Maybe this deserves a discussion

[AZTheta]

Did you really think this all the way through before you started the petition business (which is a whole other bucket of worms, FWIW. It seems like there are more and more online petitions popping up every.single.day that have little or no impact on any given issue, so what is the point, anyway?)?

I don't actually understand what it is that you're after here. You don't need greek letters to "find a sisterhood".

Originally Posted by AZTheta

Did you really think this all the way through before you started the petition business (which is a whole other bucket of worms, FWIW. It seems like there are more and more online petitions popping up every.single.day that have little or no impact on any given issue, so what is the point, anyway?)?

I don't actually understand what it is that you're after here. You don't need greek letters to "find a sisterhood".

The petition is more of a visual manifestation to show organizations and the NPC that this is something that warrants a discussion. I understand that letters aren't necessary, but this is for those who want those letters and the bond even after dropping, disaffiliating, or transferring schools.

[carnation]

Then they shouldn't have dropped, disaffiliated, etc.

And of course I feel that most of your signees are fake!

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by elip...sis

The petition is more of a visual manifestation to show organizations and the NPC that this is something that warrants a discussion. I understand that letters aren't necessary, but this is for those who want those letters and the bond even after dropping, disaffiliating, or transferring schools.

Look - that's your opinion, fine. It is based on evidence that you've not presented, so I'm not willing to consider it as having any merit. You just started a petition, good for you. Who needs evidence anyway?

NPC GLOs are not in the business of regulating friendships, in case you weren't aware of that fact. You can remain friends with the women in the chapter; I've seen this happen, regardless of status. You don't need the letters and the bond is up to you.

It sounds to me like you want all the privileges of membership with none of the responsibilities. Because guess what? Sometimes it is really hard to be a member and *newsflash* the problem may have been YOU, not the rest of the chapter. I am willing to bet that many other alumnae who've served as advisors to college chapters can name members (former members) who were/are just like you. The problem isn't with everyone else, those big meanies - trust me.

And again you need to do research before you spout off about lawsuits against private membership organizations. Further, this isn't hostility. It's what it sounds like when people don't blow rainbows up your ***, and tell you the truth instead of what you want to hear.

[SWTXBelle]

Lawsuits? Of course, anyone can attempt to sue for anything, but really, what would the basis be - "I don't like the rules of the group I joined voluntarily and whose rules I agreed to follow, so please make them do what I want" doesn't seem to have much legal merit.