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New Forums & Suggestions
A few weeks ago we added a new forum titled Alumni Involvement, suggested by greekchat.com member LXAAlum. Today we added two additional new forums: Community Service / Philanthropy (suggested by BFulton) & Locals (suggested by localsororities).
If anyone else has suggestions on new forums that we should consider adding to greekchat.com, please post your suggestions here. Should we add general forums which are not directly related to fraternities/sororities such as: "Entertainment (movies, music, tv, print)", "Sex & Relationships", etc? Or should the forums stay *totally* focused on greek-issues? All comments & suggestions are appreciated. ------------------ John Hammell Network Administrator, GreekChat.com [This message has been edited by John Hammell (edited June 19, 2000).] |
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By the way, when are you going to get the Chat Room up and going? (hint! hint! hint! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif ) |
Please stick to Greek Related Topics.
Greekchat.com provides a resource to Greek Members, prospectives and others. To add topics on sex/relationships, and entertainment departs from the purpose of discussing our organizations. Also, Other forum boards exist that well cover those aspects. And Greek Life's forum seems to handle discussion regarding entertainment/relationships within the greek system. |
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I do think we should keep posting things that we see in movies, on TV, etc. that relates to greek life! In the past when they have shown greeks negatively, our sisters have sent letters to the networks along with our philanthropy facts, and other positive notes (such as our group being "dry" and rewarding sisters for service acts)! |
I'm going to have to go with the majority on this one.. let's stick to Greek related topics. (For all the reasons listed above).
I think that sex, relationships, entertainment, and all kinds of other stuff get ample coverage amongst the Greek Life board, as well as others. ------------------ SilverTurtle@greekchat.com Phi Beta Fraternity Phi chapter |
Let's stick to Greek topics (no sex & relationships).
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I think a Public Relations board may be a good idea--like, suggestions on how a chapter may deal with issues of public relations, and how the public perceieves the Greek system--ie, movies, magazine articles, etc.
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I do like AlphaChi's idea.
I had another idea relating more to the posting and registration. In the profiles, having a catagory to list one's organization would be nice. For those that are not in a greek organization they could be listed as either prospective, or non-affliated (sp). This could also give rise to in the identifying block on each post to be listed as: UserName Organization Senior/Junior/moderator/admin ie mine would look like Artimis Alpha Sigma Kappa Moderator just an idea. |
i say lets stick to greek related forums, i would hate to see the post folks would make on a sex and relationship forum http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/frown.gif it gets bad enough in the greek life forum.
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John,
I think the forums are good as is, sticking with greek-related issues. Seems like when other topics (such as sex, or relationships) is relevant, it's brought up anyway...and no one's shy about sharing! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif One new heading I would like to see is a forum for GLOs that are larger than a local, yet are still growing into a national GLO. From personal experience, there are a lot of issues that affect such GLOs, that most established and flourishing GLOs have already dealt with (in most cases, 50 or more years ago). Some examples: maintaining uniformity between chapters, making the transition from a colony to a chapters, the logistics of expansion, the fluidity of chapter "traditions", making the decision whether or not to affiliate with an already established GLO....I could go on and on. |
I also think it would be a really good idea to have a space on the profile for one's affiliation. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif Sometimes, I either forget, or would like to know, what someone's affiliation (if they have one at all) is, and the only way to go about this is to go through archives.
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Leave it as is! Stick to greek related topics. We got off the subject enough as it is!
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Leave it for only frat/sorority related stuff.
Also, as far as the chat room being taken over by greek language speakers, I say close the room down, get a new url and start it up again. I guess you could warn the greek speakers that you are shuting it down. But, the bottom line is that that chat room is for frat/soror related conversation and if these people need a greek language chat room, then they need to go to a website that offers that. I'm not trying to be rude BUT I find it rude that these people, knowing the original topic of the board, took it over for their private use. just my opinion. ps my other thought was to get a bunch of people to just jump on at the same time and take over the chatroom... I really would like to use it for it's intended purpose. [This message has been edited by theXgirl (edited June 21, 2000).] [This message has been edited by theXgirl (edited June 21, 2000).] |
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I agree. Initially, It might help if there were some Fraternity/Sorority members in the chat room. I logged on the chatroom and got no response from anyone. The response I got were they were all from the country of Greece. That and it appeared as if some werent that respectful either...
