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Originally Posted by 33girl
If they're uncomfortable with pledges wearing those letters and having no idea what they mean, that's THEIR decision.
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Yes, I totally agree. I should've been clearer. If it is the decision of the sorority/fraternity as a WHOLE (and not just as a chapter, or just a few members of a chapter), then I completely agree. I'm in no position to tell anyone who should or shouldn't be allowed to wear letters. My comment was mostly in response to those who post that they (as an individual, not a sorority/fraternity as a whole) do not believe that new members have a right to wear them.
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Originally Posted by 33girl
Pledging is ... about showing your commitment to the group and also determining whether or not Greek life is really right for you. A process that's nothing more than "cutting red tape" doesn't teach you either of those things.
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The red tape I was referring to was that involved in learning the founders names, completing the proper forms at the proper time, going through the proper ceremonies and the proper times, etc. I understand that during that time you also discover what commitment level you have to the group as well as whether or not Greek life is right for you. But, in my opinion, that's not what the pledge period is designed to do. That's just a happy side effect. An important one, certainly, but still just a side effect. Maybe my pledge period was not conducted properly. I still enjoyed it and learned a lot about myself and my sorority. But, I think officially, the purpose was to educate me about (and introduce me to) the red tape that is often involved in sorority life.