if anyone has a problem with my username future Q-dog leave a comment

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

Interesting. So frater is sorta like the D4 saying sistergreek?

I think so. Not as common in informal practice. Moreso like on programs at NPHC events in my area.

[SydneyK]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

- an interest or potential if attending a mixer or rush activity. It is understood by everyone you have done your research and are using discretion

Out of curiosity (and, if I'm stepping on toes, I apologize in advance), before the prevalence of the internet, was discretion as important as it is now? I often wonder just how big of an impact the web has had on different aspects of Greek life, so I can't help but wonder whether discretion amongst NPHC potentials has become even more paramount than it used to be.

[DaemonSeid]

'Future' Q Dog


are you looking for attention?

Is that why you created this thread?

Did it work?

Are you satisfied?

If you ever cross are you going to change your username to something like

"IamNowaQdog"

If you get dropped and for some reason never finish, can I suggest a name for you ?

"4everEternal"

Just a thought.

[BlueNYC2]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

^^^ We were probably posting at the same time, but yes, Frat is generally between members of the same organization and Frater is generally used in official NPHC settings.

But we can and do use Frater more formally, and did much more so in the past.

thats true, but me personally, if you're not a Zeta or a Sigma, or i dont know you personally, i'ma call you Greek.

[whiteandblack]

Originally Posted by When Doves Cry

.. Yeah. I didnt know that.

But now that I do.. I see why people are giving him a hard time. And I agree, he should change it. No one can see the future.

I still think you're being facetious.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

Out of curiosity (and, if I'm stepping on toes, I apologize in advance), before the prevalence of the internet, was discretion as important as it is now? I often wonder just how big of an impact the web has had on different aspects of Greek life, so I can't help but wonder whether discretion amongst NPHC potentials has become even more paramount than it used to be.

I can only speak for my Sorority:

Yes, discretion is of the utmost importance. Rumors are started that way which usually entails false accusations regarding membership at a specific locale for a specific time.

Interestingly, accusations are formally investigated by my Sorority. The investigation team are members from another area of the country.

But I have "heard" that other NPHC organizations will place names of the offending potentials on their websites if it has been found that there were involved in any illegal activities prior to official membership--that includes legal documentation...

My Sorority is only allowed to post names of its offending members.

All of us in the NPHC consider that a violation against membership can be construed as hazing and therefore under State law anti-hazing statutes, there are variations on the concept.

Moreover, when I say the "investigation team", for my Sorority, it includes prosecutors, lawyers for the Sorority, judges and law enforcement officials and background checks with references are done.

The FBI has assisted us in the apprehension of those who are forging my Sorority documents and accepting members under a false pretense with false names.

We prosecute for defamation and slander under the full extent of the law, because all our literature and symbols are trademarked.

I am not close to joking about that--especially in 2008...

[barbino]

Originally Posted by future-Qdog

leave me a comment cause im tired of negative feedback and i dont see a problem

future Q-dog,

If you don't foresee a problem, then why ask? If you have to ask if there will be a problem, then wouldn't you be better off with another name that would really present virtually no problem whatsoever? Just a suggestion. You asked.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by barbino

future Q-dog,

If you don't foresee a problem, then why ask? If you have to ask if there will be a problem, then wouldn't you be better off with another name that would really present virtually no problem whatsoever? Just a suggestion. You asked.

Which future is brighter ?






Future Q Dog <<<-------- or --------->

[BlueNYC2]

^^^LOL!!! OCHO CINCO!!!!

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

Out of curiosity (and, if I'm stepping on toes, I apologize in advance), before the prevalence of the internet, was discretion as important as it is now? I often wonder just how big of an impact the web has had on different aspects of Greek life, so I can't help but wonder whether discretion amongst NPHC potentials has become even more paramount than it used to be.

IMO, the internet has caused folx to become indiscreet. So yes, it is even more important now to remind them of discretion.

[DGTess]

Originally Posted by future-Qdog

leave me a comment cause im tired of negative feedback and i dont see a problem

I don't understand why, but people perceive this negatively.

You're presumably old enough to choose a screen name. You're old enough to accept the consequences.

If to you, it says "this is what I've wanted all my life" - keep it. If you get to school and find out it works against you, well, that's the chance you take.

Don't let others make up your mind for you. But be mighty sure you accept the possible consequences of what you do decide.

[neosoul]

Originally Posted by BlueNYC2

lol...you sippin on some blue juice? if so, let me get some soror?

lol I actually was frat... here you go *passes frat some blue juice*

[neosoul]

we use Frater too... my chapter is in DC so I feel ya Rah!

[Bluetiful]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

'Future' Q Dog
are you looking for attention?

Is that why you created this thread?

Did it work?

Are you satisfied?

I think the correct answers are . . .

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. No

[aephi alum]

AKA_Monet, ladygreek, and Senusret I, thanks for the clarifications. Seems I was wrong about some of the specific terminology (which is why I asked), but I hope I got the general concepts right. Being an interest does not make you a "future ABC" - it could be years before your application is accepted, if it ever is.