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Originally Posted by ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl
That's nice and all, but the rest of the world DOESN'T revolve around your family. I used to think it would solve all of the world's problems as well until I started hanging out with European students. I don't know anyone else who can get so completely plastered and start again at 8 in the morning. Binge drinking isn't a US problem. Nor is drinking underage. But both are huge problems for greek organizations.
There is a REASON the code of standards states that alcohol cannot be associated with our letters. Too many bad eggs ruined it for the rest of us. Greeks have a hard time dealing with the constant onslaught of negative publicity for binge drinking and underage drinking as it is. It does not help to be drinking in your letters.
Blanket rules in schools, clubs, greek organizations, etc. are there for a reason. No one can wiggle their way out, that way. Better safe than sorry.
There are bigger things in the world to get upset about. If it is THAT important for alcohol to be prominent in your life that you can't just keep some pictures on your bulletin board or coffee table, then you are not in a healthy place mentally. I don't care where you're from or who you are, it is a VERY small thing to ask that you not put alcoholic photographs on facebook. If you can't handle it, maybe you don't need to be a part of ANY organization or team. Part of teamwork is making small compromises and sacrifices so that the individuals can work as a group.
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You know, I think you have some issues yourself. In any case, sometimes, the photos aren't even from the person's profile. The person could have been tagged and from someone who didn't realize that it was wrong to have alcohol associated with letters. Honestly, I think some people DO have issues with alcohol and yes, I agree with 33girl that it's probably because of religion/culture. Of course, it's very difficult to change things because culture is so ingrained in us :-(
You know what I'd do if *I* made the rules? As long as the person isn't WEARING LETTERS/Letters aren't in the photo, then it should be okay. But I don't make the rules. I just don't think some of the regs are all that considerate of some cultures at times. It's only a personal opinion...that's all.
In any case, I guess I really shouldn't be saying anything, since I'm alum and it doesn't exactly affect me.
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