Hazing creates a sense of unity

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

Well, believe what you will

I believe what I know to be true (versus false and based on biases and self-importance).

I'm from/in the South and also know about other regions. That's why I made the initial post.

[shinerbock]

Of course I'm biased. But it appears that so are you, even to the point that common knowledge eludes you.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

Of course I'm biased. But it appears that so are you, even to the point that common knowledge eludes you.

That didn't make sense but you knew that already.

[shinerbock]

Irregardless of your opinion on the matter, I still believe in the greek hierarchy. Yes, I also realize irregardless isn't a actual word, but it makes me laugh.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

I still believe in the greek hierarchy.

I believe in purple polka dot lions sometimes. Never seen proof of their existence but I believe they exist...irregardlesslyousnessly.

[Tom Earp]

And

again what is the reason for Your Post? Is it above above and beyond the call of Nada?

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

And

again what is the reason for Your Post? Is it above above and beyond the call of Nada?

My reason for my posts are pretty obvious and they are based on the "Southern pride" trend I have noticed in a few threads:

1) There is no Greek hierarchy that places Southern chapters above nonSouthern chapters
2) Southern pledging and hazing practices aren't really different than pledging and hazing practices elsewhere

But as always, Tom, you should ignore me when I'm not posting to you.

[Tom Earp]

Oh Well, that explains it all!

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

I believe what I know to be true (versus false and based on biases and self-importance).

I'm from/in the South and also know about other regions. That's why I made the initial post.

It appears that you are biased as well. I am also a strong believer that the South produces a huge majority of the best chapters in the country. When it boils down to wealth, representation, legacy, power, history, etc. I think of Southern chapters......and I have had the pleasure of seeing the Greek life at many schools around the country. I could sit here and comment on many strong chapters, but I won't. I am an SAE, so i'll go with that. It doesn't get any better than Alabama, Georgia, Vandy, Texas etc. etc. When you go to leadership schools up North with a group of brothers from the South and are practically worshiped there......then you know your place.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by macallan25

It appears that you are biased as well.

Since I'm from and in the South, it seems as though I'd be biased in favor of the "Southern chapter hierarchy."

Instead, I think the belief in such a hierarchy is a crock based on pretention and self-importance. Bias that.

[macallan25]

If thats all you are going to do, then there is no point in debating the issue. You haven't backed up your claims the least bit.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by macallan25

If thats all you are going to do, then there is no point in debating the issue.

This was never a debate.

Originally Posted by macallan25

You haven't backed up your claims the least bit.

Neither have you. Pretention, classism, and snootiness "do not a hierarchy make."

Rich traditions, history, and good deeds are extremely valuable and can add to one's bias in favor of Southern chapters. Notice I referenced "bias in favor" which is not the same thing as the existence of an actual hierarchy.

[macallan25]

It looked like it was turning into one. Oh well.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by macallan25

It looked like it was turning into one.

Nope.......