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John, I change my earlier suggestion (it is on a different post. Can you shut down the chat room for maybe 2 weeks or so. That should get rid of the Greek nationals. It won't really make a difference to us, since none of us are using the Chat Room anyway! Then maybe when you reopen it, you could call it "Fraternity/Sorority Chat", and hopefully the Greek nationals won't come back.
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Thanks for all the comments & suggestions! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif
The main reason I suggested the possibility of adding non greek-related forums is because there seems to be a growing interest in these types of discussions here. People are now using greekchat.com not only to discuss greek-business but also to discuss more general non-greek-related topics with fellow greeks. By opening up new forums for these kinds of topics we will be able to keep the forums which are focused on greek-business free of the more general non-greek-related discussions. About the "Sex & Relationships" potential forum, I should have thought a bit more about the name - "Dating & Relationships" would probably be a better forum title. I know the topic itself, especially if the word sex was in the title, could make for some inappropriate discussions - but I can assure you all that these forums, & this one in particular, will be actively moderated with any inappropriate posts being dealt with right away. Each forum can have up to 4 moderators, so maybe with a "Dating & Relationships" forum - having 4 moderators might be a good idea. About having a place for affiliation in profiles - I will work on getting this added into a future upgrade of this forum software. Regarding the chat system - yes, there is a *situation* with greek nationals having a large presence in the chat rooms. I can kind of understand the confusion for them, the domain name "greekchat.com" kind of makes sense for their use I guess. I'll probably do something similar to what michelle_azd suggested and if that doesn't help we will work towards setting up a second chat system that integrates directly with this message board system - one which only registered users can access & moderators will have some control over users who abuse the chat. AlphaChiGirl - Public Relations sounds like a good one to consider, thanks for this suggestion. equeen - about the forum you suggest for groups which are smaller than nationals but larger than locals, what do you think we could title that kind of forum? ------------------ John Hammell Network Administrator, GreekChat.com [This message has been edited by John Hammell (edited June 22, 2000).] |
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"Young GLOs" "Up & Coming GLOs" "Newer GLOs" "Recently Established GLOs" Whatever the title is, a description that clarifies that forum is geared toward smaller, "non-national" GLOs ought to be added. [This message has been edited by equeen (edited June 22, 2000).] |
If I can throw my 2 cents in (like anyone can stop me), I like the name "Up and Coming GLOs" It's cute and inspirational.
------------------ Kelli 12-DN-94 SSU c/o 1997 something we all should see: http://www.seestudio.com/psa.html |
http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif Actually, that's my favorite one as well, Kelli!
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I also feel that greekchat.com should remain primarily for greek issues.
I like AlphaChiGirl's suggestion for a public relations forum especially since that's an issue for a lot of chapters out there. AlphaChiGirl, if you have any PR questions, I'm more than happy to help you out! P.S. John, I figured out what my posting problem was. Thank you for e-mailing me! RedAngel |
I have to say 'DITTO!' to what everyone else has said. We get off topic a a lot. I can appreciate everyone's opinions on the other issues, but I think we should try to stay as focused as possible.
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John, you might want to set up a forum for "Race Relations Discussions". This is obviously a hot topic for discussion and it the pace of its discussion won't be diminishing any time soon.
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Just a few thoughts re: starting IFC/NPHC/NPC boards (and please remember PFA if these are created), there are is already a rush/recruitment board, but still questions re: this are posted on the Greek Life board. Perhaps it's because we like learning the other groups' ways of doing things or it may be because Greek Life is open to unregistered users?
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BFulton..
I think Greek Life is so popular for both of the reasons you gave 1)you don't have to register 2)we can learn from each other! Although I do think that all of us (myself included) need to post our topics in appropriate forums (how many rush questions are on the greek life board, for example?) ------------------ SilverTurtle@greekchat.com Phi Beta Fraternity Phi chapter |
Maybe instead of adding additional boards perhaps expanding on the description of discussion should be looked into. We have several boards that are not used fully.
