Restrictions on wearing letters

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

but it's a common and widely accepted rule among sororities that drinking/smoking are not allowed in letters.

No, it isn't.

We've all expressed our opinions on the original topic, but it's really dumb to actually debate the intricacies of this topic with members of other GLOs. Do whatever your GLO policies and traditions encourages. Simple and plain.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

No, it isn't.

We've all expressed our opinions on the original topic, but it's really dumb to actually debate the intricacies of this topic with members of other GLOs. Do whatever your GLO policies and traditions encourages. Simple and plain.

I believe you're wrong.

Well, that's it folks, apparently the thread is over.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

I believe you're wrong.

Well, that's it folks, apparently the thread is over.

But your stupidity is just beginning.

But, as I said, "it's really dumb to actually debate the intricacies of this topic with members of other GLOs. Do whatever your GLO policies and traditions encourage. Simple and plain."

[als463]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

But your stupidity is just beginning.

But, as I said, "it's really dumb to actually debate the intricacies of this topic with members of other GLOs. Do whatever your GLO policies and traditions encourage. Simple and plain."

In her defense, she may be talking about specifically NPC organizations. I'll admit that prior to joining GC, I had also believed it was against sorority rules for EVERY sorority (and even fraternities). That's the problem. I feel like I got so much more Greek knowledge from coming to this site and being a member for so long, regarding policies of other organizations (even checking out the beautiful badges and what they can and can't do for them-thanks to the badges thread). Don't get me wrong. My sorority taught me so much about Greek life but, I feel like as an Alumna, I have learned so much more. I would figure that's what she was talking about. That's just my thought.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by als463

In her defense, she may be talking about specifically NPC organizations.

Then Alumyum should specify.

Interestingly enough, I can't speak on the smoking and drinking in letter practices of other NPHC sororities (beyond what individuals and particular chapters do).

[agzg]

Originally Posted by als463

In her defense, she may be talking about specifically NPC organizations. I'll admit that prior to joining GC, I had also believed it was against sorority rules for EVERY sorority (and even fraternities). That's the problem. I feel like I got so much more Greek knowledge from coming to this site and being a member for so long, regarding policies of other organizations (even checking out the beautiful badges and what they can and can't do for them-thanks to the badges thread). Don't get me wrong. My sorority taught me so much about Greek life but, I feel like as an Alumna, I have learned so much more. I would figure that's what she was talking about. That's just my thought.

But even NPC organizations do not make the smoking stipulation, and in many NPC organizations, stipulations like this appear in chapter bylaws.

For my chapter, according to the bylaws, I could not smoke without crossing my legs and had to hold the cigarette in my hand the whole time rather than hang it out of my mouth. No joke. No mention of whether or not I was allowed to smoke with my legs crossed and the cigarette in my hands if were wearing letters.

Debating rules like this makes no sense. If an org has a rule, nationally, then they do, and if they do not, it's just up to the chapters to decide what's best for them. End of story. Expecting every other org to follow your chapter's rules is stupid.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by agzg

Expecting every other org to follow your chapter's rules is stupid.

I think the point that these are often chapter rules is important here, you're not just arguing with every other org, but within your org as well.

It's silly.

[als463]

Originally Posted by agzg

But even NPC organizations do not make the smoking stipulation, and in many NPC organizations, stipulations like this appear in chapter bylaws.

For my chapter, according to the bylaws, I could not smoke without crossing my legs and had to hold the cigarette in my hand the whole time rather than hang it out of my mouth. No joke. No mention of whether or not I was allowed to smoke with my legs crossed and the cigarette in my hands if were wearing letters.

Debating rules like this makes no sense. If an org has a rule, nationally, then they do, and if they do not, it's just up to the chapters to decide what's best for them. End of story. Expecting every other org to follow your chapter's rules is stupid.

That is really interesting. It just goes to show how chapters and other GLOs have different rules.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

But your stupidity is just beginning.

But, as I said, "it's really dumb to actually debate the intricacies of this topic with members of other GLOs. Do whatever your GLO policies and traditions encourage. Simple and plain."

Bow, minions, Dr. Phil has spoken. There is to be no more discussion.

I SAID BOW.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

Get over me.

Am I supposed to recognize Alumiyum's username? It's typing to me like I'm supposed to.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Get over me.

Am I supposed to recognize Alumiyum's username? It's typing to me like I'm supposed to.

If I used irritating internet abbreviations I think ROTFLMAO would be the appropriate one. Apparently this is the sandbox...but I'm all for getting in touch with my inner kindergartner, so I'm game.

Here's two tips:
1. Take your own advice.
2. Just don't be such a rancid bitch. Go pet a kitten or something.



PS-Taking your own advice means strapping on those big girl panties and not responding. Challenge! Can the all powerful do it? And go...

[Gusteau]

I saw this thread bumped and my first thought was, "Ugh, hasn't this died already?"

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

Bow, minions, Dr. Phil has spoken. There is to be no more discussion.

I SAID BOW.

So does my uncontrollable laughter make me a minion?

@Dr. Phil: Master, how can I serve you?

[agzg]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

Bow, minions, Dr. Phil has spoken. There is to be no more discussion.

I SAID BOW.

Wow, is there any reason you insist on being such a bitch all the time?

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by agzg

Wow, is there any reason you insist on being such a bitch all the time?

Yep. Dr. Phil is an insufferable bitch to me without fail, so I amuse myself by giving the same in return. Hey, when no one is a complete cow to me, I'm sweet as honey.


Of course, I also remember at all times this is the internetz. Don't take it all so seriously. I'm sure Dr. Phil acts like an actual adult in real life, as do I. This is an internet forum...it's ok to let off some steam.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

Yep. Dr. Phil is an insufferable bitch to me without fail, so I amuse myself by giving the same in return. Hey, when no one is a complete cow to me, I'm sweet as honey.


Of course, I also remember at all times this is the internetz. Don't take it all so seriously. I'm sure Dr. Phil acts like an actual adult in real life, as do I. This is an internet forum...it's ok to let off some steam.

No, I'm pretty sure I've thought you were a bitch every time you've posted. You just keep proving it, though.

Your point in this thread was wrong. Maybe drinking rules are more common but smoking rules definitely are not. There's no need to get your panties in a bunch about it, though.