Well I haven't been able to post all weekend, I was just reviewing the posts since my last one. What a great conversation it has been so far. I feel that this is one way to "bridge the gap" between our two organizations. We do need to learn about one another.
I do agree that it's the individual's choice in this...clearly there are members of BOTH orgs that recognize each other as brother/sister. There are some of my sisters who would never look at a female APO as a bruh, PERIOD. I have the same attitude as dardenr. I will at least speak to you if not hug or shake your hand (depending on your comfort level). And also, even though we're discussing it this issue is not a burning topic at Conventions
. Somebody made a comment about this not being an issue in their area. This is because as of late, GSS/APO as bruh and soror is very common down South and not so much everywhere else. This is especially where GSS has been expanding in the last two years or so.
As far as TSU...they have been very quiet. I'm usually a soror "in the know" and I haven't heard a peep from these ladies. I think in Epsilon Psi's case (the R.C. of GSS), I personally feel it would be better if they operated as a separate sorority AWAY from Psi Phi...until some time passes and everybody is comfortable. Based on the comments from some of the Psi Phi ladies, it's important for them to feel comfortable with the sisters too. I would think it would produce a lot less drama.
In short it's all about where you feel comfortable and what you feel comfortable doing. We're both separate orgs with similar interest in mind...so I think we shoud at least try to work together.