Posting

[kappagirl00]

OK, lately there has been a little hostility in response to some of the posts. Come on guys, we're all (or at least most of us are) college age or older. If someone posts something you think is stupid, don't jump down their throat -- just ignore them! If no one responds, the stupid post in question will quickly move to one of the back pages and be forgotten. Why argue when you don't have to?

I'm sorry, I just had to rant about that

[dzsweetiee]

Exactly, because, if there are no new posts then what does Greekchat become? A random place to chat? Then the new people will piss us all off even more because they mistakenly thought this was a greek oriented chat room? Lets all just be nice!

[shopgirl]

***** AMEN *****
AND WELL SAID!!!

Ahem, I'm one of those "rude" people.

And I'll continue to be that way as long as people keep on posting "stupid somethings".

To earn one's respect one must also give respect, and I won't miss that opportunity to let people know that. I'll steer newcomers to what they're looking for. Oh, and Laura, I don't believe in starting new topics when it's been covered in 500 other ones. It does get exhausting when we have to answer the same questions many times.

Sorry...but that's how I work.

And if YOU don't like what I post, then YOU can drive forward. It'll take more than one post to change my attitude.

[AXO Alum]

Originally posted by OohTeenyWahine:
Ahem, I'm one of those "rude" people.

And I'll continue to be that way as long as people keep on posting "stupid somethings".

To earn one's respect one must also give respect, and I won't miss that opportunity to let people know that. I'll steer newcomers to what they're looking for. Oh, and Laura, I don't believe in starting new topics when it's been covered in 500 other ones. It does get exhausting when we have to answer the same questions many times.

Sorry...but that's how I work.

And if YOU don't like what I post, then YOU can drive forward. It'll take more than one post to change my attitude.

Gee -- I wonder if I could be one of the hostile ones....nah!

Yep - I am sarcastic 100% to the core - I know that the new people have things to share too, but I think that when there has been 4 million topics on the exclusive/elite groups, the racial issues, the hazing issues, the initiation rituals, etc...that someone should step in and say "S-E-A-R-C-H" and if 900 other members come in to back me (or whomever up) then it goes to show that more than one person thinks its ridiculous.

I am not believing that anyone has a "paper" to do involving frats/soros that haze, segregates, whatever --- that is leftover residue (to put it nicely) from another forum that has since met its doom (for EXACTLY the reasons why most of us don't want it over here!)

Hey, I know, lets have some censorship going on! I'll run right over and delete my post on GC regulars worst nightmare (even though it flamed in record time with people agreeing with me) -- because I would *hate* to sound rude to someone (especially a "somethinstupid" someone who has repeatedly plagued the board) who might actually have nothing to say. It is bad enough that Greeks get a bad rep from outsiders -- we don't need them invading our board and our space to dog us here too.

Dang I hate that I will be out for awhile with this surgery mess -- I will surely miss out on the drama!

OohTeenyWahine - you are my girl!

[gphi2k]

I agree completely that maybe, there has been an abundance of sarcasm sprouting up everywhere, and perhaps, some rudeness. I usually don't even like to post in the greek life forum anymore because either the threads were getting somewhat repetative, or a bit too controversial for me to decide to take a side on.

BUT, i also agree with OTW. Maybe jumping down new posters' throats about doing searches before hand has gotten a little out of hand. But responding negatively, or even harshly to threads, posts and posters who are so obviously either ignorant or trying to stir up heated arguments, is justified. Ignorance is no excuse. How much brain power does it take to realize that asking if we greeks are all for, oh, i dunno, let's say, dirty rushing, is dumb. And i'll say so because unlike the saying, there IS such a thing as a stupid question.


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[LuvToCheer01]

Originally posted by OohTeenyWahine:
Ahem, I'm one of those "rude" people.

And I'll continue to be that way as long as people keep on posting "stupid somethings".

To earn one's respect one must also give respect, and I won't miss that opportunity to let people know that. I'll steer newcomers to what they're looking for. Oh, and Laura, I don't believe in starting new topics when it's been covered in 500 other ones. It does get exhausting when we have to answer the same questions many times.

Sorry...but that's how I work.

And if YOU don't like what I post, then YOU can drive forward. It'll take more than one post to change my attitude.