For those interested in dating relationship discussions, why not expand the description on Social, to be entitled - "Social Activities and Interactions" Such a forum could encompass dating, relationships, greek social functions. I would sugguest Maybe finding a way to expand the local forum to include the small national groups. I can see a strong overlap of issues and problems that might face both. Also some locals might aspire to eventually expand. I think creating forums for each umbrella greek organization is unnecessary at this time. While each group might handle different activies situations differently. The forums can help us educate each other on our interactions and we can learn of the similiarities that exist between the different groups. Artimis |
I definitely would like to stick to greek related topics. But what I woud like to see/read as an offspring, is greek functions. I like to know what is going on with other organizations http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/tongue.gifarties, walk-a-thons, community related projects, all of that http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif
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In one way, I think that we should leave everything as is, in another, if we specify boards more, we are going to find weaknesses in the chain that might need some repairing. For instance: Fundraising doesn't get many posts, that proves to me that people are not concerned with fundraising--which indicates a weak link in the greek chain.
Second, I think we should stick to greek related topics. I'm tired of all the topics about race frankly. They get more posts than anything, and they are the most controversial. To me, they are pointless. Sorry to say, I realize that racial issues are important in our society, but here: 1) nobody is getting anywhere 2) there is no effect being brought on by the conversation-meaning when all is said and done, nothing will have changed (it takes more than talk to make a differance) 3) the questions might have a 'greek ring' to them, but most are designed to stir people up, and don't have anything to do with greek related issues--which is the sole reason I post here and come here. 4) the constant slander/bashing is annoying and childish considering nobody knows the background or ANYthing about anyone else on this board. 5) It creates a weekness in whatever greek bonds have been made here because a) now everyone is taking things personally and b) we are fighting amongst ourselves. Frankly I'm just tired of the whole thing. Since the racial issue has come up, practically nothing else has been talked about. It seems that nobody wants to listen and act like adults and respect others opinions, and I think that is key to good discussion. I realize that now, I'm open to slander because i'm obviously racist for not wanting to talk about it. . . believe that if you want because at this point it doesn't bother me. I'm racist if I post, so being racist for not posting seems to not be a big deal. And to be quite honest, I will not be posting to anything here unless it is greek related. That's my 2 cents. |
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AXO Alum- I thought I was the only who thought it seemed like people were posting unregistered to pat themselves on the back. LOL!
Race Forum- I have to disagree here. I DON'T think there should be a race issues forum, and I think the Race topics that aren't related to greek issues should be deleted. There was one topic that 'kind of related' to greek issues, "BGLOs = Equality?" but of course it got out of hand. The topic "Black Men and White Women, is it a problem" had nothing to do with greek issues and look where it went, to heck in a hand basket. I too am tired of all the race topics on this board. Don't get me wrong, I think that Race Issues are very important to discuss, but there is a place for everything and greekchat isn't that place. It probably wouldn't bother me as much if the arguments weren't circular and if people didn't get attacked for their opinion. *ching* $.01 ZetaAce |
Originally posted by mgdzkm433:
Since the racial issue has come up, practically nothing else has been talked about. It seems that nobody wants to listen and act like adults and respect others opinions, and I think that is key to good discussion. I, too, agree! The "race relations" topics do nothing more than separate the greek community; and, quite frankly, have been maring what I thought were great orgs to be a part of... My only saving grace is that of the GLO/BGLO members who have kept a positive outlook and/or refrained from posting in those forums.. keep up the love! ------------------ Faced with the Divine, I was asked; "What one gift do you seek?" I answered ever so meekly; "I seek Honor, Truth, Integrity, and Wisdom, yet those are four. How am I to choose?" The answer came as a pounding whisper; "The four you seek are but one. I grant thee Compassion; for without it the four make none." Author - me |
