Why I Left GreekChat

[susan314]

Originally Posted by centaur532

Teh Cult

Is it really "Teh Cult"? I assumed that was a typo in the PM bamadad posted, and it should have been "the" instead of "Teh".

(Then again, I wasn't aware that such a thing existed in the first place...)

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by susan314

Is it really "Teh Cult"? I assumed that was a typo in the PM bamadad posted, and it should have been "the" instead of "Teh".

(Then again, I wasn't aware that such a thing existed in the first place...)

It's really "Teh."

[Janerz222]

DZBamaDad (and anyone else fed up with GC),

Something to think about before you leave GC for good:
Do you want people (especially potential new members and their parents) who come to GC for information about Greek life to see a site full of venomous, petty, unfounded tripe like the PM you received? Or, would you rather they have access to plenty of well-thought and -expressed, enthusiastic, and experience-based posts such as yours?

I've always believed that you can only effect change FROM WITHIN a system you think is flawed (if the system has any value to you at all, and I understand if GC is of no value to you now). The internet has given voice and distribution to vitriolic, short-sighted, threatened individuals. Sadly, for whatever reason, that draws human attention much more than positivity and enthusiasm, or even respectful critical debate. And the attention feeds the psyche/need-for-attention of the vitriolic, so the cycle persists.

In my opinion, we can only combat it with volume and our own experiences. It's an uphill battle, but many of us in the Greek world think it's worthy.

[ΑΓΔSquirrel10]

BamaDad, I think it is fantastic that you are so supportive of your daughter and the home she found with DZ. My parents were not as supportive of me when I went Alpha Gam, and I only wish they had offered me that support in the beginning (things are much better now). Please keep posting! It is great to see encouraging, proud parents on GC

[AOE2AlphaPhi]

I know the thread has gone in another direction, but I'd just like to say Delta Zeta is pretty strong at the U of Washington, while at my school, KKG National closed the chapter a few years ago because it had such trouble attracting members. (Not that I have anything against the organization in general, my mom is a Kappa, as are many of my close friends. I just wanted to reinforce that orgs are different at different schools.)

[BamaDad DZ]

Time to wrap this subject up. Please understand my perspective. I am a non-Greek father whose knowledge of the Greek system largely derives from GC and Greek organization national headquarters websites. I assumed all Greek sororities were fairly equal in stature nationally, though I learned the reputation of a particular sorority can vary tremendously from campus to campus. Kristin appeared versed in her analysis of Delta Zeta and, most importantly, claimed to represent the consensus opinion of the Greek world. It appeared I was speaking naively, and perhaps foolishly, in a sophisticated forum of knowledgeable Greeks. Discretion led me to become a silent observer because GreekChat remains a great forum for discussion and insight for fathers like myself who actively support their daughter's interests, be it sports, politics, or sorority life. I pay DZ membership dues, attend DZ-sponsored events, pay visits to the DZ house, and support the local Bama DZ chapter. I support her DZ involvement no less than I support her interests in NCAA rowing, UA student government, and the College Republicans. I did not post this topic seeking sympathy. Save it for stranded whales. Your responses via public posts and private messages prove that Kristin's opinion does not represent the consensus opinion of the Greek world. Ye Olde Dad is thankful to learn he was not playing the fool. In exchange for your thoughts on the subject, I will refrain from advising the forum that my daughter is a DZ at the University of Alabama for the 10,000th time. Lets put this discussion in the archives. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable Memorial Day for all of you and your families.....

David (BamaDadDZ)

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Too funny. I imagined you at a podium with this intro.

Haha, then that's the only podium I'll stand from. Not too good with the public speaking.

Originally Posted by susan314

Is it really "Teh Cult"? I assumed that was a typo in the PM bamadad posted, and it should have been "the" instead of "Teh".

(Then again, I wasn't aware that such a thing existed in the first place...)

Yeah, it's Teh Cult. Made in mockery of a long banned member who believed that anyone who agreed with majority opinion about her was obviously not thinking for themselves and just buying into the safety of the GC cult we had going on.

Originally Posted by Drolefille

She sounds like one of those people who think being in the "top three" at an SEC school is the only way to be Greek. And quite Classy of her to write you a long post about it.

That Kaikey is a classy broad, I tell ya!

[James]

I suppose that naming a demon even by implication can conjure him/her . . .

Originally Posted by centaur532

Haha, then that's the only podium I'll stand from. Not too good with the public speaking.



Yeah, it's Teh Cult. Made in mockery of a long banned member who believed that anyone who agreed with majority opinion about her was obviously not thinking for themselves and just buying into the safety of the GC cult we had going on.



That Kaikey is a classy broad, I tell ya!

[AOII*Azra-elle]

I am utterly appalled by this pm and by some of the behavior of certain GC users! Yes, the event at Depauw is deplorable, but this isn't the only event that has ever happened in greek history! There have been incidents in California and Colorado as well with other organizations!

I went to a school that has a very strong DZ chapter! The women there are great and they show what sisterhood is. Bamadad, don't let the views of one ignorant person make you think that that is what every GC user thinks or feels. It is great that you support your daughter and are proud of her (I know my parents were the same way). I agree with a previous poster that said to put this message in the shredder. This message sent to you was irresponsible and you should pay no attention to it whatsoever. When I heard about the Depauw incident, I was shocked, but that has not colored my view of the DZ organization! I am truly sorry you received this and I hope you haven't changed your view of the DZ organization!

[33girl]

Originally Posted by AOII*Azra-elle

Yes, the event at Depauw is deplorable, but this isn't the only event that has ever happened in greek history!

No, it certainly isn't. It isn't even the only event that happened this semester!