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Originally Posted by RollTide08
There are several alums to whom I am very much grateful for all they've done. But you'd be naive to believe that all alums are involved strictly because of the goodness of their hearts. I have friends in every sorority on my campus, and all of them have horror stories during Rush regarding alums trying to bully them into taking the girls they want/don't want. One of my roommates had an alum corner her and threaten to pull her pin if she didn't vote against an IN HOUSE LEGACY coming through. I have personally been told that I didn't deserve to be in my house because I vouched personally for a girl who an alum had written a negative rec for (because she beat said alum's daughter out for cheerleading) There are amazing alum who take to heart the sorority's creed and care for the good of the house. But there are just as many who are intent on living out their glory days by harrassing members during Rush. I have no doubt that some of this type exist on this message board. Please consider this before you make blanket statements.
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While unfortunately true at times, on
this particular thread, I must say that an apology IS warranted. To indicate that someone has no life because she is interested in her chapter or sorority in general past her college years does not bode well for the investment a chapter would make in a person who feels this way.
I would like to think the percentage of times I've
openly criticized someone speaks for itself. I do so when there's a slight chance of redemption.
ETA: Which does
not mean I'm naive enough to expect one - this time.