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Poster Name:
pug

Poster Message:
Yep, its all about the almighty $. COB is something we all do at some point to fill the ranks. But, I think what gives it such a bad rap/rep is the way that it is conducted. Most houses do the super secret friend or friend process and this leaves a bad taste both in and out of the house. Some of the smarter houses actually open up the process a bit and post on social media. I really think that the way most houses do COB serves to hurt our community due to the perception of exclusivity and 'having to know someone'. All the potshots taken on here and other places about how our system is from the 'stone age' really ring true when looking at COB of the super secret variety. Sure doing the friend of a friend process is cost-effective and 'allows more time for studying' as are pointed out over and over. But, I seriously question whether these reasons are why the super secret process continues? My guess is that we simply want to surround ourselves with people that look and act exactly like us and what better way to achieve this goal than to simply find more 'friends'. Why don't we just hang out a shingle that says POC 'need not apply'?