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Originally Posted by Senusret I
Sigma Rhomeo once stole APhiA's pledging and hazing policy word for word on their national website..... I was like come on RHomeo's, I'm like the ONLY person who doesn't clown you and y'all want to steal my frat's policy word for word?
It's not even laziness, it's desperation. At least that's what I think of when it comes to plagiarism.
I don't know why people are more discerning when they join these things.
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I think it's laziness bred from our present culture of instant gratification. They see something they like. And for whatever their reasons they choose not to pursue it (in the appropriate manner) or in some cases are denied access. They still want to feel/take part in the (perceived) success of the group they are emulating, so they take the easy way/short cut and steal the superficial (i.e. surface) items of a group, most likely not realizing that the group is more than just a collection of mascot, tenets, mission, and colors.
I also think part of the problem is the "I'm A Star Syndrome". Instead of doing some sort of internal reflection when they are denied admittance to an org or are not selected for the initial application process, they think they are being "hated on" by the orgs members. Many seem to fail to realize that their grades, personal conduct, service record etc. need to be improved before they can even be considered for membership. Or in the case of former interest groups turned GLO, they fail to realize that a national organization need not bend to the will of a few (who aren't even members of the org).
Sorry ya'll, that will be my rant for the day. The Youth...they just aren't what they used to be.