School Daze question.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

BrownSugar, that was very much on point and very much true! So as much as I hear people complaining about what Shinerbock is saying, it is no different than what I have heard people in NPHC/MCGLO and other groups say about NIC/NPC groups.

Those people, if they are actually serious instead of just trying to clown, are idiots.

Regardless of people's opinions of the differences between the organizations, there is no denying that the NPHC, NIC, IFC, or whatever other umbrella organization does not have a monopoly over "fraternity and sorority."

[shinerbock]

Shortfuse, I'm afraid your attempt at a rational post came out poorly. I think what you're accusing me of is being ignorant because I don't view them as true greek organizations even when I haven't had a great deal of contact with them. Here is where literacy would be to your benefit. If you reread my posts, you'll see that on several occasions I note that my opinions are just that, and that they are based solely on what I have been exposed to. AT MY SCHOOL, NPHC groups are only the same or less likely to do charitable work. We don't really have any multi cultural groups, and if we do they obviously have little influence. On a similar note, the one or two local groups we have do not have any influence, prominant alumni, or history to speak of. Thus, I do not consider them on the same level with the large historic IFC and NPC groups who have all of those aforementioned qualities. I think my interpretation of NPHC groups, or classification, would have to be something more like "black greek life," because it is so distinctive from most IFC and NPC groups I've been around. If they want to term my way of greek life "white greek life" they can, although I imagine we've been at it longer. It is all based on perspective, so my interpretation of what greek life is need not offend anyone, as it is not intended to do so.

[ProPhetic1]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

I think my interpretation of NPHC groups, or classification, would have to be something more like "black greek life," because it is so distinctive from most IFC and NPC groups I've been around. If they want to term my way of greek life "white greek life" they can, although I imagine we've been at it longer. It is all based on perspective, so my interpretation of what greek life is need not offend anyone, as it is not intended to do so.

Most of the NPHC groups have been around for close to 100 yrs now. Im not sure how long your org has been around but there is a lot of tradition with NPHC groups as well.

[shinerbock]

I imagine they do have plenty of history and tradition.

[Xidelt]

Don't imagine....KNOW that they do.

[shinerbock]

No thanks, I'll just continue to imagine. The functioning and history of NPHC groups isnt of overwhelming interest to me anyhow.

[Xidelt]

The "elitism" that you attempt to show in your posts often comes through as provincial "ignorance."

[f8nacn]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

The functioning and history of NPHC groups isnt of overwhelming interest to me anyhow.

It's amazing how racisim and elitism forms itself into subtle arenas. ...To change your opinion and/or increase your knowledge so that you can EXPOSE yourself to something other than you've seen, why don't you actually try doing some research....each organization in the NPHC has a NATIONAL website with their history...try taking a look. I may not be interested in joining a NPC or IFC organization, but that doesn't stop me from learning what they are about and what they do!

Ignorance is just a small word to describe your view/opinion.

[Shortfuse]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

No thanks, I'll just continue to imagine. The functioning and history of NPHC groups isnt of overwhelming interest to me anyhow.

Clearly it was because if it wasn't you would not have posted on them.

IFCs don't interest me in the least and that's why you'll never hear me comment on one.