25 Years of GreekChat!

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by John

25 Years of GreekChat!


How did you first learn of GC?

What is your favorite / most memorable GC story or all-time favorite GC thread?

Who are / were your favorite GCers?

How has GC impacted your life?

Wow! 25 years! Apparently my 21st anniversary is coming up in 5 days. 8/20/2003. And I felt like a newbie then because so many people seemed SO close.

So, I learned of it because one of the chapters I was working with as a volunteer were telling me about things a member was posting here and they wanted to take membership action on it based on her posts. It was the first of MANY forum or social media complaints among sisters. I joined thinking it was going to be a shit show, but LOVED it when I got here. They did not take membership action against that member.

The trainwreck threads were always good but James posted one at the holidays that I know affected many of us deeply about appreciating having family as he told his story. I always wonder what happened to him.

Favorite GCers? Of course all of the Alpha Gam sisters I met because of this site. I ended up meeting many of them in person at conventions and things because of this site and am facebook friends with them now. And of course, as DoctorD mentioned, we became very close and she became one of my confidants and best friends. Other faves- OTW, DeltAlum, James, KSigKid, Sciencewoman, christiangirl, agzg, cheerfulgreek, SWTXBelle, oh shoot- there are too many to name and I'm friends with some of them on FB now too!

Apparently enough that I've been here 21 years. My kids were 7 and 9 when I joined? They are 28 and 30 now. Crazy to think about. It's been the place I come when there's a big news event like 9/11, hurricanes, earthquakes, shootings, etc. It's like Cheers- you want to be where everybody knows your name (or nickname?).

PS: I posted a link to this thread on the Greekchat Facebook page. Maybe it will bring some folks out

[honeychile]

I found GC during the dark days after 9/11. I googled variations of Greek Life, lurked for about a month, then bit the bullet.

There have been some wild times, wild stories, and a LOT of Panhellenic/Interfraternity spirit. I've met several of the GC ladies from PA, and a few others from around the country. Many of these friendships have continued since, either on Facebook or IRL. There were GC members at my wedding!

I cannot believe that I'm the first to mention the
PINK SEQUIN HOSE recruitment!
http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums...ad.php?t=88442

Remember the HUGE GREEK LETTERS used for Recruitment threads?

And then, there was the whole Prune Tacos scenario!
Truly, the Recruitment & the train wrecks are always the most fun, but I enjoy the Song & Word Association threads, too.

FSUZeta & Carnation have been as close as many of my own sisters, and I will treasure their friendships forever. PGD-GRAD & Phrozen Sands are high on my very long list of GC people I'd like to meet.

Thank you, John, for making GC work for so long!

[navane]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I cannot believe that I'm the first to mention the
PINK SEQUIN HOSE recruitment!
http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums...ad.php?t=88442

LOL I first mentioned pink sequins three posts above yours.

[John]

I keep revisiting this thread from time to time. Lots of really cool things posted here in this discussion.

Originally Posted by honeychile

There were GC members at my wedding!

Another one that makes me

[Phrozen Sands]

Tripped me out when I learned people know each other on here. What really tripped me out was that not only were there greekchat meetups, but there have been greekchat hookups too Lol. I didn’t believe it at first until long time members on here told me it’s true.