I was going to stay away from this topic but I find myself being beckoned to answer the clarion call.
1. Black Greeks need to just be honest: while we say MIP, we don't really beleive in that...and those who come in through that process have less respect...and are not treated very brotherly/sisterly! (Its a SAD fact)...I would go as far to say that most brothers who people who pledge Grad Chapters are straight hated on (b/c its assumed that they didn't really pledge)!
2. While MIP isn't perfect, it doesn't kill anybody...and there are plenty of horror stories about people dying or being scarred for life in ALL organizations. YOU should not go to the hospital while your on line...thats BULL@#$%!!! That isn't pledging, thats an ASS whuppin'...and college graduates and students look like some thug gang when they do and submit to such.
3. I am embrace folks who come into the frat by any means necessary...some of the nicest and most fraternal brothers are those WHO DIDN'T Pledge...And, contrary to popular opinion, they too will wake up and do whatever for you...!!! I've seen it happen.
If you've seen the Light of ALPHA...you are an ALPHA...I just wish everybody saw it that way. On the otherhand, there is something to be said about a brother who PLEDGED...b/c they take their commitment to the frat seriously...but neither process guarantees a committed brother!
4. I don't think Blonde1 is out of line, The reason that we don't attract the same type of people we used to attract in our orgs. is because people feel as though we are frivolous. These questions need to be addressed...we are all to quick to call someone paper, but not ready to answer the questions about it. Many of my friends who aren't greek...but who are tight (and should be) question how I could get my ass beat to be call brother. So, just answer the questions and be honest...but just know that somewhere some Neo is reading or listening to you old heads and trying to figure out what is correct!
Some will say that my vote in favor of MIP means that I'm probably paper....Let Me STOP you!!! Started Pledging Undergrad, crossed grad....done and seen both processes in action...(some will say that's too much info...but I'm proud of the way I came through)...I came through!!!!
I hope more come through...who TASTE and FEEL there respective orgs.
Much love,
O6,
Ice Cold Kreator
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