same hand sign

[LatinaAlumna]

It's not a big deal to me. There are so many other things to focus on, in my opinion. I've been in situations where I am going to be in a photo with members of other orgs. that share my handsign, and we actually get quite a kick out of it. It's all in good fun.

Whenever I do see members of orgs. get defensive about handsigns, colors, who's-first, etc., they are usually ALWAYS undergraduates (unfortunately).

[OmegaPDPrez]

there was an older thread on here that had a lot of pictures of similar hand signs of different groups. it was intresting to read, a little hard to follow since alot of the pictures no longer show up.
I've noticed some NPC groups who dont necessarily have hand signs but rather distinct 'arm and hand gestures' to signify something meaningful to their group-- thats pretty neat!

[AnchorAlumna]

Did you know a lot of groups used to have distinctive whistles? LOL!!

[Serenity]

Originally Posted by LatinaAlumna

It's not a big deal to me.

Whenever I do see members of orgs. get defensive about handsigns, colors, who's-first, etc., they are usually ALWAYS undergraduates (unfortunately).

That is true for me as well. I used to be the same way in UG...

I don't sweat this stuff. IMO, a hand sign is not as significant as its meaning.

[CULater]

Originally Posted by Serenity

That is true for me as well. I used to be the same way in UG...

I don't sweat this stuff. IMO, a hand sign is not as significant as its meaning.

idk, you can also argue it the other way...because it has a special meaning, that others doing it would be quite annoying. but, personally, I don't care much.

Ranking the following public things my org is recognized for, I would say (from most sacred i will punch you if you copy it and aren't a sister to eh whatever...)

My Org's letters
Shield
Principles
lady on the moon
our call
our handsigns
our symbols
our colors

[MsDGP007]

Originally Posted by CULater

Ranking the following public things my org is recognized for, I would say (from most sacred i will punch you if you copy it and aren't a sister to eh whatever...)

My Org's letters
Shield
Principles
lady on the moon
our call
our handsigns
our symbols
our colors

I would agree that letters are pretty sacred; although I realize there IS overlap out there; especially in regards to locals. I have not come across another org that has our letters and honestly; I'm glad because it would just seem so strange...

I would say the shield/crest/coat-of-arms is also quite sacred -- but I have never seen an organization just outright copy another group's crest. I am sure it has happened -- but that really takes a lot of nerve...

Symbols and colors seem to be a grab-bag. Tons of overlap in those areas. So much, that I think it's pretty inexcusable to get touchy about it. Unless a group has taken the same symbol/mascot or mascot/colors or colors/handsign, etc.

It's interesting that you mentioned principles. Although all of us have different mission statements, I think the general theme is the same; to establish a bond between individuals and function as a unit in our community. Also most of us are members of organizations that participate in community service. The priorities may be different and we may on the surface seem to be vastly different...but what we do is often times very similar.

That's just my own personal take.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by MsDGP007

I would say the shield/crest/coat-of-arms is also quite sacred -- but I have never seen an organization just outright copy another group's crest. I am sure it has happened -- but that really takes a lot of nerve...

Oh yes...with younger orgs, it certainly happens. And they are handled.

[CULater]

Originally Posted by MsDGP007

It's interesting that you mentioned principles. Although all of us have different mission statements, I think the general theme is the same; to establish a bond between individuals and function as a unit in our community. Also most of us are members of organizations that participate in community service. The priorities may be different and we may on the surface seem to be vastly different...but what we do is often times very similar.

That's just my own personal take.

well, that's why I didn't really mention mission/purpose, since those are generally similar (although like Jeni said, some people do outright copy those, and that's pretty bad), but I say my principles are pretty special...yes, there are overlaps with many principles, but there's different combo, which is what makes each org's priorities just a little different. so to outright copy ALL of my principles? that's really inappropriate. why start another org when there's one out there with all the principles of the newer org?

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by Lihualee

bump and lurk

Am I missing the joke? Why are you bumping things all over the place?