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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!
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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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