I would have to disagree with your reasoning behond "real" pledges being more active than paper. I would have to say it may be more likely because the "paper" ones are downed and condemed so much for the way that they entered the "sisterhood or brotherhood". I mean to have your sorors or frats do everything but call you or treat you like a child of God is a hurtful thing. We need to embrace everyone regardless of how they "got in".
You asked why would someone who is "paper" remain active? Well maybe it is because they really love the organization. How about for the same reasons that you are active, if infact you are. Just something to think about.
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Originally posted by icytre:
TrueGreekLove,
I just want to say that your concerns are very valid, but seem to be speaking in a genralizing manner.
If I weren't in a BGLO, I would think that all BGLO, mainly fraternites, only beat their pledges down, when that really isn't the case. A majority of the chapters have successful MIP. We should be careful in how we make statements.
I will say that there needs to be some changes in Membership Intake Process. Because the extreme hazing incidents seem to be on the rise.
SaphireSensation,
I like reading your responses. You stated that the main sorors/frat condeming people for being "paper" are the ones who are basically T-shirt wearers. It seems that people always use that statement as a defense as it relates to being termed "paper." I will have to disagree with you. It is my belief, which is based on my perceptions and experiences, that alot of the people condeming are the ones doing all of the work. I myself have been guilty of it in the past.
Yes, there will always be t-shirt members that "pledge" and are not considered "paper". There are also hard working members who are considered "paper".
My belief is that people who pledge are more likely to be active than people who are considered "paper." Why because people who pledge have put alot of effort and time into their organization. Why would someone who is "paper" remain active? All they have done basically is pay their money and wear letters. Is that really fair?
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