Posted on Jul 14, 2020

Do you address others by their rank on Rallypoint?

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Rallypoint, as some of you may know, is a social media platform designed specifically for servicemembers. Everybody has their rank displayed in their profile, however this is still a social media website. You wouldn't address a Facebook friend by their rank, but that's also a more personal connection. My question for you all is, do you address others by their rank on Rallypoint? If somebody doesn't address you by your rank, do you take offense?

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Posted 4 y ago

As I am still serving, I address folks by their rank, retired or not. It's too ingrained into my brain. I still address my old platoon leader as "Sir" and he has been a civilian for years. There are a few that I can now address by their name....but it took me a long time to get there.

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SrA Ronald Moore

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I agree !

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No, just call me at chow time and it's all good. Military courtesy is a hard habit to break, but it's less prevalent here. Active or former still calls for a level of decorum and mutual respect. It's up to your own set of rules, and TOS apply.

Edit: Thanksgiving 11/25/21 stripes, bars, leaves, eagles, and stars are there to maintain good order & discipline at a minimal cost.

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SGT Steve McFarland - With many of us respect for elders was learned as a youth.

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SrA Ronald Moore

4 y

Just do not forget to call me to chow !

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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.

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I learned a long time ago that whenever I stand on formality, I usually slip and fall on my ass. . . .

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SrA Ronald Moore - What's cooking? I could throw some beans and ham in the pot. 3 hrs, about same time for some gumbo, maybe small pork roast, fresh greens and taters with green beans need that long at least. Salt pork, low and slow. We'll figure out biscuits. Bring appetite. Fried pies, apple and peach. Grandma would have added more veggies from garden, fried chicken. Small ham or roast. Tons of mashed taters and gravy. I remember when a can of beanie weanies or vienna sausage was a meal too.

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