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Post by BKupInHere on Jul 31, 2009 0:13:43 GMT -5
hmmmm. So its ok to discuss this now. You were vilified when you made the post back in June because you hadnt introduced yourself in the Newbie thread. Although you did wish emPRISS a Happy Deltaversary back in April,no one knew who you were because you never intro'd yourself to the board. That why your next post about the Weeping Ivy put the OOA Family (cuz that's what we are to each other a dysfuntional happy family)in an uproar. 1) no one knew who you were ; 2)you posted something speculative (at that time) about another org There are Old Timers on OOA who have been raked over the coals for posting negative info about other orgs,and theyre family. So when your 2nd post hit OOA,the members of that Org AND members of OOA wanted to know who you were & why were you posting that link. If you read the Newbie thread,all Newbies get beat up on the first day & then become family the more they post. Trust me,youre not the only newbie that has been torn apart,nor the last. When stuff hits mainstream media like AOL; MSNBC etc then its fair game. When its speculative,there's an unwritten (but often spoken) rule about not posting inflammatory info about BGLO's. Intro yourself in theNewbie Thread so OOA can get to know you better...(no sarcasm) |
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Post by Cambist on Jul 31, 2009 7:18:17 GMT -5
Look y'all....in my opinion...something like this is ALWAYS ok to discuss. Ask me why...go ahead...ask me!
*why Cam?*
Because whatever one BGLO affects the perception of others. If one organization is discussing internal matters ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE MATTERS OF QUESTIONABLE LEGALITY then it's ok.
The thing with Cheryl Underwood? No so much....that was all Zeta. The issue with misappropriation/misuse of funds or any violation of fiduciary duties has the potential to affect our non-profit status so.......yeah, this is relevant to all BGLOs.
My $0.06
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Post by Prissy New Year!!! on Jul 31, 2009 7:39:45 GMT -5
My Sorors and I are noticeably and understandably absent in this discussion. I did just want to pop in and say that I appreciate how respectful the discussion has been.
I think that most mature greeks understand that this is no reason to gloat, this is a wake up call to check your processes and question your leadership. When the Zeta's situation began to play out in the public, I took no joy in that. I was as outraged as I had a right to be (considering that I am not a Zeta) and I wished my sister greeks the best and a speedy resolution to their problems.
All of our organizations are made up of a cross section of a similiar demographic--African American college students or grads with at least a C+ GPA--we all have good and bad in our respective organizations. There have been some other less publicized instances of financial impropriety amongst the other organizations which shows that none of us are immune. I think that all regular posters on this board understand and respect that.
It is unfortunate that our family fight has spilled out the front door of our home, past the front yard and into the street. Now the neighbors are watching and commenting, and it is not a good feeling at all. I pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha 22 years ago and my love for and belief in this sisterhood has not diminished in all of those years and it has not diminshed now. We will get through this. We have 100 years of excellence to build upon, we are strong and educated women and this has just exposed a need for some tightening of our internal processes. We can and will handle this and will be stronger for it.
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Post by T-Rex91 on Jul 31, 2009 7:53:00 GMT -5
^^^This ish right here?  ?? This is why Prissy will ALWAYS be one of my fave posters!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by T-Rex91 on Jul 31, 2009 7:59:58 GMT -5
hmmmm. So its ok to discuss this now. OK, here's the less eloquent version of what BK said. Some newbies have come in and been embraced, some newbies have come in and accumulated more smites than posts. The difference? Respect and home training. As in life, when you are a guest in someone else's home, there's certain things you do and don't do. Walking in the front door talking about Big Mama's crooked wig shows poor breeding. The fact that you've clearly been lurking since your thread and only showed back up to make the comment above shows that you haven't learned anything from the first go round. We encourage the exchange of ideas and welcome opposing viewpoints but the respect factor is a hardline requirement of how we flow here. Get in or find another MB that suits your style better. |
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Post by DamieQue™ on Jul 31, 2009 8:30:28 GMT -5
See and THAT'S what I'm saying. I KNOW we have all had these things - so why is this making it to MSNBC and CNN? I don't even recall CNN announcing that Michelle Obama was being made a new member... does anyone else? If that isn't big news - then WHY is this? I got a message board full of conspiracy theorists and I can't get one cosign on this? No one else but me thinks it is peculiar that a story like this is getting this much attention from news outlets?
