I HATE MY LINE SISTERS

[MIDWESTDIVA]

I hope that I'm not asking something that is out of line. But how can sickofthesefolks be so confident that she will become a member? Don't the members of the sorority still have to vote on her?

Sickofthesefolks,

What did you mean by "who the hell said I have never posted here before...discretion is the key"? I hope that you haven't posted here before under some other screen name. Because if you have, it wouldn't be too hard to figure out which interest posts in all caps, doesn't use punctuation except for ellipsis, and makes a lot of typos and grammatical errors. You know there are several detectives up in here.

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[ZetaAce]

Midwest, I thought the same thing when I read that, lol....any guesses?

ZetaAce

Originally posted by MIDWESTDIVA:
I hope that I'm not asking something that is out of line. But how can sickofthesefolks be so confident that she will become a member? Don't the members of the sorority still have to vote on her?

Sickofthesefolks,

What did you mean by "who the hell said I have never posted here before...discretion is the key"? I hope that you haven't posted here before under some other screen name. Because if you have, it wouldn't be too hard to figure out which interest posts in all caps, doesn't use punctuation except for ellipsis, and makes a lot of typos and grammatical errors. You know there are several detectives up in here.

[12dn94dst]

Originally posted by MIDWESTDIVA:
Sickofthesefolks,

What did you mean by "who the hell said I have never posted here before...discretion is the key"? I hope that you haven't posted here before under some other screen name. Because if you have, it wouldn't be too hard to figure out which interest posts in all caps, doesn't use punctuation except for ellipsis, and makes a lot of typos and grammatical errors. You know there are several detectives up in here.

I was discussing this thread with my bestest Soror-Friend, CrimsonTide4, who ALSO brought up the same points you did, Midwest. You know, the posts DO remind me of someone who posted QUITE FREQUENTLY & who was VERY opinionated about greek life & her aspirations. And although she never specifically mentioned which organization she wanted to pledge, members of that organization who frequent GC & moderate that organization's board knew of her aspirations. Her attitude bordered on over-confidence (I can't say the word I want to use cuz the profanity filter will get me ) and I distinctly remember warning her about that in our many conversations. And now that I'm putting 2 and 2 together based on my conversations with her & these posts, I am 99.8% POSITIVE I know who this person is. It's a small world and it ain't pretty, girl.

It just goes to show how some folks don't take heed to the advice given them.

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[mccoyred]

Unfortunately, this boils down to the selection process.

If this young lady is so indiscreet, it makes you wonder how she got this far

If her ls are so trifling and lazy, how did they get this far

Sad

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[SoSweet8]

Let me tell you this sickofthesfolks, if your line doesn't start exhibiting sisterhood and cohesiveness then you all are in for a long process. So if you ever wanna cross you all need to get it together.

[SoSweet8]

I agree with McCoyred, How on earth did you make it 3 weeks into your process and still not know the information about the sorority you are trying to join. I tell you this I hope you're not trying ton join my organization because allowing pledges like you in is not saying much for the selection process or the organization.

[soror6]

Glad you weren't on my line.....I don't know what you are "pledging", and I don't want to know, but if you have that much disrespect for your future organization that you would already reject the common principles of respect and discretion, then there is a definite problem! I could go on about the foul nature of this post,but............. <<soror6 searching for her 10-foot pole>>... mmmm still not long enough for me to touch this one any further!
Close your mouth and open your heart and mind, da&%it! That is all!


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[Asia2000]

I just think it's sad. I feel like my Pledge Sisters are the most important part of my process right now. (Keep in mind, I am not attempting to join a BGLO, so my level of discretion is slightly different) I just couldn't imagine sharing all these special moments with women I hate. I don't LOVE everyone on my line. There is tension. But we work through it and we would NEVER EVER expose any negativity to ANYONE outside of our group. Ya know, it's like family. If I am fighting with my brother, I am not going to do it infront of company - make sense? That's just my take. I know I'll have a bond with my line sisters for the rest of my life that will be distinct from the amazing bond I'll eventually share (I hope & pray) with the actives that are educating us right now. It won't be any more or less, just different in its own right. If we are blessed enough to cross, I look forward to sharing many "birthdays" with these women. I am so sorry you are missing out on this experience. I'd wait for another line. Good luck.

[crimsonsoror1913]

Putting in my 13 cents. I was taught loose lips sink ships, if you know what I mean. The pressure and the strain of being on line is one thing, but disrespect for one's organization, members and potential members is quite another in my book. How the hell this young initiate finds the time to post on boards, I'll never know... Ms. Hating needs to study that part about love for oneself and organization, before she goes any further.

