What would you do if your daughter....

[Little32]

When you come in throwing around language like idolatry, in a thread where neither that language nor those idea have been introduced (suggesting in a way that some here have raised their organization to that level), that's what it seems like.

But, okay, I will take your word for it.

[SummerChild]

Soror, ya'll are better than me...responding to these people. Ya'll know that they come in trying to drop bait to get a reaction. Why even respond? (Shrug) at these folk. I just look at 'em through my computer screen (lol) like "nice try, you almost got me" - then I keep it moving. Sometimes I even laugh like, "yeah, that was slick." "Idolatry." Hah! Yeah, you almost had me. Then you lolololololololololololol all over the place when you get called out. Yeah, bet. Ok, now i'm laughing out loud for real. Please excuse, it's been a looong day, I'm clowning.

I'm so tired. Calgon take me awaaaaaay! lol. At least it's good for laughs.

Good night ya'll...and I have to get on a plane tomorrow morning after I get my hair done at 5a.m.
SC

Originally Posted by Little32

When you come in throwing around language like idolatry, in a thread where neither that language nor those idea have been introduced (suggesting in a way that some here have raised their organization to that level), that's what it seems like.

But, okay, I will take your word for it.

[RozRochelle]

Originally Posted by Little32

When you come in throwing around language like idolatry, in a thread where neither that language nor those idea have been introduced (suggesting in a way that some here have raised their organization to that level), that's what it seems like.

I didn't suggest anything. I only gave MY feelings on the subject. I'm sure many people don't raise their orgs to that level, just like I'm sure that many do. But that's not my call to make. However, I can't help it if someone's heart is pricked while/after reading my post. That wasn't my intent, but if it happens and ultimately someone is helped, I won't be angry.

Is there some rule about who can talk about, or introduce, what?

Originally Posted by Little32

But, okay, I will take your word for it.

Please do.

[RozRochelle]

Originally Posted by SummerChild

Soror, ya'll are better than me...responding to these people. Ya'll know that they come in trying to drop bait to get a reaction. Why even respond? (Shrug) at these folk. I just look at 'em through my computer screen (lol) like "nice try, you almost got me" - then I keep it moving. Sometimes I even laugh like, "yeah, that was slick." "Idolatry." Hah! Yeah, you almost had me. Then you lolololololololololololol all over the place when you get called out. Yeah, bet. Ok, now i'm laughing out loud for real. Please excuse, it's been a looong day, I'm clowning.

I'm so tired. Calgon take me awaaaaaay! lol. At least it's good for laughs.

Good night ya'll...and I have to get on a plane tomorrow morning after I get my hair done at 5a.m.
SC

I just wanted to say that, if you were referring to me, I'm not "dropping bait" for a reaction and I wasn't called out. Neither did I back-pedal. I was just making it clear that my opinion is just that, mine, and has no bearing on anyone else.

My post is honestly how I feel. I understand that many (maybe even most) people here don't share my viewpoint, but since this is a public discussion board, I feel (and hope) I can contribute too - even if it is a minority viewpoint.

Have a safe trip.

[Little32]

Originally Posted by SummerChild

Soror, ya'll are better than me...responding to these people. Ya'll know that they come in trying to drop bait to get a reaction. Why even respond? (Shrug) at these folk. I just look at 'em through my computer screen (lol) like "nice try, you almost got me" - then I keep it moving. Sometimes I even laugh like, "yeah, that was slick." "Idolatry." Hah! Yeah, you almost had me. Then you lolololololololololololol all over the place when you get called out. Yeah, bet. Ok, now i'm laughing out loud for real. Please excuse, it's been a looong day, I'm clowning.

I'm so tired. Calgon take me awaaaaaay! lol. At least it's good for laughs.

Good night ya'll...and I have to get on a plane tomorrow morning after I get my hair done at 5a.m.
SC

Duly noted Soror. Me thinks the lady doth protest too much, but I am going to K.I.M. I am glad you got some laughs after your long day.

[pinkies up]

My babies wear pink and green, come to the service projects, and see my work for AKA all of the time. My four year old asked me when she could be an AKA, and I told her when she got into college, had the g.p.a., and IF she was accepted. Just because mama made it doesn't mean she deserves it too.

[mccoyred]

Originally Posted by RozRochelle

I just wanted to say that, if you were referring to me, I'm not "dropping bait" for a reaction and I wasn't called out. Neither did I back-pedal. I was just making it clear that my opinion is just that, mine, and has no bearing on anyone else.

My post is honestly how I feel. I understand that many (maybe even most) people here don't share my viewpoint, but since this is a public discussion board, I feel (and hope) I can contribute too - even if it is a minority viewpoint.

Have a safe trip.

If you do a general search in the NPHC forums (particularly, Omega, DST and AKA, maybe even Kappa) on 'idolatry' or 'religion', you will see the history of the board in relationship to those topics. Only then will you understand why you received the reaction that you did. You may be new to this board but the topic is rather old.

