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06-23-2006, 07:37 AM
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Yes. As are certain threads.
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06-23-2006, 09:15 AM
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It's a legitimate question that I don't recall having seen before.
As past threads on the word "frat" have shown, this is a matter of personal preference.
I don't like the word used in any manner -- but a lot of people aren't bothered by it at all.
I have always used "fraternity" to describe a group, a house, a man (or woman since most sororities actually consider themselves fraternities), a party or whatever the word is used with.
I'm really not crazy about the word "fratty."
But, that's only my opinion.
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06-23-2006, 09:16 AM
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"Frat" as a noun, verb, or adjective is trashy and vulgar. Don't use it unless you want to sound uneducated and low class.
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06-23-2006, 12:35 PM
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"Frat" doesn't bother me at all.
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06-23-2006, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by valkyrie
"Frat" doesn't bother me at all.
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Thats because you're frat-tastic
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06-23-2006, 01:49 PM
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Thats because you're frat-tastic
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TRUE.
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06-23-2006, 01:58 PM
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In the NPHC world the term frat is perfectly acceptable and is commonly used.
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06-23-2006, 02:00 PM
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In the NPHC world the term frat is perfectly acceptable and is commonly used.
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But isn't that really only used between brothers?? A Kappa wouldn't use "frat" for an Alpha, right?
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06-23-2006, 05:08 PM
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Thats because you're frat-tastic
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Ugggggh. My brother says that. In all seriousness. All the time. It is so painful. 
Anyway, I don't really see what the big deal is with "frat", but I try not to say it because you never know who it is a big deal to.
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06-23-2006, 05:44 PM
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There is a big difference between "frats" and Fraters as has been pointed out.
Frat are for boys, and Fraternity is for Men.
Just think if You are a female/male what do You want to be called? 
If people do not like it, then dont use it!
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06-23-2006, 05:47 PM
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Just think if You are a female/male what do You want to be called? |
How about being called by my name?
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06-23-2006, 05:56 PM
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Female.. but only if you pronounce it Fey-ma-lé
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06-23-2006, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 33girl
"Frat" as a noun, verb, or adjective is trashy and vulgar. Don't use it unless you want to sound uneducated and low class.
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Agreed.
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