Posted on Feb 24, 2017
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Over the past few months I, along with several other User Admins, have been hit with complaints about people's behavior. Most of these reports come out of people acting disrespectfully towards another normally centered around a political post. Every day, countless posts from both sides of the political line are posted. I was hoping that after the election was over and people settled back into their routines these posts would start to dwindle in number but sadly, that isn't the case. In fact, I think people's reactions only made people want to share more. Other social media sites are covered as well but here I think it's different.
I understand that for many of you, this is your one stop shop for social media actives. And I understand that you have the right to voice your thoughts and concerns but what I don't get and what I will not tolerate is the name calling and personal attacks. I think for some of you, you are so wrapped up on what others have said or done that you yourself are losing touch with reality. Rather than finding a healthy way to express your feelings you are just so hyper-focus that it's causing damage to yourself. Some of the actions I've seen here are simply not healthy.
When RallyPoint first started. it was started to a place where service members and veterans can come to get connected with others and get answers to their questions. Now, with over 1.1 million members we are still that place but have this dirty shadow following us.
So the question I have for you, as one of the original members and as one of the Senior User Admins of this site; why are you here? Are you here to connect with your brothers and sisters-in-arms and to help provide meaningful answers to questions or are you here in some effort to spread your ideals onto others? Why do some of you feel the need to attack others just based on the fact that they voted for someone different? When will you pause and step away to realize that no one person can make American great again, to do that takes all of us. It takes all of us to come together, support the powers to be and hold them accountable as a collective body.
I understand that for many of you, this is your one stop shop for social media actives. And I understand that you have the right to voice your thoughts and concerns but what I don't get and what I will not tolerate is the name calling and personal attacks. I think for some of you, you are so wrapped up on what others have said or done that you yourself are losing touch with reality. Rather than finding a healthy way to express your feelings you are just so hyper-focus that it's causing damage to yourself. Some of the actions I've seen here are simply not healthy.
When RallyPoint first started. it was started to a place where service members and veterans can come to get connected with others and get answers to their questions. Now, with over 1.1 million members we are still that place but have this dirty shadow following us.
So the question I have for you, as one of the original members and as one of the Senior User Admins of this site; why are you here? Are you here to connect with your brothers and sisters-in-arms and to help provide meaningful answers to questions or are you here in some effort to spread your ideals onto others? Why do some of you feel the need to attack others just based on the fact that they voted for someone different? When will you pause and step away to realize that no one person can make American great again, to do that takes all of us. It takes all of us to come together, support the powers to be and hold them accountable as a collective body.
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We all came here for pretty much the same reason, we are a team regardless of what branch have we served in. We feel comfortable with our brothers and sisters even though we have different views to express. This can be solved by using tact when stating a point or belief. BLUF we are all adults here act accordingly, provide constructive answers to the hard questions and help those that require it..one team, one fight..
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I'm here to get my "military fix" from brothers and sisters that have the same sand in their boots as me. I enjoy a hearty debate as well as anyone, but believe there's no place for the childish behavior that's in every social media outlet. I suggest a warning be provided, then boot them if they continue.
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Advertise and endorse VIPs (Veteran Innovative Proprietors), helping them to reach new heights in business success via social media, and connect with RP members who inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves.
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I wholeheartedly agree with Sgt. Keen. I am a retired AF member and Rally Point shows me the problems I experienced 15 years ago are still relevant today. I.E. discipline, morale etc. Anyone who uses this site for immature antics should stick with Twitter.
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Connect with others? Yes
Help others? Yes
Spreading ideals? Yes, mythbusting health & fitness and technology
Why bash others? Because they bash what they do not understand about fitness and open, erm, politics. . . . nevermind.
"We the People" starts with the initiative of a few. . .
Oh, and learn from others' experiences and knowledge.
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Help others? Yes
Spreading ideals? Yes, mythbusting health & fitness and technology
Why bash others? Because they bash what they do not understand about fitness and open, erm, politics. . . . nevermind.
"We the People" starts with the initiative of a few. . .
Oh, and learn from others' experiences and knowledge.
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Politics has torn this country apart people are so deep in their political beliefs they won't accept no other answer but what they want to hear. Now it's affected our military I have friends on my Facebook who are military who say they won't protect Democrat and or Republican citizens. Washington warned us about political parties and the damage they can do now look at the consequences.
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I joined RP simply because it was there. To be truthful, I have a love hate relationship with the service. I was only in 4 years and it was the most miserable 4 years of my life, with the sole exception of the christian camaraderie at Herzo base Germany. There are very few people I wish to catch up with. That said even though it was miserable at the time I am proud that I have served and would do so again, if I wasn't old and broken down.
In regards to political arguments, I tend to compartmentalize things. I have my own political view points and really don't understand how some people can think the way they do. But I do not believe in judging others and just accept that they have a difference of opinion , but often find that I am not afforded the same courtesy. But when it comes to the day to day functioning of government and the defense of this country, I don't care about the political views of anyone in government. I stop being concerned with that after the final election results and won't worry about it again till next election. until then I will support and defend our elected leaders and trust in God that our leaders make the right decisions.
In regards to political arguments, I tend to compartmentalize things. I have my own political view points and really don't understand how some people can think the way they do. But I do not believe in judging others and just accept that they have a difference of opinion , but often find that I am not afforded the same courtesy. But when it comes to the day to day functioning of government and the defense of this country, I don't care about the political views of anyone in government. I stop being concerned with that after the final election results and won't worry about it again till next election. until then I will support and defend our elected leaders and trust in God that our leaders make the right decisions.
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There are two topics that can foment arguments and drive wedges between friends - religion and politics. It is not the topics themselves; it is the the fact that people feel their opinion counts more and/or is better than someone else's opinion. That justifies in their mind the right to try to convince others that their opinion is wrong and should be changed. Nothing creates conflict quicker than attacks on a belief system. This perceived justification has been a primary contributor in every geopolitical conflict in modern times. It's the "we're/I'm better" syndrome, so you need to agree with me. Unfortunately, like religious wars it will never stop because there are fanatics on both sides of any disagreement. I'm just waiting for the time I get the ability to Vote Down those who are overtly abusive on RP, regardless of which side they support. As for why I'm here - the vast majority of the RP community is made up of people I would be proud to call friends in any setting.
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I use Rally Point mostly to keep in touch with others whose background is similar to my own and to hear experiences other service men & women care to relate. As for political discussions, I do not believe this is a proper venue. Everyone will have his/her own opinions, but I prefer NOT to read them here.
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I really came here to connect with active and retired members of the military. I try to avoid the political situations here because of all the drama it brings. However on my Facebook page it's a different story. I finally got sick of the drama there too. I told everyone Trump is our president now, if you don't like it, make a change in 4 years, blah, blah, blah, so on and so forth. If they didn't like it remove themselves from my page. It worked.
I want to keep up with what is going on with my active duty brother and sisters. To make sure that they stay safe and to let them know that I am here if they need someone to talk to.
I have found a few good guys here and a few bullies, but they were taken care of by the good guys. I hope to continue to be apart of this great community.
I want to keep up with what is going on with my active duty brother and sisters. To make sure that they stay safe and to let them know that I am here if they need someone to talk to.
I have found a few good guys here and a few bullies, but they were taken care of by the good guys. I hope to continue to be apart of this great community.
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