Crimsonsoror1913

"Only the Strong pledge DST"

[ZChi4Life]

Hmmm, I just keep reading and re-reading sickofthesefolks' posts and I just don't get it. How is it possible to HATE ALL of your LS's? I really feel like this isn't for real. I mean, dang, you've got to like AT LEAST one!!
But if this is for real...
I want to know have you at least made some kind of effort to get to know these women? I feel like if you are putting SO much effort and strength into learning your stuff, etc, then you should be putting that same effort into getting to know your LS's. I personally think this is just a classic case of "I don't like them inside the process, but rather outside of it". Have you ever spoken to them on just a getting to know you level? Do you still dislike them? Well, to me, it sounds like you haven't taken the time to get to know them outside of having to work w/ them through this process. I've had some experience w/ this situation where an associate (pledge) absolutely hates person A cuz person A isn't doing their share of whatever. However, outside of that...when they are bonding....they find that person A is cool as hell. I don't know, that's just what it seems like to me. It's kinda weird, but whatever...

I think I can speak on behalf of all Greeks (hopefully I can do that cuz you know we all family up in here ) when I say that the membership process is not meant for you to solely learn about the sorority/fraternity. It's also meant for you to learn about yourself and the people that are going through the process with you. If you are not doing that and strictly concentrating on the info, then you are gonna have problems...and you can see that already!
Basically, you are only gonna get out what you put in. I'm not sure what you've been doing about trying to get to know these women, but if your answer is "nothing", then you've got a LOT more learning to do. And like everyone said, you might think you'll cross regardless, but you're gonna be looking pretty silly if they decide to drop ya'll. And trust us, they KNOW what's going on. I was the Asst. Dean of our last pledge class and whenever they had issues, I knew...and most of the time, I knew before they even said a word to us about it (that's WHEN they decided to even say a word about it )

But that's JMO. I hope you situation gets better.

[PrettyPetite]

(I'm just putting in my two cents...from a non-greek p.o.v)

All this time that you have on your hands to bash your line sisters, can be used wisely. Instead of saying how they are lazy, trifling, don't know info, etc., why not bring them up to par. Make sure they know the information that you know.

Also, you see the way you are talking about them...what makes you think that they like YOU?

Later,
PP

[AXO Alum]

Originally posted by 12dn94dst:
And now that I'm putting 2 and 2 together based on my conversations with her & these posts, I am 99.8% POSITIVE I know who this person is. It's a small world and it ain't pretty, girl.

12dn94dst, MidwestDiva, & ZetaAce - I was not going to say it because I always look like the cynic on here -- but GREAT to know that my suspicions weren't totally out in the left field! :cracking up as we speak:

sickofthesefolks -
You summed it up 100% right here with your own words: "as far as saying soror, everyone is not as sensitive about such trivial things as that"

Trivial??? Okay then!

[DST Love]

Originally posted by crimsonsoror1913:
How the hell this young initiate finds the time to post on boards, I'll never know... Ms. Hating needs to study that part about love for oneself and organization, before she goes any further.

Crimsonsoror1913

"Only the Strong pledge DST"

Soror I was thinking the same thing. I wish I had had time to be chilling on the Internet when I was coming through. Only time I had for that was when I was sending an e-mail to my number who lives out of town.
Sounds to me like she isn't "pressed" enough. As my Big Sisters would say !!

[Rain Man]

Originally posted by 12dn94dst:
You know, the posts DO remind me of someone who posted QUITE FREQUENTLY & who was VERY opinionated about greek life & her aspirations. And although she never specifically mentioned which organization she wanted to pledge, members of that organization who frequent GC & moderate that organization's board knew of her aspirations. Her attitude bordered on over-confidence (I can't say the word I want to use cuz the profanity filter will get me ) and I distinctly remember warning her about that in our many conversations. And now that I'm putting 2 and 2 together based on my conversations with her & these posts, I am 99.8% POSITIVE I know who this person is. It's a small world and it ain't pretty, girl.


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Rain Man in a pseudo-British accent:

Do I detect a major clue, Sherlock? Or a name dropping, perhaps?

[MaMaBuddha]

sickofthesefolks,

no one is trying to discourage you from your process, but understand how you walked in this forum. saying things like: hoes, b*itches. whatever happened to humility?

what would you say about YOUR chapter members if you had a disagreement?

the information that you so call know...having you tried to share it with your LS's? have you talked with your dean?

there is no "I" when you have LS's to work with...it is always "WE". that is the first lesson to be learned.

and as for even saying soror while in your process is unheard of because you are not a soror of anything.

one thing i can say about my LS's, we may have not got along some of the time....but i would not trade them and any situations for anything in the world. i would do it again the EXACT same way.



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