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exactly what is skating?
i'm new to greek life - researching on the frats on campus and most likely pledging for one... i've heard the term skating and although i have kind of an idea of what it is, it's not so clear on my head. what's skating?
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http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/ar...hp/t-1246.html http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/ar...hp/t-2604.html FWIW, in my experience here on GreekChat, the use of that word is frowned upon and I've seen many people get sensitive about it here. Judging from your post, I'm going to assume that you're interested in an NPHC fraternity. That said, if I were you, I'd refrain from asking any questions on intake and membership online and follow the guidelines set forth by the fraternity you're interested in. |
thanks for clarifying that - i didn't know it was such a sensitive subject... but i'm glad i know now...
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Skating is reaping the benefits of something without actually having to work for those benefits (i.e. "earn" them). I see this behavior demonstrated by my boss on a daily basis.
Apply this concept how you will to Greek Life. |
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LOL at your boss.:D |
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thats how confusion it may be. someone can be considered a skater in the undergraduate world, but don't the graduate chapter do the same thing. In the graduate chapter, you pay your money and BAM!! you are apart. so why is it ok in the graduate chapter, but looked disgusted in the undergrad world??
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I thought skating was what you did on ice...... **snicker** |
Yes, "skating" (as in expecting an outcome without the hardwork) is a term that exists outside of Greekdom. I'm glad people pointed that out.
Hi, Ladygreek. :D PrettyBoy, I understood what you meant. So now as a grown man away from a college campus, you know to edit that definition to include Greeks who wear letters and brag about how hard they were HAZED but who don't contribute financially or service-wise. :) They're still reaping the benefits without the hard work. And whether they worked hard to get the letters in the first place is ALWAYS a matter of opinion and perspective. |
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What matters now is that you were duly initiated and are currently financial. Consider keeping the rest to yourself because it seems like you're protesting too much. |
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behave...;-) Nodding to DST Chaos and the elder Delta on the board... These kinda threads always tickle me... |
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I came in during the time of the 'old' way - when above ground hazing was very much accepted, and expected. For me, all the way through until initiation night!!!:eek::eek: What I never understood about the 'old' way then and to this day - does it make you more of a brother / sister just because you got your @$$ beaten for 16 weeks? (Not saying that you did, but I know of those who did.) Honestly, if someone beat me for that long, the last thing I would want to do is call him / her family. Unless, it is a dysfunctional family. :( |
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ditto...i just envisioned a Maury-like type of episode where members aired out their grievances to each other, and the audience going "booo" and being shocked, and hating. |
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