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Post by Bunny Hop on Jul 31, 2009 9:05:26 GMT -5
Again - I still have to say I'm surprised this is making it this far. Let's say it IS a million dollar misapprorpiation. In the grand scheme of news - how big is that? Sure it's big to AKAs but there aren't even 1,000,000 AKAs (shut up - there aren't). There are barely a million black greeks - that's the only audience that it seems might be remotely interested in it - so why would this story make this level of news?
Is it the recent induction of Bill Clinton into PBS that is now shining a light on all D9 orgs? Is it Michelle Obama's connection to AKA? You can't pick and choose what's in the news. If your good stuff makes the news you can't be all that surprised if the bad stuff gets out there too. News is to inform and while it may not shine a good light on people, places, orgs, etc it is still news. |
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Post by BKupInHere on Jul 31, 2009 9:16:36 GMT -5
hmmmm. So its ok to discuss this now. OK, here's the less eloquent version of what BK said. Some newbies have come in and been embraced, some newbies have come in and accumulated more smites than posts. The difference? Respect and home training. As in life, when you are a guest in someone else's home, there's certain things you do and don't do. Walking in the front door talking about Big Mama's crooked wig shows poor breeding. The fact that you've clearly been lurking since your thread and only showed back up to make the comment above shows that you haven't learned anything from the first go round. We encourage the exchange of ideas and welcome opposing viewpoints but the respect factor is a hardline requirement of how we flow here. Get in or find another MB that suits your style better. And this is why ^^^ Pyramid Twin #1 is my gal!  @ Cam: my emphasis in my post was more about her posting once in April and posting again 6 weeks later and no one knows who she is. |
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Post by Cambist on Jul 31, 2009 9:26:27 GMT -5
No, I got you. I was just making a statement about this whole "if it's not your org...don't talk about it" sentiment going around.
If it's made public then it becomes my concern or at least worth watching since we are all lumped into one big black pot anyway.
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Post by BKupInHere on Jul 31, 2009 9:28:25 GMT -5
Oh,okay Camelicious (your stripper name...heard about you in Nawlins')!
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Post by Cambist on Jul 31, 2009 9:31:08 GMT -5
Actually, I was an alter boy in Nawlins....that sucked but I behaved. Not next year though! I PROMISE!!
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Post by adisa on Jul 31, 2009 9:33:07 GMT -5
Look y'all....in my opinion...something like this is ALWAYS ok to discuss. Ask me why...go ahead...ask me! *why Cam?* Because whatever one BGLO affects the perception of others. If one organization is discussing internal matters ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE MATTERS OF QUESTIONABLE LEGALITY then it's ok. The thing with Cheryl Underwood? No so much....that was all Zeta. The issue with misappropriation/misuse of funds or any violation of fiduciary duties has the potential to affect our non-profit status so.......yeah, this is relevant to all BGLOs. My $0.06 Or maybe it's OK to discuss because: 1. It interests you... *shrug* 2. You don't have any signed contracts not to discuss O.P.P. (lol) 3. So, it's not illegal to discuss 4. You have the right to do and be you independent of the goodwill of others, in this case AKAs. Those reasons are good enough for me... ;D |
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Post by Cambist on Jul 31, 2009 9:40:02 GMT -5
That too, adisa...that too.
