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I agree completely that hazing in the true sense of the word must not be perpetuated. However, I must say that a lot of great bonding-type activities and fun traditions have been eliminated in the name of anti-hazing. I think I mentioned a few on another thread, such as the fun Big Sis/Lil Sis scavenger hunt we used to have....nobody ever complained and it was a fun time for everyone.....nope, can't do that, "making" the pledges search all over (and pick up little notes and gifts from their big along the way) is hazing!!! As with so many other things, it has been taken to the extreme and ruined a lot of the special aspects of greek life. Please understand, I am not condoning true hazing, ie: scaring pledges, forcing them to do chores, etc, making them do embarrassing things such as walking around campus in goofy clothes, or otherwise hurting them. I am talking about perfectly inocuous things that have been wiped out (such as making a decorative paddle for your little to hang on her wall) because the implications might offend someone.
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