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Date Auctions -- Yay or Nay?
I hope I can get a variety of opinions by posting this here. I did a quick search and didn't see any susbtantial threads about this topic. Plus, I wanted a more cultural perspective.
Date Auctions.....would YOUR chapter have one? Have they?
Are they prostitution? Too sexual to represent our orgs?
Are they innovative events that both raise funds and improve the local economy by advertising restaurants and whatnot?
Are they embarrassing to people who don't get bidded on?
I am struggling with this one, y'all. This came up on an NPHC listserv, and at first I felt as though the events could be tastefully done, if you plan it in a way that minimizes risk and liability. But, recent events have made me feel that the average undergrad might not be responsible enough to do this activity. Also, practically speaking, would the average undergrad be financially able to place a substantial bid on a date?
I hate to make this a grad/undergrad issue, but I think I could imagine a grad chapter of an org being able to raise more money and provide a more mature environment for such an event.
So in a nutshell, I guess I am still in favor of date auctions if they are responsible, tasteful, and well planned.
Thoughts?
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