The Air around GC-All are welcome to respond

[Her Dopenezzz]

Everytime you speak Finer, school is in session. Always teaching 'em something. Work it out soror!

Originally posted by Finer Woman10-A-91


Especially when there are like a quite a few members with multiple sceennames who have thousands if posts in the same forum! LOL

Nonetheless, for the most part I enjoy reading GC. BUT every now and then folks need a clear reality check.
It's really not that serious. As one of my favorite people said to me when we were co-eds..."DEEP IS HOW YOU TREAT PEOPLE".

Now, get out there and do some community service!

[Espionage1920]

Originally posted by PrettyKitty
More posts does not equate a better forum, nor does more participants...rather the quality of the posts determines how good a forum is. I have seen thought provoking posts in all forums whether big or small. I try to visit every single last one of them. I will not, however, waste my time and energy to make a callous attempt to belittle others because of a forum siZe or an organiZational affliliation...and anyone who does so is both brash and immature.


Does the organiZation make you or do you make the organiZation?

Ditto Soror! The women or the person does indeed make the organization. A person should already know who they are before they join an organization or at least a sense of who they are and where they are going. Have some direction.
We should however be able to post anywhere when the need or "topic" arises. Doing so in a manner that does not offend or belittle others. Although people may do it to us, do we really like it? Why do it to others?

[MIDWESTDIVA]

Originally posted by Special1920
Midwestdiva, your post is not the one I was referring to. I've seen several in the last few months, I must have missed yours !

Then I must have a guilty conscience.

[ChaosDST]

Originally posted by PrettyKitty
Is it me, or does there seem to be some stale air around GC among the BGLO sororities? I mean outside of the general playful jab here and there...some of the stuff that I have been reading is sickening.

When I first started posting on here, it seemed to be a friendly air about us...but unfortunately I feel that that's gone by the wayside.


What are your thoughts?

Hey Pretty! I may be out of the loop. I haven't been checking all the threads or boards as much. Either I'm missing something or I don't take any of this stuff seriously...lemme know which one


DSTDeuce

[PrettyKitty]

Originally posted by ChaosDST


Hey Pretty! I may be out of the loop. I haven't been checking all the threads or boards as much. Either I'm missing something or I don't take any of this stuff seriously...lemme know which one


DSTDeuce

Deuce where u been girlie? I just remember how friendly things used to be around here and it all seems to be evaporating...Glad to see you back Miss Moderator (you and the411 wear that title well btw )

[ChaosDST]

Originally posted by PrettyKitty
Deuce where u been girlie? I just remember how friendly things used to be around here and it all seems to be evaporating...Glad to see you back Miss Moderator (you and the411 wear that title well btw )

Here's my take on all of this, Sister Pretty: I think some people on GC ocassionally suffer from RTS=Ralph Tresvant Syndrome. Too much sensitivity, people misinterpret posts and fly off the deep end with drama filled replies, etc. I've said many times on GC that it is easy to misinterpret what someone means behind a post (or behind emails)...so, if you're not SURE if the person's being disrespectful or snotty, ask for CLARITY. I know there have been times where my words have been taken in a negative light. We should read all posts with an open mind...not with an assumption of negativity...because when we READ posts with negativity, we will ASSUME the poster has an attitude. That's not always the case. Overall, I think folks need to lighten up and quit using GC as place to go to anonymously fuss others out and overreact to not-so-important topics.


That's MY $19.13, please let me know what ya'll think about it.

[Espionage1920]

Originally posted by ChaosDST
Here's my take on all of this, Sister Pretty: I think some people on GC ocassionally suffer from RTS=Ralph Tresvant Syndrome. Too much sensitivity, ...

RTS - That's a good one and you are exactly right. I especially agree that if one needs clarity, that person should indeed ask.

[kitten03]

I think that it's very difficult to interpret the tone that people are using when they speak or write. Sometimes, when something is said, it is taken out of context because you don't know how the person intended the statement. There are things that both interests and members take out of context.

As far as an interest being jumped on or attacked, I don't believe that's necessary unless the person is coming totally incorrect. Sometimes if there is ignorance on a board, we should all take a minute to think about what we want to say. So instead of getting the emotional response, there will be some thought put into what is said.

But I do understand that comments against or misinformed about everyone's respected organization could raise someone's blood pressure.

[PrettyKitty]

Originally posted by kitten03
I think that it's very difficult to interpret the tone that people are using when they speak or write. Sometimes, when something is said, it is taken out of context because you don't know how the person intended the statement. There are things that both interests and members take out of context.

