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Old 04-04-2006, 02:40 PM
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Originally posted by Marie
Why is this? I've often heard this said before, but I've never heard anyone give a solid reason for it other than that this is just what they have been taught. If there is a defined reason why this abbreviation is found offensive, then please clarify.

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Because "frat" has come to embody the lowest common denominator of fraternity life and is used by people who don't know what they're talking about. It's also used as a pejorative term by people who DO know better.
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