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I would have to agree that this is not the place for racial issues not related to the greek world. As far as the racial issues forum goes, I guess my thinking is that a) they'll get posted anyway, and that b) if they do relate to something greek, that it won't take long to completely lose the focus and end up being a big mess (as usual!) I personally don't want to see a million posts about an issue that cannot and will not be resolved here (for reasons previously discussed by like EVERYBODY!) Nothing good can come of it (thanks MandingoNUPE). As always, ZetaAce, you're keeping me up to speed http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif! *cha-ching* $.02 |
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Nah...ZetaAce this was just for you (this is AXO Alum of course!) http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif :P http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif :P |
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Also, While I hate to stifle discussion, I agree, some threads have gotten out of hand as well as no longer or never did relate to greek life. While some have contained educational information, many of them can be overwhelming to someone seeking information or discussions on greek life. I no longer pay attention to some threads because they've gone circular in discussion and burn of flame wars. And john, other then posting postive, thoughtful answers - as many of us senior memebers and moderators do, what else can we do to assist in maintaining resourceful forums? Many topics get posted in the Greek Life forum, that would be better suited else where. Though to move the post might cause problems for the initial poster. Also, what about begining discussions say in Moderators Corner, about suggestions on closing or archiving threads. (I know having said discussion in Moderators Corner places Senior members at a significant disadvantage on an opinon.) anyway.. my few cents worth.. Artimis |
Today I added a new forum titled "Chit Chat" for all the non-greek related discussions.
Most people want to keep a strong focus on the greek discussions, and at the same time there are an increasing number of people interested in having non-greek related discussions with other greekchat.com members. So, instead of setting up several non-greek related discussion forums I setup the one "Chit Chat" forum to encompass all of those discussions. This will both keep the site/forums focused on greek related discussions & also will give interested users a place to discuss non-greek related topics. I'll be moving most of the non-greek related topics out of this 'Greek Life' forum into the 'Chit Chat' forum soon. Also, I'll be further addressing the other suggestions in this discussion shortly. ------------------ John Hammell Network Administrator, GreekChat.com |
I'm thinking maybe we need a forum dedicated to potential greeks and their questions. I feel like the greek life forum as of lately has been an advice forum for general questions of incoming freshman (i.e. What's being in a sorority like, how much does it cost etc.) I think these are all important questions for potential new members but I think the greek life forum should be more of a discussion of current issues. I really think it would be beneficial to everyone to dedicate a forum besides "rush" to them. many of their questions aren't about rushing.
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My 2.5 cents....
I think right now there is an influx of people who are a) preparing for college and b) have time on their hands. That's why we've been getting a lot of basic questions. I think that once school starts the volume will go down. I post regularly on another site where when I was first on it, there were about 4 topic boards. The subtopics kept mutating and now there are about 25. It's totally obnoxious. The chit-chat forum here was a good idea, but I think it should stop there. I can just see us ending up with "Recruitment for BGLO sororities located in states that end in the letter A". Besides, forums like this are supposed to unite us all as Greeks, not segregate us. Plus it teaches us to think a little. If someone asks "how do you join a sorority?" don't just assume that they want to join the kind you are in, whether it's NPC, NPHC, PFA or whatever. Ask what kind she's interested in, and if it's not in your field, step back & let someone else answer the question. |
I'm preparing to add another new forum into the General Forums catagory, something along the lines of "Up & Coming GLOs" - as suggested by equeen.
What I am trying to do before adding the new forum is to make sure the forum name is intuitively descriptive of it's purpose. From equeen's suggestion, the forum can be described as "a forum for GLOs that are larger than a local, yet are still growing into a national GLO." I'm thinking that "Up & Coming Nationals" or "Up & Coming National GLOs" might be a bit more descriptive of the new forum's purpose. What are your thoughts? What should this new forum be titled? ------------------ John Hammell Network Administrator, GreekChat.com |
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I like the title "Up and Coming National GLOs". I can't wait for this to be added. My org definitely fits in this category 1991% I say go for it! |
This may sound like a stupid idea but how about a forum for all the greeks to post their resume. Might be a useful tool for the greek community.
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