As far as an interest being jumped on or attacked, I don't believe that's necessary unless the person is coming totally incorrect. Sometimes if there is ignorance on a board, we should all take a minute to think about what we want to say. So instead of getting the emotional response, there will be some thought put into what is said.

But I do understand that comments against or misinformed about everyone's respected organization could raise someone's blood pressure.

My problem is when someone says that they are not being disrespectful and clarifies themselves and still the other person goes off on a tangent. It's unnecessary and like Deuce said it's probably RTS and then there are those who are way too old to be acting on at the maturity level of a high schooler ...how sad

[Special1920]

Originally posted by PrettyKitty
My problem is when someone says that they are not being disrespectful and clarifies themselves and still the other person goes off on a tangent. It's unnecessary and like Deuce said it's probably RTS

I think little clarification is needed. Rude is rude, and those are the instances I refer to. As well as how some people jump on there interests. But I will agree that none of this is that serious. I often take long breaks from GC as well as the internet in general to just clear my head sort to speak.

[aprilzeta]

Originally posted by ChaosDST



Here's my take on all of this, Sister Pretty: I think some people on GC ocassionally suffer from RTS=Ralph Tresvant Syndrome. Too much sensitivity, people misinterpret posts and fly off the deep end with drama filled replies, etc. I've said many times on GC that it is easy to misinterpret what someone means behind a post (or behind emails)...so, if you're not SURE if the person's being disrespectful or snotty, ask for CLARITY. I know there have been times where my words have been taken in a negative light. We should read all posts with an open mind...not with an assumption of negativity...because when we READ posts with negativity, we will ASSUME the poster has an attitude. That's not always the case. Overall, I think folks need to lighten up and quit using GC as place to go to anonymously fuss others out and overreact to not-so-important topics.


That's MY $19.13, please let me know what ya'll think about it.

I agree 100% ChaosDST. I think all of the negativity needs to be redirected. Using the internet to be-little and argue with people over petty topics(or any topic, b/c nothing should be that serious) shows that there are some character flaws in that particular person. Referring to the earlier posts, "Quantity does not necessitate Quality." Also, Soror Finer, KEEP SCHOOLING! I must say that you are skilled in the art of debate. Just my little spin on things.

peace...

[Finer Woman10-A-91]

I agree.
Rude is rude.

I won't speak on how others treat their interests. Thats not my house to clean. I just hope sistah-wide we will one day recognize, many sisters are hurting and searching for answers for the sorrows of their hearts. We need to work honestly and humbly on uplifting eachmother regardless of our interests or affiliation in greek life. We don't know the personal situations of the women on the other side of these keyboards. And sometimes when we say things we think are harmless, we do more damage then we realize. Think before you type sistahs.

Originally posted by Special1920
I think little clarification is needed. Rude is rude, and those are the instances I refer to. As well as how some people jump on their interests. But I will agree that none of this is that serious. I often take long breaks from GC as well as the internet in general to just clear my head sort to speak.

[Finer Woman10-A-91]

Originally posted by aprilzeta


I agree 100% ChaosDST. I think all of the negativity needs to be redirected. Using the internet to be-little and argue with people over petty topics(or any topic, b/c nothing should be that serious) shows that there are some character flaws in that particular person. Referring to the earlier posts, "Quantity does not necessitate Quality." Also, Soror Finer, KEEP SCHOOLING! I must say that you are skilled in the art of debate. Just my little spin on things.

peace...

Thank you for the love Soror AprilZeta. Discussion and Debate was one of my favorite subjects and competitive events when I was in school.

Sisterly,
10-A-91

[ms. understood]

Hello Ladies!

I am new to greekchat in terms of posting. I have been silently viewing for about a month now. I generally read message boards that spark my interests but for the most part I view all D9 boards. I too have noticed message this "message board discrimination" if you will, and it is rather disturbing. It also seems that some sisterfirends only respond to posts that are initiated by members of the org that they are intersted in. I've seen the sarcastic responses and "inside jokes" from members and sisterfriends and it's not really necessary. BTW I primarily see this mess going on in one forum.


The bottom line is, people need to be more polite when they type regardless of greek affiliation. And certain sisterfriends need to realize that posting on message boards and creating "cyber cliques" will not get you any closer to your organization of choice.

[ChaosDST]

I guess I haven't noticed a lot of the things others have noticed on GC. But, I definitely agree that people shouldn't use organizational affiliation or cliques as a mechanism to speak to or treat others negatively. I don't know what particular board folks keep referring to, but has anyone ever thought to email one of the Moderators from that board, instead of choosing the passive aggressive approach of indirectly mentioning that board in threads like this? Just a question