[laylo]

Originally Posted by RozRochelle

I didn't suggest anything. I only gave MY feelings on the subject. I'm sure many people don't raise their orgs to that level, just like I'm sure that many do. But that's not my call to make. However, I can't help it if someone's heart is pricked while/after reading my post. That wasn't my intent, but if it happens and ultimately someone is helped, I won't be angry.

Is there some rule about who can talk about, or introduce, what?

OP: What would you do if your daughter joined a different org from yours?
Lots of posters: I would be upset.
You: Not me. I don't idolize my org.
Akception: I don't idolize mine either, but I want my niece to share the honor of being in the presence of this circle of women
You: That's idolizing them.

No hostility, I'm just letting you know that most people would see this as you suggesting that others are idolizing their orgs. Expressing YOUR feelings on the subject and suggesting this are not mutually exclusive. Everyone is only expressing her feelings.

[IncontRHOllable]

Originally Posted by laylo

No hostility, I'm just letting you know that most people would see this as you suggesting that others are idolizing their orgs. Expressing YOUR feelings on the subject and suggesting this are not mutually exclusive. Everyone is only expressing her feelings.

What she said.

[AKA_Monet]

Sorors and sistagreeks:

Please remember not to feed the trolls. Increased gas prices have caused me to slow down my infestation and abatement pest control business on GC.

Any willing member who desire to be a part of the new name:

"Trollinex"

Please PM me at your earliest convenience. Thanks

[AKA2D '91]

Originally Posted by skeeliteful

This made my head hurt.

LOL, mine too.

Anyway, like Soror SKEEphistAKAte said...Ummm this little boy right here...will NOT be pledging any other fraternity. And that is the end of that! LOL. I would hope that my son chooses Alpha. I'd be super mad if he didn't and I would still pay. After all, he is my only baby.


I am the first greek in my family (second to attend college). My lil sister followed me into AKA. My cousin who is going the UMCP, this year already said she is. She cracks me up when she talks about going greek. Now my other cousin (her sister) who is going to Bowie this fall has decided that she is gonna be a Zeta. Color me floored. I asked her why all the while trying not to strangle her. I don't want to hurt my Sorors feelings as she did mine, so I won't repeat but what she said was not nice. I'm like where did you get those ideas? She says "look at you and Reds (her sister). If that's AKA, count me out". I tried to explain that there's more to AKA than what she's saying. She said she knows already about the service and all that stuff. It's "reputation" she can't get with. ooohhh, I wanted to strangle her then blast a loud skee wee in her ears. I asked her why Zeta, though (not hating)? Why not DST or another one? Her favorite teacher at school who 'understands' her is a Zeta.

So, there ya go. Their inspiration can come from anywhere. I guess we have to go where we fit in, right. Well, except my Alpha Jr. I WILL STRANGLE HIM IF HE COMES TO ME DOOR WITH SOMETHING ELSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL

[Steeltrap]

^^
Soror, I can't see your son.

Originally Posted by Steeltrap

^^
Soror, I can't see your son.

hmmm, that's weird. I can see it. Lemme try a link.

I checked and that was my fault. I deleted the pic from photobucket by error. Here's a the pic and a link just in case.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Picture225.jpg

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by BrownSugaBabe

LOL, mine too.

Anyway, like Soror SKEEphistAKAte said...Ummm this little boy right here...will NOT be pledging any other fraternity. And that is the end of that! LOL. I would hope that my son chooses Alpha. I'd be super mad if he didn't and I would still pay. After all, he is my only baby.



I am the first greek in my family (second to attend college). My lil sister followed me into AKA. My cousin who is going the UMCP, this year already said she is. She cracks me up when she talks about going greek. Now my other cousin (her sister) who is going to Bowie this fall has decided that she is gonna be a Zeta. Color me floored. I asked her why all the while trying not to strangle her. I don't want to hurt my Sorors feelings as she did mine, so I won't repeat but what she said was not nice. I'm like where did you get those ideas? She says "look at you and Reds (her sister). If that's AKA, count me out". I tried to explain that there's more to AKA than what she's saying. She said she knows already about the service and all that stuff. It's "reputation" she can't get with. ooohhh, I wanted to strangle her then blast a loud skee wee in her ears. I asked her why Zeta, though (not hating)? Why not DST or another one? Her favorite teacher at school who 'understands' her is a Zeta.

So, there ya go. Their inspiration can come from anywhere. I guess we have to go where we fit in, right. Well, except my Alpha Jr. I WILL STRANGLE HIM IF HE COMES TO ME DOOR WITH SOMETHING ELSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL

Your son is adorable. I thought he was a girl at first because of the hair and the round face.

I guess I'll never understand the passion that parents have when they want their child to join a particular organization. Just don't shove it down his throat too much. He'll be sure to either join for the wrong reasons or completely run off and join something else.