[Off-topic] Apex:
*Another great big ol' sigh*

Fastnoles, I like you dude. You strike me as a good guy. But I've already had to run around and mend the fences after the last little episode from one of the Pledges starting trouble with Gli. I've stated this before, and I have to again at this time: This is the second time I've had to say something about this. We are (check the thread tags here!)

not affiliated with the mafia

, which means we don't engage them in conflict, nor do we feel compelled to hijack their thread, nor do we bother with their 'operating procedures'. It's just that simple.

I started this Fraternity so that people could enjoy it, have a sense of belonging, a sense of some sort of brotherhood amongst friend made here on xda, and for those to extend those friendships to other great people here on xda. We are unlike any other 'membership' group, in that we must uphold a respect for everyone throughout the forum, regardless of how we may feel they treat others, act toward others, or conduct themselves. We (the Fraternity, the Brothers and Pledges) are NOT the forum's 'ethics police', so if you have a problem, you should already know how to handle it instead of causing a riot between these two threads.

Am I asking anyone to like or accept or appreciate how anyone else conducts themselves on this forum? Hell no, I am not. What I am asking -- more so, putting into effect as a new guideline to abide by to become a Brother of this Fraternity, is that you not start anything that would result in discourse with anyone on this site, no matter the forum, thread, or even beyond. That's not why we are here. That's entirely against why this was created. If you'd like to assume the role of 'Member's Advocate', then don't associate with Chi Delta Alpha. There have been moderators, and administrators put in those positions for us, for a reason. If you see something you don't like, you know how to address it.

Again, for those who want to have a peaceful, enjoyable, friendship building, bonding experience here in the Fraternity, please either be the kind of person who can respect this -even if respect isn't necessarily being reciprocated, or don't associate with the Fraternity. We're not in this to start a battle, nor are we the ones to take matters into our own hands. This isn't me speaking from fear of retaliation, or otherwise, it's simply a respect that I do hold for those in Gli (Yeah, I use to post in there, but was asked not to, and have obliged that request). So, they act the way they do. Big deal! I have my own kids to try to wrangle like I'm herding cats with sticks -I don't need to take on any more 'wrangling', if you know what I mean.

Sorry for the long, very drawn out response to all of this. Regardless of what's been said/done/etc., I will go on the record by stating that I like BD, Dex, Proto, Tinky, BeerChameleon, Tony, Werked, and for lack of further regurgitation of Gli names, ALL of them. They're good folks, but want a 'private' thread. Is that possible in a "public" forum? No, not really. But, if that's what they want, afford them that exclusivity. Anyone who wishes to be a renegade, trail blazin', "new sheriff in town", please re-read the OP here in the Fraternity, as well as the 3rd post, to see what we are trying to establish, what we stand for, and why we're here.

Now that my fingers are sore, PMs are on their way.

G'night to you all, I trust you will all behave...