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Originally posted by TheEpitome1920
I've always been told that if you have to ask its probably hazing,lol. FIPG has a detailed listing of activities that are considered hazing.
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True.
Personally, I do not see this situation as falling under hazing rules. However, I've been "out of the loop" and things that was not considered hazing "back in the day" is now seen as such.
This is what the Risk Management Policy of FIPG, Inc. says about hazing.
HAZING
No chapter, colony, student or alumnus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities. Hazing activities are defined as: Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside of the confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with academic achievement, fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution, or applicable state law.