Hi OohTeenyWahine! I just wanted to let you know that I don't think you are rude at all. You took the time to write out a really, really helpful reply to a post that I put up in the "Rush" forum even though you have probably been faced with similar questions on many occasions! I'm only a high school student so you probably don't care, but I think you rock!

LOL Luv2Cheer. I have my good days...and then you all will know when I have my bad days.

Whenever possible, I will try to help any high school student interested in a NPC sorority, provided that she will also make an effort to do a search on a topic. If she hasn't searched yet, I'll do my best to steer her toward the information she wants.

But sometimes there are days when you come across someone on these boards...and you can't help but just want to take off your letters and tell them what's really on your mind .

So, Luv2Cheer, sometimes I don't show it, but I do care. After all, it's you and your generation that'll carry on the torch after we leave college.

[shopgirl]

I usually stay out of these debates on subjects about posting...and anything else for that matter. If I agree with something I may post a small statement and move on like I did above. However, I would like to share my humble opinion on this matter.

I understand that the "regulars" get tired of answering the same questions. What I don't understand is that if you are all so tired of answering them, why do you even take the time to do so? I agree that the poster could do a search and may find what he/she is looking for. I don't agree that it should take several posts answering the same way..."DO A SEARCH!!!" What I see happening is that the problem has reversed. Now we not only have the same questions being asked, but we have them being answered the same way, by several people. Some of the posters asking these repetitive questions may be genuinely interested in the given subject. When there are so many people telling them to do a search it just seems a little mean. This could even scare some of our new members away. Couldn't just one person tell them to do a search?

I don't understand why there is all this fuss over posting. Let people ask what they want. If you don't want to answer the question then don't. Most of you regulars know I don't post that much. However, I check this message board often. When there is a subject I am interested in or that I feel I can contribute to, then I post. If it doesn't interest me or I have nothing to add, then I move on, or I don't even open it to begin with.

Really, what is so difficult about this?

This is obviously a post that interested me. Actually, I hope that my opinion can contribute to this matter in a positive way. Just let people be. There are bigger things to worry about. I know that is almost contradicting myself since I took the time to post about the matter, but some of the comments made throughout GC regarding posting and searching have made me so uncomfortable and upset that I just had to speak out.

Please try and see my point of view.

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[Symphony]

Hey OTW - remember what I told you- the line from the movie Misery!!!

But- We have to be patient with people new to the G.C. forum. It took me awhile to clue in that you should "search" before posting a new topic.



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Originally posted by Symphony:
Hey OTW - remember what I told you- the line from the movie Misery!!!
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Yes, I remember the line quite well!

My problem isn't really with people who don't perform searches. I do realize that we were all new to the boards at one point. Much of my negativity is directed to individuals who make it a point to ask "stupid" questions. Read "sorority snatch-a-girl" if you don't know what I'm talking about. I could take the easy way and just ignore the post...but that wouldn't be me. You can bet money on the fact that I'll tell them what I think.

A GC user (who shall remain nameless) even had the NERVE to email me and tell me to check my attitude and leave it at the door. Sorry honey, if you read my post above, you'll know that I won't readjust myself to accommodate the select few that don't agree with my actions.

P.S. If you don't mind me asking, how come you changed your name?

[sigmagrrl]

This is an idea, but maybe on the first page that pops up on our screen when we log on, there could be a first time users FAQ or tips page. I know that personally, I didn't know and still don't know where the search function is! And I've been on here for a while now. Maybe instead of just yelling at new people and, as a result, chasing possible potentials or Greeks who have just returned to Greek Life away and looking at us negatively, we offer solutions and guidance...I always believe you have no right to complain unless you are going to offer a solution to go with it!

[kappagirl00]

The thing is, if you were wearing/carrying letters and someone came up to you and asked a question about the greek system, would you walk away, not answering them and telling THEM to do a search?

I thought not.

People on the internet deserve the same respect.

[12dn94dst]

Originally posted by kappagirl00:
The thing is, if you were wearing/carrying letters and someone came up to you and asked a question about the greek system, would you walk away, not answering them and telling THEM to do a search?

Actually, I would and have done it. Interestingly, those women who I told, in person, to do research not only thanked me for it, but also became members of my sorority.

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[somethinstupid]

This board shows how diversified greeks are, some are nice, mean, good, bad, etc.