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There is definitely a level of censorship (self or otherwise) now that wasn't around back then. But for the most part, I don't mind. The internet has changed a lot since the pre-2004 mark mentioned here... I mean, I joined GC before Facebook! And I joined Facebook when it was still restricted to .edu email addresses. Now the idea that my parents, coworkers, etc are on Facebook? Crazy. I have, however, met people through GC, Facebooked people I met on GC, and gotten more involved in Kappa because of GC.
I stopped coming to GC for a few years, somewhere around 2004 or 2005. Given that I have more perspective now (on life, family, priorities, Kappa, Greek life, whatever)- I do feel like I get more out of my GC experience. Not sure what drew me back, but I'm glad it did.
And regarding cynicism... This is not necessarily the place for newbies with no information. There are more expectations to do your research and learn on your own before adding to the pot. That's pretty reflective of society in general today... whereas before internet forums were much more of a cool novelty & welcomed everyone immediately. After all, a small community needs members to survive! Now we don't need more members to survive, which probably makes many of us less interested in that aspect.
ETA- I agree that most members "back in the day" were more around college age. Now there's a really broad mix of ages- which is great but does change the dynamic a bit away from a bunch of crazy actives who have little clue what happens after graduation.
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And in the years after, with tears or with laughter, we'll always remember our dear Kappa days.
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