I find myself having to explain to my independent friends... they say, "You mean that there's an entire message board that's just about Greek life?" Yeah, more or less. I've used the email line many a time. But my favourite rationalization is that the "Random" thread is the only thing that keeps me sane at work... and it's a great place to cyber-flirt with cute guys. At least, they type adorably. Right Optimist?