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Originally posted by Bajan_Delta
Well today I ran into a soror from the chapter where this girl is. I told her to be on the look out for her. Several of us discussed the fact that she would be likely to perp down there. The other sorors came out with stories that I haven't even heard, reinforcing the fact that something is seriously wrong with this girl.
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First, I want to apologize to the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta for the interruption of this thread. I'm sure you understand that some issues have to be addressed and handled immediately. Let's try to get back on track.
Bajan I think you did the right thing. I don't think contacting a chapter to warn them about someone undermines the chapter's authority or calls into question the inquiry that they will conduct into the backgrounds of prospective members. I'd think that the chapter would be grateful that someone spoke up about a questionable prospective member. And because our members are so avid about checking backgrounds, they would likely already have a clue as to the people seeking membership.
I don't think that I could ever just sit by and let a questionable person come into the fold. Yes, the final decision is up to the chapter, but I would be bothered knowing that someone of bad character is coming into the fold and I didn't at least voice my concern.
It's like, what if you know someone had a background of defrauding and embezzling money from organizations that they've been in. Would you not say anything then? Or what if someone is a stripper or a call girl...would you still not say anything? These are extreme examples, but it is a slippery slope. Where is the line drawn? I know that if someone of this character was trying to come into AKA, I'd have to speak up. I guess it depends on each member's subjective idea of what is character bad enough to bar that person from membership. Either way, I don't think I could sit back and do nothing.