will we be stronger when we have more fraternities?

If the chapter sizes have stayed the same then that means that the balance is right. Competition is all well and good but not if there is a shrinking pool of potential members. What is "better" if the pledge class sizes are too small from too many fraternities coming back on too quickly and not enough rushees to go around? Where is the "energy" in a 10 person pledge class? Where is the money coming from to pay for the tailgates and parties and everything else socially? You need a certain amount of dues coming in every semester and you must fill every room in the house. You want to rent rooms to geeds to make ends meet? I'm just saying that letting nine houses back on all at once and expecting magic to happen is unrealistic. Just need to consider supply and demand or the whole system tanks.

My only question is how would you know what the "energy" of Sigma Chi and Lambda chi was like? Sigma Chi was kicked off in 2013 and Lambda chi was kicked off in 2011. I doubt that you have been here that long. instead focus on the current active fraternities. additionally, when fraterniteis come back after years of not existing the chapter is not the same as it once was.

You’re right I wasn’t here but I’ve heard the stories. I was here when Phi Delt got the boot and I know how good they were and I believe we miss them. Those others were big good fraternities too. FSU can’t maintain a great fraternity system with weak chapters.

"I've heard the stories" LMAO. How is that relevant to what would be a brand new colony of any fraternity starting from scratch?

Do you really think that paying a fee to register to rush is a deterrent? Compared to the actual cost of dues it's nothing. That's a pathetic excuse for rush numbers being down. If rushees have to pay a fee to rush then perhaps you sift out the guys who actually might want to join a fraternity from the hangers-on who only want to come and drink your free alcohol with no intention of pledging. Doesn't seem like it's asking too much. Adapt or die people.

Who/where are all these guys? The ones that would fill these fraternities?

They're either here or on their way in the fall - enrollment is up yet again and that should translate into larger rush numbers. Now that said, that doesnt take into account the number of actually qualified rushees coming to each fraternity. Rush numbers could actually be up but if fraternities aren't giving out more bids it doesnt really matter.

I'm sure the same amount of people will rush Fall 2019 as in previous years. these new Fall PCs will go to houses that fit their style. I assure you, that a kid will decide to rush even though past fraternities are gone. The top kids will just go other houes and you will see a growth in existing chapters. If anything this could be positive becuase it will allow chapters to grow and thus be more money in the system for tailgates/parties etc.