Unusual sighting- etiquette of it?

[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.

[southernsugar]

Originally Posted by Tippiechick

Honestly, who CARES if he's wearing NPC letters? It's a hat.

Maybe you could have been like SouthernSugar and ripped it off his head. LOL.

Apparently, I was a bit misunderstood. (and I'm never going to live this down, I realize). A guy wearing NPC letters, like everyone has said, isn't going to be confused as a perp. At some campuses, including southern ones, I know sororities give away event shirts/koozies/bright neon hats that just have the letters on them. Now, generally we just wear them to the event, but it doesn't bother me to see something that obviously isn't a misrepresentation of self or a deliberate misrepresentation of that organization's values.

My problem was very specifically with someone not in the sorority who acted as a member of the sorority.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Do fathers really wear hats with their daughter's sorority name on them? Doesn't seem like something men would do.

The guy was probably homeless and had no idea the GLO was a sorority, and therefore I would've kept my mouth shut. We all know that no one aside from members are supposed to wear our letters, but I'm pretty sure most of our founders cared about us making positive contributions to humanity, and if a hat with my org's letters is helping keep a homeless man's head warm in winter, I believe our founders would be pleased.

[Tippiechick]

Originally Posted by southernsugar

My problem was very specifically with someone not in the sorority who acted as a member of the sorority.

And, that still changes nothing in my opinion. The fact that you forgot your proper raising and messed with someone else's property over letters still appalls me.

I doubt that any NPC sorority would ADVOCATE the forceful removal of letters by ripping them off of a car.

Even if the girl was acting like she's in your sorority, does it make you any better for lowering yourself to her level?

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by Tippiechick

And, that still changes nothing in my opinion. The fact that you forgot your proper raising and messed with someone else's property over letters still appalls me.

I doubt that any NPC sorority would ADVOCATE the forceful removal of letters by ripping them off of a car.

Even if the girl was acting like she's in your sorority, does it make you any better for lowering yourself to her level?

So I'm so tired, and there's so many sugar sweetie honey southern pie nicknames I attributed this action to a similar user name.

Oh and I still think it is super tacky to destroy or alter someone's property.

Originally Posted by Tippiechick

Even if the girl was acting like she's in your sorority, does it make you any better for lowering yourself to her level?

IMO, vandalizing/defacing someone else's property isn't even at the same level as pretending to be in an sorority. You can't be fined or go to jail for being a perp.

[Tippiechick]

Originally Posted by OTW

IMO, vandalizing/defacing someone else's property isn't even at the same level as pretending to be in an sorority. You can't be fined or go to jail for being a perp.

That is SO true.

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

there's so many sugar sweetie honey southern pie nicknames I attributed this action to a similar user name.

.

lol

[33girl]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Do fathers really wear hats with their daughter's sorority name on them? Doesn't seem like something men would do.

The guy was probably homeless and had no idea the GLO was a sorority, and therefore I would've kept my mouth shut. We all know that no one aside from members are supposed to wear our letters, but I'm pretty sure most of our founders cared about us making positive contributions to humanity, and if a hat with my org's letters is helping keep a homeless man's head warm in winter, I believe our founders would be pleased.

Something tells me that if he'd been homeless and appeared so, Scandia would have included that detail in her post. I am guessing it was a dad who was on his way out and just grabbed the first hat on the kitchen table. He probably wasn't even aware what he had on.

Going back to southern whatever food product it was taking the letters off the car - I have yet to hear, what exactly did she do? Did she take a straightedge and scrape them off a window, or were they a cling half falling off and she just finished the job?