My Competitive Recruitment

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Originally Posted by GC2theEC

You know, I'm usually pretty quiet on these "controversial" topics. But seriously, what does it hurt any of you if what she's saying is fake? I'm assuming it's true; but, even if it's not, it's not going to radically change my world. Yes, we've established that these are rules and norms you may not have experienced on your campus. It was worth saying once, or twice, or even three times (I'm being generous). After that enough is enough. These are recruitment stories ladies. Not witch hunts. Let me enjoy the story!

It doesn't "hurt" me at all.

However, what does it "hurt" for the posters to just own up to something being a work of fiction? We read fiction books, watch fiction TV shows and enjoy fiction movies. No one is opposed to fiction. What we are bothered by is someone trying to pass something off as true when it clearly is not.

Why does it matter? To me it matters because there are non-greeks who read these boards- PNMs, parents, etc. We deal with stereotyping enough as greek letter organizations and fight negative perceptions by those outside our groups. What we don't need is someone who is not a member of a GLO perpetuating those negative ideas by writing a story that claims to be factual. This particular poster has mentioned serving margaritas during recruitment, has a main character in her story who could not be more shallow or mean, and does not paint an accurate picture of what recruitment parties are like. (bashing each other in the bathroom? During the party? Please.)

I personally would have no issue if the poster simply starts with "What you are about to read is a work of fiction/embellishment of a real recruitment, but it still makes for a good story. I hope you enjoy reading it."

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Originally Posted by Blondie93

Why does it matter? To me it matters because there are non-greeks who read these boards- PNMs, parents, etc. We deal with stereotyping enough as greek letter organizations and fight negative perceptions by those outside our groups. What we don't need is someone who is not a member of a GLO perpetuating those negative ideas by writing a story that claims to be factual. This particular poster has mentioned serving margaritas during recruitment, has a main character in her story who could not be more shallow or mean, and does not paint an accurate picture of what recruitment parties are like. (bashing each other in the bathroom? During the party? Please.)

I personally couldn't care less if this recruitment story happens to be true or not- but you do make some excellent points, Blondie93. GLOs have enough bad press as it is... and PNMs and parents are on this site. That being said, I wasn't aware of just how many PNMs are rather Rachel-ish until I started rush. But yeah... in the bathroom dissing, not so much in my experience. However, it is good IMO to alert people that bi$%#es like Rachel are really out there and to keep a thick skin, I like the way you deal with it in your story! And the Starfruit house is right there for you! <3

I'm pretty sure it's a fabricated story or at least only partially true (based on some aspects of her own rush experience). Either way, I love it!

looking forward to the next installment, please keep going! =]