Unusual sighting- etiquette of it?

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

True, I'm no sant.

I think you know I meant saint. And, no. You're not.


As if you never make any typos. lol smh

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

I think you know I meant saint. And, no. You're not.


As if you never make any typos. lol smh

While not a saint, I make very few typos. If I were to make one, I would expect some GCer to make fun of me.

As to whether we are saints or not, you don't know us, so by your own prior statement you are not in a position to make a judgment about us. Again, whether or not we are perfect has no bearing on what we are posting about here. Glass houses and all . . . if you had to be perfect to have an opinion this would be a dead network.

Oh - and if I'm going to post a really snarky statement about everyone here, I'm going to run spell check so I don't look like an idiot.

Smilie time!

To get us back on topic - what is your opinion of the incidents you witnessed? Were the people justified?

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

While not a saint, I make very few typos. If I were to make one, I would expect some GCer to make fun of me.

As to whether we are saints or not, you don't know us, so by your own prior statement you are not in a position to make a judgment about us. Again, whether or not we are perfect has no bearing on what we are posting about here. Glass houses and all . . . if you had to be perfect to have an opinion this would be a dead network.

Oh - and if I'm going to post a really snarky statement about everyone here, I'm going to run spell check so I don't look like an idiot.

Smilie time!

To get us back on topic - what is your opinion of the incidents you witnessed? Were the people justified?

If I posted a snarky comment... it was justified, and it was in response to other snarky comments.

Not to mention the fact that it takes more than a typo to make someone look like an idiot. Nice try though.

As for my comment about people not being saints, I can indeed say that with authority. No one in the world is a saint. However, no one on here can say what someone else does realize or does not realize. Her comment was OOL.

As for whether they were justified... in a way I feel they were. No, I dont advocate violence, but I think when you go through a great deal to wear those letters (and we do) it is beyond annoying to see someone else wearing them who does not deserve to do so. It's an insult. Plain and simple. As I said previously, I will call them out, but I won't put my hands on them.

[AKA_Monet]

The issue is our International HQ of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has instructed our membership as to appropriate use of our symbols, badges and crest, including mottos, etc. So it is important at least from my Sorority's stance that as members we comply to the International goals. Our documentary items are trademarked and our vendors have to pay licensing fees to sell appropriate items.

I also think that some members think that items can be sold anywhere, either by donation bags, or by eBay... As far as clothing, SOME items I would really care about--like seeing my linesisters' jackets--especially these days. But, if I saw an old man wearing one of my hats, I really would care less.

And I have seen all kinds of people wearing my Sorority's paraphernalia with the trademark insignias knowing they are definitely not members--in fact, they look homeless... And what do I do... Walk on by... What can you do? Let it go...

Because really, my Sorority's ideals, concepts and victory's heights are in my heart and I stand as an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. regardless of where I am... So, Good! If an old homeless transgendered man wears my stuff, maybe it's my service to the community... LOL...

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

But, if I saw an old man wearing one of my hats, I really would care less.

And I have seen all kinds of people wearing my Sorority's paraphernalia with the trademark insignias knowing they are definitely not members--in fact, they look homeless... And what do I do... Walk on by... What can you do? Let it go...

Thanks. That's kind of what I was trying to say.

What can I do about this that's not going to make me look like a complete petty fool? Nothing.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Thanks. That's kind of what I was trying to say.

What can I do about this that's not going to make me look like a complete petty fool? Nothing.

The other issue is that there have been cases of young women who have NEVER undergone a membership process that somehow get all the paraphernalia of YFGLO, and start sporting the gear--thinking that makes them a member.

There are suppose to be "stopgaps" in place, but nothing is "failsafe"... It would be one thing if they came to all the community service activities and an occasional parties--it's another like what I have seen splayed across the internet at all the parties and say on behalf of my Sorority...

I do not know how to handle that lunacy. Good thing that's a young person's game and I am well beyond that, that hunting down for it...

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

The issue is our International HQ of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has instructed our membership as to appropriate use of our symbols, badges and crest, including mottos, etc. So it is important at least from my Sorority's stance that as members we comply to the International goals. Our documentary items are trademarked and our vendors have to pay licensing fees to sell appropriate items.

I also think that some members think that items can be sold anywhere, either by donation bags, or by eBay... As far as clothing, SOME items I would really care about--like seeing my linesisters' jackets--especially these days. But, if I saw an old man wearing one of my hats, I really would care less.

And I have seen all kinds of people wearing my Sorority's paraphernalia with the trademark insignias knowing they are definitely not members--in fact, they look homeless... And what do I do... Walk on by... What can you do? Let it go...

Because really, my Sorority's ideals, concepts and victory's heights are in my heart and I stand as an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. regardless of where I am... So, Good! If an old homeless transgendered man wears my stuff, maybe it's my service to the community... LOL...

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

Not to mention the fact that it takes more than a typo to make someone look like an idiot.

So very true!

eta - It can be a nice start, though.

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

So very true!

eta - It can be a nice start, though.

Not really because it's entirely too prevalent on here from what I have seen. Waste of time and pointless.

[fantASTic]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

As for whether they were justified... in a way I feel they were. No, I dont advocate violence, but I think when you go through a great deal to wear those letters (and we do) it is beyond annoying to see someone else wearing them who does not deserve to do so. It's an insult. Plain and simple. As I said previously, I will call them out, but I won't put my hands on them.

And you question why I thought that you didn't realize how it makes Greeks look, and why others thought you supported it? You even said you DON'T support that. You may not advocate violence, but if you think it's justified, then you are supporting the action.

You maybe could have gotten away with saying you didn't support it until you put your foot in your mouth like that.

You're an idiot for contradicting yourself like that.

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by fantASTic

And you question why I thought that you didn't realize how it makes Greeks look, and why others thought you supported it? You even said you DON'T support that. You may not advocate violence, but if you think it's justified, then you are supporting the action.

You maybe could have gotten away with saying you didn't support it until you put your foot in your mouth like that.

You're an idiot for contradicting yourself like that.

I think there is confusion and I will do my best to clear it up.
They were justified in FEELING the way they did about it. Notice in the next sentence I said I don't advocate violence. There is no contradiction. I think my statements have made it quite clear that I don't support anything that involves you putting your hands on someone.

And is it necessary to call someone an idiot? That actually reflects poorly on you, not on me.