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Personally I don't think this conversation is going to provide the answers we need simply because most of those who reply are confused about this issue as well. The rest will either read & not post or post & avoid the question entirely.

There's always going to be competition. All 4 of us are pretty much pulling from the same pool of women: college educated & public service oriented leaders. Friendly competition is fine, but some folks can't take a joke, some folks just say stuff to make themselves feel better, and some folks simple type before they think, as has been the case with a number of threads.

I was going to take the time to call out folks, but I decided against it. What good would it do? There are Sorors, AKAs, Zetas and SGRhos that have said some JACKED UP stuff, especially lately, and it's messed up that it's the same group of 5 or 6 total that don't know that "I love my organization" DOES NOT MEAN "I can put down/disrespect/make snide comments about your organization."

All of us, at one point or another, have claimed to be elitist. Being elite does not come from being first or large, or consitiutionally bound, or small. It does not come from having small lines or large lines. Nor is it validated by those aspects of our organizations. The fact of the matter is ALL of us are elite. None of us should slight another organization to prove or explain otherwise. Good natured joking among friends is one thing. But some of the comments that prompted this conversation are quite another...and quite embarassing.

Bottom line, you can have ORGANIZATIONAL PRIDE all day long, as you should. However, don't let your pride cause you to INSULT others who are not in your orgs. There is a difference between the "dissing in chants" that we all do and some of the derogatory remarks that I have seen on Greekchat.