There's more to a fraternity than just stepping...

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

...Where does that come from? Why was this asked?

When people say certain practices contrast the original purpose of fraternities, I wonder where they get their notion of "original purpose" from.

Do you know what the fraternity practice of elephant walking is? If you do know what it is, is that in line with the original purpose of fraternities?

[starang21]

Originally Posted by ufdale

Is it ignorance if one is not informed? Is everyone not in a BGLO ignorant? I have seen Elephant Walk and others ask real questions in numerous threads that have gone unanswered.

umm.....yes. look at the definition that i posted.

[ufdale]

Originally Posted by starang21

umm.....yes. look at the definition that i posted.

Wow! This same question was already asked and responded to about 10 posts back. Don't point fingers at people and call them ignorant when you are unwilling to answer questions that they may have. I am not asking questions about ritual (which with I can understand secrecy). We merely ask for answers which all members of BGLOs seem to know and understand.
BTW I did check out your link. Ignorant is being “unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge.”

Originally Posted by macallan25

Many of us have asked questions about Black greek life that go completely ignored. Usually the response is something like "if you aren't in one you don't need to know." Ignorance takes on quite a negative connotation. Even know they share the same definition.....I think there is a difference between being ignorant and unimformed. Ignorant makes you come across like an idiot.

If you have a question about NPC or IFC life, we would gladly answer because we are trying to raise awareness and acceptance of our organizations (instead of spreading misinformation and unacceptance). I believe numerous people on here have tried to make/ wanted this thread to be about what is stepping. No answers were given! What a shock. I’m a junior. The entire Divine 9 are on my campus, but it wasn’t until recently (when I went to a stepshow to gain spirit points) that I had any clue that you all step and that it’s a huge competition for NPHC and Multicultural greeks. Therefore is is extremely likely that someone could have no clue as to what a step show is.

If he didn't know about the topic, his post should've consisted of "what's this about" instead of whatever tangent he was on.

Maybe this was the tangent that most of us were on.
I'm done posting here, as this thread is dead.

[starang21]

Originally Posted by ufdale

Wow! This same question was already asked and responded to about 10 posts back. Don't point fingers at people and call them ignorant when you are unwilling to answer questions that they may have. I am not asking questions about ritual (which with I can understand secrecy). We merely ask for answers which all members of BGLOs seem to know and understand.
BTW I did check out your link. Ignorant is being “unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge.”

good job, now you know the answer yourself. each one....teach one.

Originally Posted by starang21

he lacks knowledge on the practices, purposes and histories of BGLO's.

should i answer a question as stupid as

Originally Posted by Texas Beta

Where in the 230 years since Phi Beta Kappa started, did we start making fraternities into dancing clubs? .

i think i'll pass on that.


LMAO @ spirit points

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by starang21

good job, now you know the answer yourself. each one....teach one.



should i answer a question as stupid as



i think i'll pass on that.


LMAO @ spirit points

How is it a stupid question? I don't know anything about black fraternities other than that they take jumping around on stage doing choreographed dances very seriously. I'm quite sure many people share the same view.

[ufdale]

Originally Posted by macallan25

I'm an SAE.....not in a black org.

I know. Didn't you used to have 1856 in your username?

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by ufdale

I know. Didn't you used to have 1856 in your username?

Yeah, your response just made it seem like you thought I was in a black org. No big deal.

[Elephant Walk]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Yes.

Yes--if you unaware of practices that are specific to BGLOs you are ignorant of them. That doesn't mean you HAVE to be aware of them. But if you are going to speak on something in a jestful or serious way, try to be informed or shut the hell up.

"Real questions" is based on perception. If they care so much, they can search the GC archives just like other people do when they have reoccuring questions.

We have. There are no answers for how this dancing ever involves anything their founders ideals. If you don't know, perhaps you are ignorant and should not be discussing in this thread.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by ufdale

I know. Didn't you used to have 1856 in your username?

You may have Brother Mac and me confused.
IIRC, Brother Mac never had 1856 in his username.

[ufdale]

Eh I still knew he was an SAE. I think he used to have it in his signature (not username, sorry), but even if he didn't I knew it because he's mentioned it before.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by ufdale

Eh I still knew he was an SAE. I think he used to have it in his signature (not username, sorry), but even if he didn't I knew it because he's mentioned it before.

K

[starang21]

Originally Posted by macallan25

How is it a stupid question? I don't know anything about black fraternities other than that they take jumping around on stage doing choreographed dances very seriously. I'm quite sure many people share the same view.

if you want to learn about them, then you can research them or even ask a member. but to imply that the sole purpose of BGLOs is to step and hop is proof positive of ignorance (i.e. lack of knowledge) and is actually insulting.

Originally Posted by macallan25

Where in the 230 years since Phi Beta Kappa started, did we start making fraternities into dancing clubs?

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by starang21

if you want to learn about them, then you can research them or even ask a member. but to imply that the sole purpose of BGLOs is to step and hop is proof positive of ignorance (i.e. lack of knowledge) and is actually insulting.

Texas Beta said that bottom quote, not me.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by ufdale

Maybe this was the tangent that most of us were on.

No, it wasn't.

[DSTCHAOS]

If people are asking about the origins of stepping and there aren't old threads on the topic, ASK ABOUT THE ORIGINS OF STEPPING or GOOGLE IT to find the hundreds of website links on the topic.

Quit with the insulting references to "founders' ideals" or whatever nonsense. You don't know anything about my Founders' ideals and BGLOs don't give a damn if we aren't in line with YOUR founders' ideals.