1689677)
This thread went all day without anything and you want to type about this? You're more than welcome to respond to the constructive post I made to Trey or about LCA tattoos. ;)

You mean LXA.

Tom Earp 08-01-2008 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GammaZeta (Post 1689683)
You mean LXA.

Of course my fellow Brother!:)


Hope to hear from you at the earliest!:cool:

DSTCHAOS 08-01-2008 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Earp (Post 1689682)
Well, I guess you have so much time on your hands that you feel that you can come into other threads when you have no true interest in them and post.

I guess your GLO is not of interest enough to keep you busy or all of the other open GC Threads.


You can malign me as much as you want or interupt as much as you want but at what ends?

Is being a problem person your main thing?:o

Oh, to leave on a high note, have a nice day!:cool:

Maybe if all LXA (LCA) Brothers go over to DST site and posted you would be as ambiale?:confused:

What are you talking about?

Anyway, I post where I want and I didn't type anything that is sensitive to LXA. So get over it and contribute to the topic of the thread. :) Or a subtopic like I did.


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