NPHC Traditions and Practices that annoy you

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by TotallyWicked

I never said they would be simple solutions...but it's a start...I've experienced the 'college thugs' as some call em, and know of folks who have returned to their hometown after school and yet still found themselves in the same situation as when they left.

If someone is very into the gang lifestyle and they are seeking membership, I don't really think it is wise for the organization to give them a bid unless they have a real sit down and have an understanding before they undertake their Membership Intake, if you're just taking folks without knowing really where they are coming from then we can expect this behavior to continue...I feel this would help shake off the cobwebs they (those interested) have and the misperceptions they have of GLO's as "college gangs"

I think the idea of BGLO's as gangs is only a thought in areas where there is gang activity because people are sensitive to the topic. I've never heard anyone say such a thing where I live.

[DivineDiva47]

Yea...I can say the same here in the "A". Since I am the neo on the board I rarely hear comments like this about our orgs...if I do it is usually from someone who has not clue what we stand for or aware of the impact D9's have in the community they live in. I tell them what my org (DST) has done past and present and they comments are few to none..

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

I think the idea of BGLO's as gangs is only a thought in areas where there is gang activity because people are sensitive to the topic. I've never heard anyone say such a thing where I live.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

LOLZ. Unless you're talking Chicago, the Midwest is not exactly known for gangs.

Originally Posted by TotallyWicked

Yup! South Side of Chicago!

Also, that's a dangerous assumption, there are other cities in the Midwest whose gang problems get downplayed, e.g. St. Louis, Gary, IN, Detroit, Cleveland, etc. Chicago is not the only one with a severe gang problem, and hopefully people don't look at Chicago as the sole representative for gang issues.

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

So, why didn't you just say that you grew up in Chicago? Chicago is about the only city in the midwest with a significant gang problem. Adding mileage to your agrument, in this case, doesn't add to the impact.

You edited as I was posting....

St. Louis, ok, I'll give you that - but I don't think Detroit is considered Midwest, and I don't think you can put Cleveland and Gary up there with Chicago and St. Louis.

Actually Cleveland has a HUGE gang problem and is considered the Midwest.

I did a very thorough paper and presentation on gangs in college. It's not as talked about as gangs in LA, Chicago, Detroit, but it does exist and is pretty vapid.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by DivineDiva47

Yea...I can say the same here in the "A". Since I am the neo on the board I rarely hear comments like this about our orgs...if I do it is usually from someone who has not clue what we stand for or aware of the impact D9's have in the community they live in. I tell them what my org (DST) has done past and present and they comments are few to none..

Although rarely, you do hear them. That means there are more people thinking it with whom you have not come into contact. Also I have heard it more in reference to the fraternities than the sororities.