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Originally Posted by GreekRankings

validation for what? I left because Greek life, contrary to promises, did nothing to further myself as a person -- character and career included.

Here is a question: Can you remain friends with someone who isn't "Greek?" Further, what if they oppose your view on joining.

Sorry to burst bubbles but the majority of people aren't greek and most people hate them -- for good reason.

Could I join a frat if I didn't want to pay? Why?

I joined to understand the Greek community and perhaps contribute in a positive sense but these ignorant responses have me questioning my judgement.

I am a firm believer in you get out of an organization what you PUT INTO it. So your statement of getting nothing out of it is quite telling.

I realize a majority of people aren't members of GLOs but I do not find in my personal experience that the "majority hate them". In fact, many have interesting questions about membership etc.

Could you join an organization like say the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the USA and not pay? Could you join a non-GLO organization...Kiwanis, Rotary, a local country club, etc and "not pay".
Even a local bridge club or sports teams has costs associated with it. Every organization has costs to support its membership and the programs they offer. So your statement about "not paying" is really a smoke screen.