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Originally posted by JSUAKA17
I hope not too different, I think that mutual respect and decorum are timeless. Your replies thus far have all been geared at excusing dissing others in your probate show. It is my position that there is no excuse for that behavior. It makes me question whether or not your hate for another organization overshadows your love for your own. What do you have to prove to anyone? Why is it necessary to respond negatively to other organizations in your probate show of all things. There is a time and a place for everything, it is just my opinion that probate shows and greek shows for that matter are not the place to launch personal attacks; good natured ribbing and teasing, ok; but not anything personal or vindictive. When you are performing, or doing anything in the name of your fraternity/sorority, your actions represent that fraternity/sorority.
I was taught (way back in the 80's) that when I have my letters on that I am to conduct myself in a certain way. I was not to drink (at least not publicly), act loud and crude, or disrespect others while in my letters. My actions represent Alpha Kappa Alpha. To the public, I am the face of Alpha Kappa Alpha, I want to represent her well.
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Its a sad thing but i dont believe that same level is still taught today. Its true enough that greeks are taught to respect other organizations however, i do believe the extent to which that is carried out is on a yard by yard basis.
I have heard that the AKA's didnt drink in their letters but taking into account i'm a year into greek life and my scope of wisdom at this time is limited to the research i've done and the interaction with the representatives of those orgs in my community, i've seen AKA's drink in letters, i've seen female probate shows diss not only the other D9 sororities but diss the Frats as well. I've been to probably 20 stepshows to date and have yet to see one that didnt diss another organization.
I think something like this, where we are comparing the 80's or early 90's to now is like comparing the Cosby show to Boondocks... yes there was a time when things were done the right way... but now things have turned a new page and it has a new ring of controversy to it. Would it be nice to go back to the days you veteran greeks speak of... sure... but please dont discredit what i'm saying because it is not what you did in your time. Step back and look at today's climate in greek life.
Its gone from only being able to pledge one organization to people dropping from one line to get on another orgs line simply because they were promised an easier path to greekdom... its ridiculous...
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