A Word of Caution to PNMs

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

i enjoy the rush threads-as long as the parent is discreet, posts after the fact and says nothing derogatory about any of the chapters(not feeling a connection is fine, unusual conversation is fine-chapter had a party girl, slutty girl rep.-no), i see no problem.

I agree. If the parents use some common sense regarding what they post (omitting identifying details, refraining from being rude as FSUZeta said, etc) and if they just wait until it is over, no harm no foul.

Personally I would consider PNMs posting live recruitment threads FAR more dangerous than parents doing so.

[carnation]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

Personally I would consider PNMs posting live recruitment threads FAR more dangerous than parents doing so.

Oh, definitely! I can think of at least 5 PNMs whose threads actually insulted groups on their campuses and only 1 even got a bid. It's easy for parents or PNMs to post-date a thread and/or hide details, as FSUZeta said. Her thread about her daughter is a wonderful example! You can even, as I once did, get another GCer to post your child's thread as "the recruitment of a friend's daughter" and reveal who the PNM is later.

GCer PNMs and parents, it's up to you whether to do a thread. No one else should make this decision for you and if someone doesn't like it, they don't have to read it. Choose your words wisely and you should be fine.