Ok, I guess it's my turn. I have to agree with someone (I don't remember who said this) but I can't see a nat'l org agreeing to this, and I don't mean to offend locals when I say that. But a national org has much more to protect because they have multiple chapters all over the country (ZTA has 229 I believe, that's a lot!) I think the only way an org coul get away with something like this would be to decide for themselves, becuase like I said before, no way would nationals let a chapter do this.
I'm surprised that the Sigmas agreed to do this because ZTA's secrets are very sacred and I know that we would be really scared if they got out, like if they filmed pledging and other such rituals. Those things remain in the chapter and it's something that only members of ZTA can share which is just one thing of many that builds a strong sisterhood.
However, I can see that allowing such a well-known network such as MTV to film your sorority as a local might be helpful as far as gaining recognition goes. BUT, who knows whether it will be good or bad.
Finally, I too would love to see a disclaimer on the show stating how different locals are from nationals, how each sorority is different, and how each chapter within that sorority is different. I'm not sure it will do any good to those graduating seniors coming to campus this year as PNM's, but it'd make me feel a lil better about the whole thing. I'll try to tune in if I can and make my judgment about the show then.
Zeta love and mine,
Melissa
P.S. Wow, this thread has gotten long in just a few short days!
P.P.S. Sorry this was so long and thanks to anyone who takes the time to read it
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