if anyone has a problem with my username future Q-dog leave a comment
 

leave me a comment cause im tired of negative feedback and i dont see a problem

Where ARE those Billy Goats Gruff when you need them?

.. I don't get it. What's so bad about your username?

Look, it assumes that you will become a member of an organization that may or may not want you as a member. In fact, it is presumptuous and can often influence people to NOT want you as a member. You're using a term that is, though not actually letters, reserved for members only. You're not a member. Other posters have had the same thing happen to them before. And there is a REASON why you're not getting the replies you want.

Why is this difficult?

He is already declaring himself a future member of a particular fraternity.
CHANGE YOUR SCREEN NAME

I know I called him out on it here, and if I'm not mistaken, someone else also did in the other thread he started.

FWIW, he's still in high school. Let the members at Southern University handle him.

So if someone came on here with a FutureAlphaXiDelta username, that wouldn't raise an eyebrow?

I remember Future GPhiB did. Members told her to change it.

I'll assume she (meaning WhenDovesCry) doesn't know that Q-dog is a nickname for Omega Psi Phi.

I can't help but think Sigma Kappa every time I see "Doves" in her username.

That and SydneyK always makes me look twice. :p

bwhahahahahahahahaha

*going back to drinking*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWNro-hFkkw :D

lol...you sippin on some blue juice? if so, let me get some soror?

Look, you came here looking for information....and you're getting it. There are MANY people here who are older than you and already in fraternities and sororities who are telling you that your username is inappropriate. Take the advice and change it.

I obviously can't speak for the gentlemen of Omega Psi Phi, but if someone came on here with the user name "futureKDee" (which would indicate my sorority) I would be annoyed and ask her politely to change her username. It's presumptuous. If she refused to change it and started getting belligerent about it, I'd start thinking about ways to make sure she never became a KD.

Show some respect. Admiring an organization is fine but don't assume you're going to be accepted by them.

Go on and keep the name Boo. You're right, there's nothing wrong with it. Clearly these people on GC really have no clue what they're talking about. I'm new to GC so I do. What do you expect? They've been on GC for years! They've clearly lost their damn minds. Oh and make sure you let us know what college you end up going to so we can hook you up with a member of Omega Psi Phi. They will realize just how proud you are to be a future member of their beloved organization!

:rolleyes:

.. Yeah. I didnt know that.

But now that I do.. I see why people are giving him a hard time. And I agree, he should change it. No one can see the future.

Also, it is possible you may change your mind, and be interested in another fraternity once you actually get to college. Stranger things have happened.
It is in your best interest to change your name.

Imma drink with you...you got some magaritas?

Nobody is ever a "future ABC".

In NPC terminology, you are:
- a potential new member (PNM) if you are eligible for / participating in recruitment
- a new member if you've pledged but not initiated (i.e. a "new member of ABC" - depending on the sorority, you will be extended certain privileges as a new member, but you still might not be initiated)
- a sister if you're initiated (i.e. a "sister of ABC")

In NPHC terminology (this is my understanding as an outsider), you are:
- a rushee if you are participating in rush
- on line if you've pledged but not initiated (i.e. not a member yet, and you still might not be initiated, so "future ABC" is still incorrect)
- a soror or frater if you're initiated (then and only then can you call yourself an ABC)

(NPHC folks, please correct me if I'm wrong.)

In any case............... virtual margaritas and popcorn for all :D

- an interest or potential if attending a mixer or rush activity. It is understood by everyone you have done your research and are using discretion

- Prospective candidate that is ONLY known between you and your chosen organization--meaning you have submitted your paperwork and are currently having your application reviewed (Future "abc" is still incorrect--you may still NOT be extended an invitation to join...)

- a soror or brother if you are formally initiated, meaning that HQ KNOWS you have undergone a formal process and you have legitimately received notice that you are a full member. We can tell when one has not... :rolleyes:

(NPHC folks, please correct me if I'm wrong.)

Right now, I would say you have the same problem as a cute little gerbil swimming in an aquarium with a school of hungry Piranha.;)

Saving Act II popcorn for the event to unfold. lol

http://sp1.mm-a6.yimg.com/image/3556490518 <<<<<<<--------future-qdog

http://sp1.mm-a7.yimg.com/image/3733158126 <<<<<<<<--------two members of Omega Psi Phi

each stage is probably named a little different in each org., but the concept is basically the same.

What's a frater?:confused:
Speak for your own umbrella group.....please.:)

Prettyboy, I've seen the the term Frater used many times in the NPHC realm. :)

Yeah, how about all the time at NPHC meetings and conferences. :)

And of course, "Frat" is short for "frater."

I think it's just frat, not fratER.

^^^ We were probably posting at the same time, but yes, Frat is generally between members of the same organization and Frater is generally used in official NPHC settings.

But we can and do use Frater more formally, and did much more so in the past.

Interesting. So frater is sorta like the D4 saying sistergreek?

I think so. Not as common in informal practice. Moreso like on programs at NPHC events in my area.

Out of curiosity (and, if I'm stepping on toes, I apologize in advance), before the prevalence of the internet, was discretion as important as it is now? I often wonder just how big of an impact the web has had on different aspects of Greek life, so I can't help but wonder whether discretion amongst NPHC potentials has become even more paramount than it used to be.

'Future' Q Dog


are you looking for attention?

Is that why you created this thread?

Did it work?

Are you satisfied?

If you ever cross are you going to change your username to something like

"IamNowaQdog"

If you get dropped and for some reason never finish, can I suggest a name for you ?

"4everEternal"

Just a thought.

thats true, but me personally, if you're not a Zeta or a Sigma, or i dont know you personally, i'ma call you Greek.

I still think you're being facetious.

Skeered Skrait?
 

I can only speak for my Sorority:

Yes, discretion is of the utmost importance. Rumors are started that way which usually entails false accusations regarding membership at a specific locale for a specific time.

Interestingly, accusations are formally investigated by my Sorority. The investigation team are members from another area of the country.

But I have "heard" ;) that other NPHC organizations will place names of the offending potentials on their websites if it has been found that there were involved in any illegal activities prior to official membership--that includes legal documentation...

My Sorority is only allowed to post names of its offending members.

All of us in the NPHC consider that a violation against membership can be construed as hazing and therefore under State law anti-hazing statutes, there are variations on the concept.

Moreover, when I say the "investigation team", for my Sorority, it includes prosecutors, lawyers for the Sorority, judges and law enforcement officials and background checks with references are done.

The FBI has assisted us in the apprehension of those who are forging my Sorority documents and accepting members under a false pretense with false names.

We prosecute for defamation and slander under the full extent of the law, because all our literature and symbols are trademarked.

I am not close to joking about that--especially in 2008...

future Q-dog,

If you don't foresee a problem, then why ask? If you have to ask if there will be a problem, then wouldn't you be better off with another name that would really present virtually no problem whatsoever? Just a suggestion. You asked.:)

Which future is brighter ?






Future Q Dog <<<-------- or --------->http://www.bigorangemachine.com/beng...ame-jacket.jpg

^^^LOL!!! OCHO CINCO!!!!

IMO, the internet has caused folx to become indiscreet. So yes, it is even more important now to remind them of discretion.