Sometimes it's better to say nothing...

[ladygreek]

The issue should be the article--not Tom's response.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

The issue should be the article--not Tom's response.

As re-Xi said, the article is pretty typical.

People sing their criticisms and praises of Greek Life everyday.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

The issue should be the article--not Tom's response.

Frankly, I think it's fair for both to be at issue.

As DSTChaos says, the article is nothing new. Reasonable, and I think persuasive, arguments can be made to refute its claims.

Unfortunately, the response instead resorted to infantile ad homimen attacks (such as "you are are a piece of crap" who apparently "got dished when trying to join a GLO") that do nothing except reinforce the negative stereotypes represented in the article in the first place.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Unfortunately, the response instead resorted to infantile ad homimen attacks (such as "you are are a piece of crap" who apparently "got dished when trying to join a GLO") that do nothing except reinforce the negative stereotypes represented in the article in the first place.

Those types of responses are only great for message boards.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Frankly, I think it's fair for both to be at issue.

As DSTChaos says, the article is nothing new. Reasonable, and I think persuasive, arguments can be made to refute its claims.

Unfortunately, the response instead resorted to infantile ad homimen attacks (such as "you are are a piece of crap" who apparently "got dished when trying to join a GLO") that do nothing except reinforce the negative stereotypes represented in the article in the first place.

the only time I am aware of such articles is when they are mentioned on GC. thus they are not common place to me. but i get your point.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Frankly, I think it's fair for both to be at issue.

As DSTChaos says, the article is nothing new. Reasonable, and I think persuasive, arguments can be made to refute its claims.

Unfortunately, the response instead resorted to infantile ad homimen attacks (such as "you are are a piece of crap" who apparently "got dished when trying to join a GLO") that do nothing except reinforce the negative stereotypes represented in the article in the first place.

Yes - that was my point. It's perpetuating the sterotype of Greeks as ignorant, callous and vulgar.

[DSTRen13]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Frankly, I think it's fair for both to be at issue.

As DSTChaos says, the article is nothing new. Reasonable, and I think persuasive, arguments can be made to refute its claims.

Okay, so these types of articles are nothing new. Maybe there is a reason for that? Instead of thinking of ways to refute their claims, maybe it would be more valuable to think about why so many articles like this are written in the first place?

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by DSTRen13

Instead of thinking of ways to refute their claims, maybe it would be more valuable to think about why so many articles like this are written in the first place?

I couldn't agree more.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by DSTRen13

Okay, so these types of articles are nothing new. Maybe there is a reason for that? Instead of thinking of ways to refute their claims, maybe it would be more valuable to think about why so many articles like this are written in the first place?

Because perception is reality.

Because there is always bad with the good.

Because people want to knock Greeks off of their high horses.

Because a lot of people can't think of any other widespread organizations to pinpoint when they criticize something that young adults are involved in.

Because it's politically correct.

The list goes on.