Greek representation good or bad?

[lusherhotboy]

Just a question for greeks in general from an outsiders point of view. Just wanted an honest opinion on things I see greeks do. A lot of people question the purpose of greeks because of the bad press you guys get. Not just from the pledge stories, but I don't see a lot of the values exhibited that these organizations were founded for. I sparsely see community service work and see a whole lot of showboating and beef between the frats and sororities when I thought everybody is for the same common cause. I know that there are bad apples in every basket and I know that every individual is responsible for there own actions. However, I thought that greek organizations chose individuals to represent the organization and brothers/sisters share the same valuse and are suppsoedly on one accord. However, I see fights over stuff like walking on each other plots, step shows, and even greeks taking nalia from each other. I myself have gave greek life a long hard look and am very interested but am sometimes discouraged when I see my friends who are in frats go through bull for just walking around with their letters on. As far as direction of greek life, where do you guys see it going. Originally, the black greeks were created as a positive outlet for black college students as they weren't accepted in the early 1900's. They were very proactive in the civil rights movements, but what now. I appreciate any feedback.

[lusherhotboy]

I apologize to all greeks if I have offended anyone but I was just seeking an honest opinion. I never expected any backlash. Really didn't think that the subject was that sensitive to where I would individuals would not want to speak on the matter. If there was anything wrong with what I said forgive me. I wonder if would be different if I were greek?

[Senusret I]

lusherboy, I already told you how I feel, but I think this is a topic that deserves to be discussed, no matter how much it might have been discussed in the past.


I think how outsiders percieve GLOs is important. They are, however, private organizations with secret rituals. Therefore, there's no way that an outside can truly know what sort of vows we take before we become members. That's why SELF-EXAMINATION is so important in Greek life. Trust me when I say that the issues outsiders see, we see them too.

The problem is people in private organizations don't like being examined by people outside of those organizations. It's family.....you wouldn't want a Smith or Jones standing outside of Chez Lusherboy telling you how to run your house. Or even criticizing your mistakes. It just doesn't work that way.

You clearly want to be a member of some organization. And it is definitely okay to ask YOURSELF these questions before you make the committment. But it's also very important to befriend other Greeks in real life....you can then guage from them what questions are appropriate to ask. The closer you are to someone, clearly the more leeway you will get when asking these important questions.

Anyway, I'll end it here since I'm just repeating what I typed before. Hopefully others can join in and dialogue.