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Originally posted by Wolfman
In regards to not only this issue but others as well, I do think there is a generational gap in the practices in NPHC groups. In my group, older many "bruhs"(ie, those in the fold say 20+ years) do see a different milieu in many ways, reflected in some of the practices that some younger brothers hold to. Traditions are fluid;the problem is that some who don't have the long view think that the way things are done now by our younger set-the only way those who were made recently know-are THE way. In many cases, these practices and "traditions" are novel.
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Most of these traditions and practices are passed down by the older members. Older members simply disagree with each other on some matters. But, the older members who are more vocal and accessible to the younger members are the ones who influence the new lines. It's like playing "telephone," it's passed down and the end result isn't always how it was intended but people need to acknowledge that this stuff didn't appear out of thin air.