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Originally posted by Ch2tf
As I continue to go through this thread, it seems as if people are criticizing AR but following in her foot steps at the same time. People are up in arms because they feel she hasn't presented a true/holistic representation of geek life, she doesn't have credible sources, etc., but the same goes for those that are criticizing the book without reading. Should you approach the book with apprehension and an eyebrow raised most likely, but again you can't really comment on the content unless you are familiar with it, the same way that most have stated she can't/shouldn't comment on greek life because she isn't greek or in the know.
And in general for all of those that say she is just another person bashing greeks, review some posts on GC there are plenty of threads that come to mind (recent T-Shirt slogans thread) that only serve to substantiate her allegations. And when someone highlights the potential PR damage that such slogans, info, acts, etc. can cause a common response is "it is all in fun"....
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Okay, I've read the book and i see the point you're making about not criticizing until you've read it. But I wouldn't say that a thread about t-shirt substantiates anything. The t-shirt thread is an obviously humorous thread playing off stereotypes of greeks. No one in that thread is claiming to "reveal" anything about greek life on GC, they are just joking around and talking during the day at work/school. Pledged, however, is making money for the author and the publisher and was obviously written with that intention. I really don't think a book about a group of sorority women living their lives for philanthropy would have quite the marketing appeal.
I don't have a problem with someone criticizing or questioning my organization or my beliefs but I think she should have at least presented a total picture of greek life.