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Post by Julie Art on Jul 31, 2009 9:47:51 GMT -5
My Sorors and I are noticeably and understandably absent in this discussion. I did just want to pop in and say that I appreciate how respectful the discussion has been. I think that most mature greeks understand that this is no reason to gloat, this is a wake up call to check your processes and question your leadership. When the Zeta's situation began to play out in the public, I took no joy in that. I was as outraged as I had a right to be (considering that I am not a Zeta) and I wished my sister greeks the best and a speedy resolution to their problems. All of our organizations are made up of a cross section of a similiar demographic--African American college students or grads with at least a C+ GPA--we all have good and bad in our respective organizations. There have been some other less publicized instances of financial impropriety amongst the other organizations which shows that none of us are immune. I think that all regular posters on this board understand and respect that. It is unfortunate that our family fight has spilled out the front door of our home, past the front yard and into the street. Now the neighbors are watching and commenting, and it is not a good feeling at all. I pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha 22 years ago and my love for and belief in this sisterhood has not diminished in all of those years and it has not diminshed now. We will get through this. We have 100 years of excellence to build upon, we are strong and educated women and this has just exposed a need for some tightening of our internal processes. We can and will handle this and will be stronger for it. I heart you! Know this. Prime example of the AKA mystic. |
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Post by BKupInHere on Jul 31, 2009 9:49:27 GMT -5
Actually, I was an alter boy in Nawlins....that sucked but I behaved. Not next year though! I PROMISE!! Umm hmm...  |
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Post by Bathroom Model on Jul 31, 2009 9:52:07 GMT -5
^^^ pretty much.
I mean we can talk junk all day. Is it just polite? No. But just know when your time comes around....
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Post by Julie Art on Jul 31, 2009 9:53:26 GMT -5
hmmmm. So its ok to discuss this now. OK, here's the less eloquent version of what BK said. Some newbies have come in and been embraced, some newbies have come in and accumulated more smites than posts. The difference? Respect and home training. As in life, when you are a guest in someone else's home, there's certain things you do and don't do. Walking in the front door talking about Big Mama's crooked wig shows poor breeding. The fact that you've clearly been lurking since your thread and only showed back up to make the comment above shows that you haven't learned anything from the first go round. We encourage the exchange of ideas and welcome opposing viewpoints but the respect factor is a hardline requirement of how we flow here. Get in or find another MB that suits your style better. I heart you too (when you ain't making e-fun of me  ) |
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Post by FatalDST on Jul 31, 2009 10:06:32 GMT -5
My Sorors and I are noticeably and understandably absent in this discussion. I did just want to pop in and say that I appreciate how respectful the discussion has been. I think that most mature greeks understand that this is no reason to gloat, this is a wake up call to check your processes and question your leadership. When the Zeta's situation began to play out in the public, I took no joy in that. I was as outraged as I had a right to be (considering that I am not a Zeta) and I wished my sister greeks the best and a speedy resolution to their problems. All of our organizations are made up of a cross section of a similiar demographic--African American college students or grads with at least a C+ GPA--we all have good and bad in our respective organizations. There have been some other less publicized instances of financial impropriety amongst the other organizations which shows that none of us are immune. I think that all regular posters on this board understand and respect that. It is unfortunate that our family fight has spilled out the front door of our home, past the front yard and into the street. Now the neighbors are watching and commenting, and it is not a good feeling at all. I pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha 22 years ago and my love for and belief in this sisterhood has not diminished in all of those years and it has not diminshed now. We will get through this. We have 100 years of excellence to build upon, we are strong and educated women and this has just exposed a need for some tightening of our internal processes. We can and will handle this and will be stronger for it. Well said Priss! I think this is what makes me bad about the situtation... I have really formed no opininion on the accusations, im mad because this should have been handled IN HOUSE in my opinion! |
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Post by Cambist on Jul 31, 2009 10:19:08 GMT -5
It's always better to handle it in house if possible but sometimes things cannot be handled that way. This appears to be the case here.
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You have to work, and pray, and have a GPA![C01:FFOOOO]
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Post by fortitude79 on Jul 31, 2009 10:21:47 GMT -5
I got a text about this and my heart goes out to AKA. I say whoop that trick/president!!!!!!!!!
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Post by DamieQue™ on Jul 31, 2009 10:26:41 GMT -5
Well I'm still rolling with my conspiracy theory. This is only getting major network news coverage because someone is trying to find a back door way to get at Obama.
There, I said it...
...y'all ain't gotta cosign.
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Post by T-Rex91 on Jul 31, 2009 10:32:48 GMT -5
^^Will not cosign cause wow DQ, just wow..........
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Post by DamieQue™ on Jul 31, 2009 10:49:22 GMT -5
^^Will not cosign cause wow DQ, just wow..........
