» GC Stats |
Members: 325,456
Threads: 115,511
Posts: 2,196,578
|
Welcome to our newest member, zatylerahvso465 |
|
|
|
05-22-2011, 10:43 AM
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: The Madam Alexander House
Posts: 898
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by gobuckeyes
K, I sent him that and this was his response:
"Actually, that is kind of an ignorant statement. The law states that I can write whatever I want about someone (basically) and use their real names and identifying details. However, if someone takes me to court over it, I must provide evidence that the events took place. Though I have quite a bit of evidence on many of the stories, I decided to take the easy route and simply change all names and identifying marks. As for which fraternity it is, it shouldn't really be that hard to figure out if you are a part of the Greek system or know any Greeks. Thank you again for reading my book and providing me with feedback."
the title says "The story of Phi Delta Zeta." I know Delta zeta is a sorority, so I'm guessing it must be someone like the Phi Delta Thetas, Phi Taus or Phi Sigs. Or maybe like Delta Upsilon.
|
Please make sure to tell all the guys who rush you that you have read this book so you're already an expert on fraternity life. They will appreciate it!
|
05-22-2011, 11:15 AM
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 8
|
|
Wow. I'm not really sure why everyone here is so hostile. Hopefully the group I pledge won't act like you all.
/disappointed
|
05-22-2011, 12:10 PM
|
Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Hotel Oceanview
Posts: 34,493
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by gobuckeyes
Wow. I'm not really sure why everyone here is so hostile. Hopefully the group I pledge won't act like you all.
/disappointed
|
Because we've told you these books are either fake or written by someone w/ an ax to grind or both.
Thinking that your experience will be anything like you read in a book is silly. Just rush and quit trying to figure it out before you get there - you really can't.
__________________
It is all 33girl's fault. ~DrPhil
|
05-22-2011, 01:10 PM
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: ILL-INI
Posts: 7,208
|
|
It's pretty clear that you are the author or his shill.
|
05-23-2011, 11:10 AM
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Kent, OH
Posts: 57
|
|
Actually, check the IPs. I'm the author (Chad Wittekind). Just been watching this thread for a little while. I had actually considered posting a topic about my book but, from past experience with GreekChat, just assumed it'd be met with unadulterated hatred.
The stories are true. I didn't have an "axe to grind" and the names were changed for legal reasons. If any of you actually read the book, you would be qualified to comment on it. GoBuckeyes has emailed me several times and seems to have taken an almost unhealthy fascination with the validity of my book and fraternity life in general.
Thank you to any and all that do check out my book, I would highly appreciate it. To those that just want to criticize with no grounds....to each their own I suppose.
|
05-23-2011, 12:08 PM
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 501
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by PhiDelt649
GoBuckeyes has emailed me several times and seems to have taken an almost unhealthy fascination with the validity of my book and fraternity life in general.
|
That's kind of creepy.
|
05-23-2011, 12:11 PM
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: TX
Posts: 3,760
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by lucgreek
That's kind of creepy.
|
Yeah...
|
05-23-2011, 01:12 PM
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: What's round on the ends and high in the middle?
Posts: 3,047
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by IrishLake
Look, there's always going to be sensationalized books, TV shows and movies about Greek Life. Yeah, there are some unbeleivable true stories about how crazy it can be. Realize that this is the exception, and not the norm. The only way to know is to experience it for yourself. All experiences are different.
|
I don't like quoting myself, it comes of as pretentious. But I think it's worth saying again. If the stories in the book are true, fine and dandy. But your point that he may seem a bit obsessed.... yeah, that's where the OP's issues are.
__________________
KAQ - 1870 With twin stars and kites above.
|
05-23-2011, 07:51 PM
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,945
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by PhiDelt649
Actually, check the IPs. I'm the author (Chad Wittekind). Just been watching this thread for a little while. I had actually considered posting a topic about my book but, from past experience with GreekChat, just assumed it'd be met with unadulterated hatred.
The stories are true. I didn't have an "axe to grind" and the names were changed for legal reasons. If any of you actually read the book, you would be qualified to comment on it. GoBuckeyes has emailed me several times and seems to have taken an almost unhealthy fascination with the validity of my book and fraternity life in general.
Thank you to any and all that do check out my book, I would highly appreciate it. To those that just want to criticize with no grounds....to each their own I suppose.
|
Nothing against you and your book but I don't pleasure read any book that isn't a gift, trade, or at the library because that's how I roll so I am have nothing to say about it either positive or negative.
The website linked with your book about personal submissions is, I realize, a marketing tool since you vanity published you have to get it out there, but I see it reducing the legitimacy of your writing. There are a bevy of places people can post their "fratastic" stories and seeing that with your book may actually alienate potential readers. You mention your chapter/brothers falling apart and your chapter still exists so people may never even get to the underlying brotherhood and bildungsroman themes if it gets buried under the "fratasticness" of others.
|
05-23-2011, 09:55 PM
|
Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Hotel Oceanview
Posts: 34,493
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by lucgreek
That's kind of creepy.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by PiKA2001
Yeah...
|
Maybe Zippy is shining up his Zamboni.
__________________
It is all 33girl's fault. ~DrPhil
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|