Seriously, peeps. No one REALLY cares about your stupid rush story. - Page 9

ellebud · #**121** 07-02-2009, 02:30 AM

I thought the "value" of recruitment stories was the informational value that they had for young women who were about to rush. I read some stories that were honest, interesting (except I admit for the three pages of Good Lucks) and informative. Then came what I term the "outing" (of the school, the sororities in question) and the "don't tell anything because you will be found out." The threads started to become more and more pc...and useless for a young woman trying to decode recruitment.

I think that the fantasy threads are a result of the two factions: future fiction writers and super sleuths who need to point out the error of their ways. And as someone who wrote, two or three years ago, a "brutally honest" story about rush in the time of anti semitism, feel free not to read it. But shall we mull over the possibilities of this whole section: Posting realtime truth (as the pnm sees it) the pnm is threatened with identity exposure and flamed. Post a thread right afterward and you are under scrutiny for the truthfulness if everything was perfect. (and rightly so) Post it years later, with a point (or without) and people are bored and/or suspicious.

Has anyone noticed that in the old days at the end of the thread the writer would reveal the school and sometimes even the key to the code of names? And life as we knew it went on.

AlphaFrog · #**122** 07-02-2009, 05:03 AM

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For the record, I've always hated rush threads. No. That is a lie. I've hated rush threads where every other post is, "wow I hope its green m&m's!!" followed by "no choose snickers!" For cryin out loud people, I wanted to read the poster's story, not how much you're dying for chocolate! And the retro threads have gotten waaaay out of hand.

This irritates me even in active rush threads....which is why I don't read them. If I could just read the story, without all the natter in there, I might.

MysticCat · #**123** 07-02-2009, 07:08 AM

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BAITY?

Banned again already, and promptly after midnight.

I'm curious why her oft-banned friend (who probably told her that she was being discussed in this thread) still hasn't been banned in his latest incarnation after almost two months?

agzg · #**124** 07-02-2009, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kiteflyersmom

Not butthurt....the butt is good. Thanks for asking. I just think that there is a way to post an opinion without getting personal.

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Considering her classless, boorish, insensitive manner and how she responded to Anchoralumna, you are my hero.

Is this something you yourself haven't mastered yet? I mean... you seem pretty personal when you call someone classless, boorish, and insensitive. Since those are pretty personal insults. You don't have to add a "fuck off" in there to be at the same level.

Obviously when I go to bed early I miss the drama. And why hasn't Earp's little dingleberry been banned yet?

kddani · #**125** 07-02-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by agzg

Is this something you yourself haven't mastered yet? I mean... you seem pretty personal when you call someone classless, boorish, and insensitive. Since those are pretty personal insults. You don't have to add a "fuck off" in there to be at the same level.

You have a point. Different words, same intention.

KSigkid · #**126** 07-02-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MysticCat

Banned again already, and promptly after midnight.

I'm curious why her oft-banned friend (who probably told her that she was being discussed in this thread) still hasn't been banned in his latest incarnation after almost two months?

I was wondering about that as well, as the alter-ego has lasted a lot longer than the others - perhaps there's been a peace offering with those who have the power to ban (i.e. a promise to behave and not post any more racist/bigoted/offensive content)?

sigmadiva · #**127** 07-02-2009, 12:32 PM

First, this thread has gotten funny as hayle!!!!!:

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Put it this way. Imagine if someone wrote a "my journey through NPHC researching" thread and the phrase "paper bag test" came up.

Actually, it has. Very recently in the KAPsi forum some troll posted that he thinks he can be a member since he has light skin and straight curly hair. He never got a response. I knew he was off, and so did every other NPHC member. Didn't mean that it wasn't a bit entertaining.

I think some people are missing some valid points that were made here. The best point made was by Kevin. I think a serious NPC PNM already has her stuff together and would not even consider relying on some website for answers. The exact same is true for NPHC. Serious NPHC PNMs already know the school / chapter they want to join, have made the necessary contacts and understand the process without relying on a website. The serious NPC / NPHC PNMs don't need to be told what to do via GC or any other website.

And really, what is wrong with 'If you don't like it, don't read it.' If you want to call people out, fine. But don't get so miffed if there are those of us who like to read a retro rush thread.

DrPhil · #**128** 07-02-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticCat

Banned again already, and promptly after midnight.

I'm curious why her oft-banned friend (who probably told her that she was being discussed in this thread) still hasn't been banned in his latest incarnation after almost two months?

Because he is not really starting any mess and has yet to own up to being Earp.

MysticCat · #**129** 07-02-2009, 01:50 PM

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Because he is not really starting any mess and has yet to own up to being Earp.

That's never mattered with previous bans.

Just curious.

DrPhil · #**130** 07-02-2009, 01:58 PM

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That's never mattered with previous bans.

Just curious.

True. I'm out of explanations then.

Maybe he donated a lot to the site.

ThetaPrincess24 · #**131** 07-02-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ellebud

Has anyone noticed that in the old days at the end of the thread the writer would reveal the school and sometimes even the key to the code of names? And life as we knew it went on.

That made them worth reading for me! Now I find them to be dull, even the live ones.

ThetaPrincess24 · #**132** 07-02-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticCat

That's never mattered with previous bans.

Just curious.

I wonder the same thing.

Munchkin03 · #**133** 07-02-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticCat

That's never mattered with previous bans.

Just curious.

It was the recipe for Gooy Buns.

pbear19 · #**134** 07-02-2009, 08:15 PM

Damn, why'd you all go and stick me in the basement, anyway? This thread was pretty funny, and I missed most of it!

Tippiechick · #**135** 07-02-2009, 09:00 PM

In the end, it comes down to this:

There are some people on this site who are down right embarrassing when it comes to rush stories, and I have never cared two shits if that SMALL HANDFUL of embarrassing people get upset over me talking about them or not. But, that's not what the thread was about, it was merely mentioned at the end.

The point was that these stories are becoming like GC fan fiction. It's not just current stories. It's no longer just a recounting of what happened. Now, it's, "I rushed 30 years ago and here's how I remember it." There's so much crap in them that it takes the fun of hearing someone's story away.

And, the Barbie thread (genius parody, btw) reminded me of how full of shit most of these stories really are.

GC is entertaining to me. And, when I get bored with the site, I feel free to voice my displeasure. (Just like anyone else on this site could do if they had the guts to put themselves out there... But, most just choose to sit back like cattle chewing their cud not wanting to upset the herd.)

To those who dislike me-- I never have and never will care what your personal opinion of me is. So, if you think calling me names is helping you feel better about yourself and this site, by all means keep going. But, if we're really gonna go with taking the high road, perhaps using personal insults yourself might be a tad hypocritical.

Honestly, it makes GC more fun for me when people get riled up over something I say. So, by all means, keep it coming.

Oh, and Blueangel, just so you know, the secret is out... You've been stalking people over at HRPL, too. Seems you JUST can't stop yourself. I heard that people were leaving there left and right because of it. I know it makes you feel better to try and rewrite what happened. So, if that brings some joy to your sad, little world, I'll just let you have it.