Any action taken or situation created by any member, whether on or off Alpha, Colony or Fraternity premises, with or without the consent of another party, used to punish, harass, embarrass, intimidate, create discomfort, abuse, torment, criticize, ridicule, create unnecessary, needless, unpleasant, disagreeable, difficult, absurd, abusive, offensive, or ridiculous tricks or tasks, including those of a foolish, deceptive, or fraudulent nature. 

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Personal servitude (doing errands, providing transportation, etc.)
• Line-ups.
• Unreasonable tests and/or learning or memorizing needless information.
• Any type of deception which creates anxiety.
• Sleep deprivation or requiring new members to spend the night in places other than the new member’s residence.
• Unreasonable commitment of time to any type of task.
• Taking new members on unplanned trips.
• Demanding attendance at meetings without reasonable notice.
• Tasks such as cleaning or event set-up unless these tasks are required for all members.
• Participation in activities for the amusement of members.