Actives Need to Clean Up Facebook, Too

[Ocalagirl]

It's funny though because I was looking at some of the actives profiles at where I will be going in the fall. I was trying to get a rough idea of what each chapter is like or atleast what their girls looked liked. There is not one GLO that did not have atleast ten members that had pics showing them drinking and I even saw one with their GLO's letters on a coozie holding a longneck. I thought it was actually rude to drink in their letters because I don't think you should drink in them. While I am not sure they need to clean up everything, but come on don't drink in your letters!

[kchaptergphib]

I realize some of these posts are from a while ago, but my advice is still pretty much the same-
1. DON'T LET ANYONE BUT YOUR FRIENDS (real friends, not some random from lecture who's your facebook friend) SEE YOUR PROFILE.
2. USE A DIFFERENT PHOTO SITE FOR YOUR PICTURES.

It's now at the point where I KNOW chapters who have had their charters revoked and members who have been asked to resign their membership for pictures that were posted on Facebook. Also, now that Facebook is available to businesses and anyone in any city to join, ANYONE can see your profile unless you alter the privacy settings. I have heard of people not getting continued interviews/ hired due to the fact that people from the prospective employer could see how poorly they represented themselves on the internet.

I can't tell you how many times I have to remind high school women to privatize their facebook profiles, since college women can look them up, once I send in my recruitment recommendations (as by then, these soon-to-be freshmen usually have their college e-mail address).

So, I'll say it again...
DO NOT PUT UP ANY PICTURES WHERE YOU ARE BEING LEWD, DRUNK, OVERLY-SEXUAL, ETC.

I know it can seem lame that independent folks can post whatever they want, but we can't. But honestly, do you really want to present yourself like you're Paris Hilton? I hope not.

** stepping down from my soapbox, as I am a member of some fun facebook groups, but I don't have any icky pictures of myself up, either **

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Ocalagirl

It's funny though because I was looking at some of the actives profiles at where I will be going in the fall. I was trying to get a rough idea of what each chapter is like or atleast what their girls looked liked. There is not one GLO that did not have atleast ten members that had pics showing them drinking and I even saw one with their GLO's letters on a coozie holding a longneck. I thought it was actually rude to drink in their letters because I don't think you should drink in them. While I am not sure they need to clean up everything, but come on don't drink in your letters!

Until you are an initiated member, you have absolutely no place telling people what they can and cannot do in their letters.

Originally Posted by Ocalagirl

It's funny though because I was looking at some of the actives profiles at where I will be going in the fall. I was trying to get a rough idea of what each chapter is like or atleast what their girls looked liked. There is not one GLO that did not have atleast ten members that had pics showing them drinking and I even saw one with their GLO's letters on a coozie holding a longneck. I thought it was actually rude to drink in their letters because I don't think you should drink in them. While I am not sure they need to clean up everything, but come on don't drink in your letters!

I've been keeping quiet for a long time, but now it really needs to be said.

If you really want to have a successful rush at your new school, I'd suggest learning how to keep your damn mouth shut.

Your grades aren't that great, you're rushing as a junior, and you've said a lot of things here that pissed a lot of people off. I don't know what school you'll be rushing at and I don't care that I don't know, but I'll say this -- a lot of people DO care because you know what? They don't want you joining their organization. I'm serious. They'll stop at nothing to make sure of it. Your lack of discretion probably made it a lot easier for them to do so.

So please...if you're serious about rushing and if you really want to get a bid, quit putting your foot in your mouth. You might also want to change your perspective on Greek Life in general and stop being so freaking shallow.

Have a nice day.