Posted on Sep 5, 2014
How do you react to negative posts on RallyPoint?
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I notice how easily many of us become offended or outraged when someone posts something drastically contradicting one's beliefs or is un-cultural. Heck I took a hit of about 30 down votes in my Rallypoint career!
Have you thought of the ways to address members in less than aggressive manner?
Do you find yourself trying to 'put someone in their place', 'giving them piece of your mind' or are you genuinely interested in helping them see an issue from broader perspective?
Have you thought of the ways to address members in less than aggressive manner?
Do you find yourself trying to 'put someone in their place', 'giving them piece of your mind' or are you genuinely interested in helping them see an issue from broader perspective?
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For all you Star Wars fans wondering which button to push at times.........
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SSG John Bacon
What the heck is an aluminum Falcon? Well where are you? You've been Floating around for two weeks trying to get a signal? Eww you must smell like an old sock wrapped in burnt leathery bacon. LMAO!!
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SFC Mark Merino I wish you would stop showing my senior picture around!! I am sensitive about my grill!! hahah
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I thought about addressing a comment that I found a little uncalled for, but then decided it wasn't worth it. The reality is, we all have a right to our own opinions. That's one of the things we defend as service members. We don't have to agree with everything others may say, but that doesn't mean we need to be spiteful about it.
I don't think I would be much of an officer, let alone much of a Soldier, if I spent all of my time trying to put people in their place. I would much rather learn from all of you on here, and I hope I can offer some sound advice or insight from time to time too.
All right - bring on the thumbs down. I can take it. :-P
I don't think I would be much of an officer, let alone much of a Soldier, if I spent all of my time trying to put people in their place. I would much rather learn from all of you on here, and I hope I can offer some sound advice or insight from time to time too.
All right - bring on the thumbs down. I can take it. :-P
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
Ma'am, its not about putting people in there place, trust me wanted to do it many times. It's about keeping the peace so that a senior officer and a lower enlisted and any mix in between can have a place to discuss things in a professional manner while agreeing or disagreeing amicably. Personally no matter how badly someone may insult me or overstep their bounds, I choose not to thumb down anyone out of respect for the fact that everyone has their opinion, however badly or unprofessionally they may state it. I have reported a few individuals so that RP administration can make a determination on the "professionalism" or lack there of in a post or comment.
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LTC Hillary Luton
OK MAJ Robert Petrarca, I can buy that. But to be honest, my comment about putting others in their place was just in response to the original post.
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PO1 (Join to see) We get some of that here and then they just seem to disappear. But mostly pretty civil, even with those who think they know more about Climate than a Meteorologist.. Just saying!! lol
SFC Mark Merino SGT (Join to see) LTC Hillary Luton
SFC Mark Merino SGT (Join to see) LTC Hillary Luton
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca Should have included you as you were involved in that discussion.
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I've seen a couple posts where people straight up bash and judge other without any analysis whatsoever. Most are vets and up in age so I can't hold too much against them. And don't worry, Larry, you're not one of them!
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