Petition ABC Family to Cancel "Greek"

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by kathykd2005

O, they carry them, they are just bleeped out copies. And it is Walmart's decision to do so, although yes, the producer can put out a "cleaner" version, just like a radio station can only play the "nicer" version--which is still censorship.

But back to the topic at hand--"Greek" show--good or bad for the Greek community? I think we are all in agreement about one thing. It's not uplifting to the Greek community, nor is it flattering. But again, we're in America, and sex sells, as well as anything else that is not exactly wholesome.

No......Wal Mart cannot decide to edit a copyrighted CD and then sell it how they see fit. This is Illegal. That is up to the music producer and the artist. As far as the radio........artists have "radio edits" of their songs that are specifically mixed for.......the radio. How is this censorship? Nobody is forcing artists to clean up their lyrics. If they don't want to have songs on the air or sell them at Wal Mart......they don't have to.

[kathykd2005]

Originally Posted by macallan25

No......Wal Mart cannot decide to edit a copyrighted CD and then sell it how they see fit. This is Illegal. That is up to the music producer and the artist. As far as the radio........artists have "radio edits" of their songs that are specifically mixed for.......the radio. How is this censorship? Nobody is forcing artists to clean up their lyrics. If they don't want to have songs on the air or sell them at Wal Mart......they don't have to.

Agreeing to disagree. "Greek"--good or bad? Should it be censored? Does anyone care anymore? Let's stop going around in circles, please.

[macallan25]

I don't think you are understanding here.......there is not disagreeing.....nothing you said about Wal Mart or the Radio is true......at all.

"Greek" is irrelavent......it looks like a terrible show on ABC Family that nobody will watch. I do not think it will have any real affect on real Greeks, I'm not that concernced about it, and I really don't think anyone will care that they have a TV show about fake fraternities/sororities. If people think they should make up their minds about Greek Life based on a teenager-targeted TV show....then they should be slapped in the face.

[kathykd2005]

Originally Posted by macallan25

I don't think you are understanding here.......there is not disagreeing.....nothing you said about Wal Mart or the Radio is true......at all.

"Greek" is irrelavent......it looks like a terrible show on ABC Family that nobody will watch. I do not think it will portray Greeks negatively, I'm not that concernced about it, and I really don't think anyone will care that they have a TV show about fake fraternities/sororities. If people think they should make up their minds about Greek Life based on a teenager-targeted TV show....then they should be slapped in the face.

Agreed, but unfortunately, many of those people WILL take what they see on television for fact, which is not a positive for the Greek community.

[macallan25]

Well....to be honest......that's there problem. People that take that kind of show for fact are also the type people that get legal advice from Law and Order and think that Dennis Leary is a real fire fighter.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Well....to be honest......that's there problem. People that take that kind of show for fact are also the type people that get legal advice from Law and Order and think that Dennis Leary is a real fire fighter.

OMG...I've got Typhoid Fever...I know because I saw it on Scrubs, which was then confirmed by ER.

[mu_agd]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Well....to be honest......that's there problem. People that take that kind of show for fact are also the type people that get legal advice from Law and Order and think that Dennis Leary is a real fire fighter.

Wait, Denis isn't a real fire fighter? Damn, I always hope he's going to show up when some stupid person pulls the fire alarm in my building because they think they are still living in the dorms.

[AGDee]

From www.alphagammadelta.org. This is on our public portion of the website so feel free to go check it out if you're interested. If you're not, then ignore this Obviously, if you're not an Alpha Gam, you would want to remove the Alpha Gam logo!

Information Regarding ABC Television's Upcoming "Greek" Program
Attention Alpha Gamma Delta members:

This message is being sent to you regarding an upcoming television show that will be airing on ABC Family on July 9 titled “Greek.” Many concerns have been expressed by both collegiate and alumnae members from all National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities. As a result, NPC has prepared a letter for members to write to the president of ABC Family. The show negatively portrays Greek life. As a member of the Greek community, it is our duty to stand up to the untrue and negative stereotypes this show is portraying. I encourage you all to take an active role in this matter.

The following links are two form letters that should be directed to ABC. Make sure to fill in all personal information that pertains to you before sending. Feel free to personalize the letter as you see appropriate.

Form Letter from Alumnae
Form Letter from Collegians

For more information and to view a trailer of the upcoming television show, visit http://www.virtualrush.com/.

[AlexMack]

So I watched the first episode and laughed extremely hard. It's stupid to the point of the polar opposite of true greek life.

The men had a rho chi for fraternity rush and they visited every house. The women went to the ones they wanted and were competing to get a senator's daughter as a member which naturally meant bribery with no shame.

The sorority was doing a fake recruitment workshop that basically centered around (omg last season prada shoes, obviously borrowed from a friend she has no money cut her) designer clothes. Then the sorority president says 'you've all done well. Now how about we go do some philanthropy work down at the senior center. [pause]just kidding, get your ID or fake ID and meet me at [local college bar].'

This show is so dumb it's almost offensive but then you just have to laugh instead because it's so ridiculous. I actually encourage PNMs to watch this show, believe that this is all greek life is and come through recruitment. God knows we could all use the laugh.

[banditone]

'you've all done well. Now how about we go do some philanthropy work down at the senior center. [pause]just kidding, get your ID or fake ID and meet me at [local college bar].'

^^^ now, that's funny!

[SouthernGirl22]

Originally Posted by porkfriedrice

So I watched the first episode and laughed extremely hard. It's stupid to the point of the polar opposite of true greek life.

The men had a rho chi for fraternity rush and they visited every house. The women went to the ones they wanted and were competing to get a senator's daughter as a member which naturally meant bribery with no shame.

The sorority was doing a fake recruitment workshop that basically centered around (omg last season prada shoes, obviously borrowed from a friend she has no money cut her) designer clothes. Then the sorority president says 'you've all done well. Now how about we go do some philanthropy work down at the senior center. [pause]just kidding, get your ID or fake ID and meet me at [local college bar].'

This show is so dumb it's almost offensive but then you just have to laugh instead because it's so ridiculous. I actually encourage PNMs to watch this show, believe that this is all greek life is and come through recruitment. God knows we could all use the laugh.

The show has already aired on TV? From your synopsis it sounds pretty stupid. Yes, I will be interested to see if any PNMs actually bring this show up during recruitment. lol.

[kdonline]

I heard that there were some petitions to keep Greek off the air being circled around the KD Convention last week.

[tld221]

wouldnt it be more "effective" if there was an NPC-wide letter/petition to say "this is wrong, please take this off air?" i dont know if all 26 orgs have an official stance, but power in numbers is the best bet here. at least i think.