I'm sorry to all those who I have offended. I didn't actually mean to start a flame war, and I am sorry.
And I didn't mean to direct all my opinions toward AOII, but to all sororities who have this policy.
I understand why a men's badge or honorary badge would be pinned below a NPC sorority pin. But NOT a professional such as SAI, because we ARE Greek, very much so. Yes, our focus is somewhat different...but we have Rush, rituals, big and little sisters, philanthropies, conventions, etc etc. Our fraternity is near and dear to us, and if I were to join another sorority I would be crushed if I could not wear my SAI badge next to the other.
And maybe the groups won't change this anytime soon. Or ever. But...really listen to my concerns about this. Yes, each group has traditions, but sometimes those traditions change. For instance I'm willing to say almost all GLOs rituals have changed somewhat over the years before finally becoming what it is today...ours did. So why would it be such a bad thing to change a badge policy? Do you see what I am saying? Especially when the other GLOs badge policy conflicts.
The reason this whole topic came up is not because I was going to pledge AOII or another sorority, but because a friend of mine wants to pledge AOII in the fall and then hopefully SAI in the spring, so I just wanted to find out what she could do with her badges if she joins both GLOs.
I am truly sorry I came off the way I did. SOmetimes online, it is hard to portray what you are really meaning to say.
I didn't mean to attack AOII in any way. I do NOT agree with their badge policy, but it is important to know that if SAI was to have that policy I would object to that as well. I believe if a woman joins 2 sororities, she should be able to display BOTH badges, side by side, at all times, instead of having to wear one above the other or to have to choose which one to wear. However, I didn't mean that to come off as an attack.
Besides, how could I attack a sorority with the same lovely symbol(red rose) and colors as my own?
