Comments on UVA Law Blog: I Gotta Stay Fly

Response from Douglas: (crickets)

2009-10-21T00:26:51.383-04:00

Response from Douglas:

(crickets)

people cooler than NGSL: http://www.thepittsburghc...

2009-10-20T00:56:53.356-04:00

people cooler than NGSL: http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/21332352/detail.html

LOL at the "nerd-jock" tensions! First ...

2009-10-19T07:29:10.498-04:00

LOL at the "nerd-jock" tensions! First off, the "coolest" law school student is a huge dork in the population at large, so all the "cool" people at NGSL might as well enjoy it while they can. NGSL is their version of "skull and bones" -- they couldn't get into Yale or any REAL exclusive club in college, so NGSL is all they have.

Second,let me know how being a "jock" goes for you during OGI or when you start working. It's insane that these high school nerd-jock issues are still prevalent in a top 10 law school. Fortunately, the recession will likely eradicate them soon enough.

12:38: Office space, use of the softball fields a...

2009-10-19T02:29:27.286-04:00

12:38:

Office space, use of the softball fields and parking spaces, while not money are still university resources.

North Grounds Softball League does not take any mo...

2009-10-19T00:38:06.402-04:00

North Grounds Softball League does not take any money from the law school. The PA program and SBA do. Both of them are exclusive.

All of you, Douglas + Anonymous + whoever else, stop arguing on blogs and get a life.

response from douglas: (silence)

2009-10-18T21:04:27.912-04:00

response from douglas:

(silence)

1:41, I think the exclusivity is fine except for ...

2009-10-18T19:20:57.270-04:00

1:41,

I think the exclusivity is fine except for the fact NGSL receives benefits from the university/law school. Benefits the university/law school pays for with our tuition dollars. If my tuition dollars are going to support a school-related organization, then I think it should be open to people who want to join and are able to meet any non-arbitrary qualifications the organization sets for its new members.

Maybe it's not open to everyone because it'...

2009-10-18T13:41:55.339-04:00

Maybe it's not open to everyone because it's not intended to be open to everyone? The people that desperately want to be on NGSL are probably already on NGSL and the people who don't probably aren't. When did we become so pissed off about organizations enjoying a little bit of secrecy and camaraderie?

Doug, thanks for response. I think you responded...

2009-10-18T12:46:06.266-04:00

Doug, thanks for response.

I think you responded to some points well, but the biggest thing that you ignore is secretive vibe of NGSL - why isn't membership open to everyone? What about kids who really like softball and really want to help out?

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3:31 is an example of why people think UVA is full...

2009-10-17T19:42:45.782-04:00

3:31 is an example of why people think UVA is full of douchebags.

2:09, Agreed. The ridiculous frat mentality that...

2009-10-17T19:42:18.403-04:00

2:09,

Agreed. The ridiculous frat mentality that pervades through the law school would be greatly reduced if we had less students who were admitted straight from undergrad.

As for those 25 years of age and older who insist upon treating law school as if it were college and not a professional school, only admissions interviews can help weed those types out.

This thread is an example of why people think UVA ...

2009-10-17T15:31:52.503-04:00

This thread is an example of why people think UVA is full of douchebags.

dear doug: if NGSL is such a great organization, w...

2009-10-17T14:21:36.449-04:00

dear doug: if NGSL is such a great organization, why not allow everyone to be a part of it? maybe if you opened it up to everyone, the board members could delegate some of the time-intensive activities you describe.

tradition does not necessitate exclusivity.

fewer 22-year olds, i mean

2009-10-17T14:10:22.062-04:00

fewer 22-year olds, i mean

my god the admissions office needs to let in less ...

2009-10-17T14:09:46.801-04:00

my god the admissions office needs to let in less 22-year olds.

Dear DOUG (434.825.1830 and dougbouton@gmail.com),...

2009-10-17T12:53:18.906-04:00

Dear DOUG (434.825.1830 and dougbouton@gmail.com),

The real issue seemse clear? How does one join NGSL?

Every other community service organization at the law school you just SIGN UP. And for officers/exec board they look at things like PILA hours or prior community service organizations. Which of these does PILA look at?

It is clear based on recent selections that softball (skills or even ever playing) is totally unrelated to the membership. As is community service activity -- so what is it that the board, which you are part of, looks at?

You have pointed out, accurately, that NGSL prides itself on taking a KEY role in the law school community. And it is a leadership role, and is often a very well done. So HOW are these people selected?

Please explain and I think about 80% of the posters here would be satisfied . . .

2009-10-17T12:41:42.871-04:00

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The fact that law blogs get people fired up cracks...

2009-10-17T11:17:18.392-04:00

The fact that law blogs get people fired up cracks me up.Let's go back to old fashion burn books and nasty notes in lockers- that was so much more fun.

This is hilarious. A flame war over whether a law ...

2009-10-16T19:28:37.658-04:00

This is hilarious. A flame war over whether a law school softball fraternity is too "fratty" and exclusive ...
How old are you people?

Doug, NGSL sounds like a nice organization that d...

2009-10-16T19:15:53.434-04:00

Doug,

NGSL sounds like a nice organization that does a lot of good for the community. The parking spaces are also a nice perk. What do I need to do to join your organization?

And let's not forget the PA program. The &quo...

2009-10-16T18:11:08.414-04:00

And let's not forget the PA program. The "secret" process for getting into that "society" needs to be exposed. Members may not get parking spaces, but they do get free 1L hookups. And free pizza sometimes, too.

Unfair. Someone please explain why they are allowed to do this. I want my mommy. :(

Maybe my reading comprehension isn't that grea...

2009-10-16T18:10:53.495-04:00

Maybe my reading comprehension isn't that great, but I read this blog post as making fun of the UVa Law Weekly, not the NGSL.

I do agree that the "I got so drunk at Foxfield and hooked up and drunk and beers and UVA is fun fun fun!!!" columns are getting a little old.

Something about anonymity and being in law school turns otherwise reasonable people into complete assholes.

i heard that some SBA people get perks for all the...

2009-10-16T17:57:02.017-04:00

i heard that some SBA people get perks for all the work they do too. OMG and they also get PARKING SPACES!!!! someone call the campus police! injustice, injustice!

you people are pathetic. i'm not a member of ngsl, but i'm certain it enhances most people's experiences here at uva law. sure, some of the umps could be better at umping the games, but they organize all the games and clearly put in a lot of work to benefit the law school. grow up, children.

donating money to charity does not make this organ...

2009-10-16T17:56:28.764-04:00

donating money to charity does not make this organization any less exclusive - which is the real issue here; it sucks that so much of life at the law school runs through an organization with a goofy secret society vibe.

2009-10-16T16:52:21.503-04:00

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