I never said that Alpha Phi Omega was like a BGLO - maybe honestly if some of you read the response instead of taking bits and pieces of it you would see, but just as I said before - none of you will take it as it was meant to be seen or said so Im done with it - say what you want about me, but I know what my words were intended to say and the people to whom it was directed to understood and got it. And thats all the matters to me at this point in time.
For those who care:
Below is what I said
[I]You are a pledge b/c you are pledging your dedication to this fraternity - you become a "new member" when you are initiated. [B]For those who are familiar with BGLO [B] its called "Crossing the burning sands" or "crossing" for short. [B]B/c[B] you are no longer just a regular student, you have crossed over into a new idenity and a new life now. [I]
This statement was NOT made to disrespect Alpha Phi Omega
This statement was NOT made to disrespect ANY organization that is BGL.
This statement is what it meant TO ME to be a "pledge" vs. a "new member."
I used the BGLO reference as an example to show that you grow from a "pledge" and 'cross' into "new membership." I felt without this reference that some would not understand what I mean by "crossing."
This is not about the actual ACTIONS of crossing - it is about the spirit of it and what it means to the individual. (As well as the pledge class/line as a whole)
Many Brothers have spoken that at their Chapters they have some Black Greek influence and this maybe why they were offended, at this school - we dont have that.
BTW - I dont think that b/c of my parents I know what being Greek is like (BG, NPC - doesnt matter). I speak from the experiences of things I have done in my life.
ALSO interested parties ARE allowed to post on Black Greek sites. These people are called "sisterfriends" or "brotherfriends" and I have NEVER seen them treat ANYONE the way I have been treated on this forum and guess what? I speak the same way there that I do here and I am respected for my opinion. I ONLY give my opinion in areas that I have experience and the proof to back it up. Speaking on toast songs and secret handshakes, etc. - I dont even click on the topic, out of RESPECT. BUT REGARDLESS of who you are, if you disrespect me I will treat you the same way you treat me. And thats not a PLEDGE to BROTHER basis - That Human to human - woman to man - woman to woman.
THANK YOU: To the 3 Brothers who offered support and kind words. I appreciate you greatly.