I mean you saw how they went after the Bill Ayers thing, and they barely had any contact. There are many members of BGLOs who have some direct or indirect connection to Obama and my CT is that they are going to use that as a potential avenue to attack. |
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Post by mspublicservice on Jul 31, 2009 11:28:37 GMT -5
I am not a new poster. I have been posting on stop hazing message board since 2005 before this board became a spin-off of the stop hazing message board. I registered to post on this board in 2008. I visit both message boards infrequently, but I will post what and when I want to regardless if it is in the media or not. hmmmm. So its ok to discuss this now. You were vilified when you made the post back in June because you hadnt introduced yourself in the Newbie thread. Although you did wish emPRISS a Happy Deltaversary back in April,no one knew who you were because you never intro'd yourself to the board. That why your next post about the Weeping Ivy put the OOA Family (cuz that's what we are to each other a dysfuntional happy family)in an uproar. 1) no one knew who you were ; 2)you posted something speculative (at that time) about another org There are Old Timers on OOA who have been raked over the coals for posting negative info about other orgs,and theyre family. So when your 2nd post hit OOA,the members of that Org AND members of OOA wanted to know who you were & why were you posting that link. If you read the Newbie thread,all Newbies get beat up on the first day & then become family the more they post. Trust me,youre not the only newbie that has been torn apart,nor the last. When stuff hits mainstream media like AOL; MSNBC etc then its fair game. When its speculative,there's an unwritten (but often spoken) rule about not posting inflammatory info about BGLO's. Intro yourself in theNewbie Thread so OOA can get to know you better...(no sarcasm) |
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Post by BKupInHere on Jul 31, 2009 11:37:20 GMT -5
OK
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Post by BKupInHere on Jul 31, 2009 11:38:00 GMT -5
Damie...youre serious,arent you?
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Post by huey on Jul 31, 2009 11:53:18 GMT -5
I am not a new poster. I have been posting on stop hazing message board since 2005 before this board became a spin-off of the stop hazing message board. I registered to post on this board in 2008. I visit both message boards infrequently, but I will post what and when I want to regardless if it is in the media or not. You were vilified when you made the post back in June because you hadnt introduced yourself in the Newbie thread. Although you did wish emPRISS a Happy Deltaversary back in April,no one knew who you were because you never intro'd yourself to the board. That why your next post about the Weeping Ivy put the OOA Family (cuz that's what we are to each other a dysfuntional happy family)in an uproar. 1) no one knew who you were ; 2)you posted something speculative (at that time) about another org There are Old Timers on OOA who have been raked over the coals for posting negative info about other orgs,and theyre family. So when your 2nd post hit OOA,the members of that Org AND members of OOA wanted to know who you were & why were you posting that link. If you read the Newbie thread,all Newbies get beat up on the first day & then become family the more they post. Trust me,youre not the only newbie that has been torn apart,nor the last. When stuff hits mainstream media like AOL; MSNBC etc then its fair game. When its speculative,there's an unwritten (but often spoken) rule about not posting inflammatory info about BGLO's. Intro yourself in theNewbie Thread so OOA can get to know you better...(no sarcasm) I'm mad that you registered in 2008 all 9 of your posts are from 2 threads specifically about this incident. You follow AKA on twitter too? |
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Post by mspublicservice on Jul 31, 2009 11:59:19 GMT -5
Follow this --- FY I am not a new poster. I have been posting on stop hazing message board since 2005 before this board became a spin-off of the stop hazing message board. I registered to post on this board in 2008. I visit both message boards infrequently, but I will post what and when I want to regardless if it is in the media or not. I'm mad that you registered in 2008 all 9 of your posts are from 2 threads specifically about this incident. You follow AKA on twitter too? |
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Post by 123Diva on Jul 31, 2009 12:02:10 GMT -5
Wow.
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Post by T-Rex91 on Jul 31, 2009 12:34:05 GMT -5
Follow this --- FY I'm mad that you registered in 2008 all 9 of your posts are from 2 threads specifically about this incident. You follow AKA on twitter too? I think Denounced is at -24. How long you think it'll take MsPS to eclipse? |
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