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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SGT Ben Keen I'm right there with you, sir. Have been here for a long time. It seems to have gotten far worse this last cycle. To the point that I just skip over & refuse to comment on the political posts anymore. Not worth my time.
I remember, back in the day, the biggest complaint that we, as admins, took, was that posts were deleted because they were duplications.
I joined to get back some sense of the camaraderie that I missed from my service days. It was enjoyable taking part in discussions ranging from the F-35 inception, to when a 2Lt should salute ( CPT (Join to see) ). Hell, my most popular comment was on a post discussing a dress worn to a military ball.
I took a hiatus during the election because it was getting bad - among other reasons, but it does not appear to be getting any better.
I remember, back in the day, the biggest complaint that we, as admins, took, was that posts were deleted because they were duplications.
I joined to get back some sense of the camaraderie that I missed from my service days. It was enjoyable taking part in discussions ranging from the F-35 inception, to when a 2Lt should salute ( CPT (Join to see) ). Hell, my most popular comment was on a post discussing a dress worn to a military ball.
I took a hiatus during the election because it was getting bad - among other reasons, but it does not appear to be getting any better.
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I am here to network and connect with my fellow "7%"-ers to primarily look for employment opportunities, to better myself, and to help others and they help me with words and advice. To make this a better place.
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An excellent point Sgt Ben Keen. I come here to see other points of view, maybe give a little advice if I know the subject. Or sometimes to just read the history and stories of other members. It is a valuable and interesting site. I thank you.
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Sgt Ben Keen,
Good point. I used to be that grumpy old war dog , but I got some flak from a very young member and I did apologize and retracted my comments. I have learn a great deal from this one incident and I now contribute to our RP community if I think it will help someone on RP. After spending over 45 years of my adult life working for my brothers and sisters who served in the military I am just honored to be here and it's for a very good cause. I will assist anyone who asks me. What say You?
Good point. I used to be that grumpy old war dog , but I got some flak from a very young member and I did apologize and retracted my comments. I have learn a great deal from this one incident and I now contribute to our RP community if I think it will help someone on RP. After spending over 45 years of my adult life working for my brothers and sisters who served in the military I am just honored to be here and it's for a very good cause. I will assist anyone who asks me. What say You?
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I'm here to learn, not to argue or force my opinion on others. My father fought WWII MTO so everyone could have an opinion and I vocalize it both Left and Right. However this is not the venue for that type premise.
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SGT Keen,
I'm fairly new to this community and excited to be here. I suppose most in the community feel or at some point felt that way. To converse with my military brothers and sister is truly a gift. We have a unique bond that should be revered. Thank you for what you do.
I look forward to connecting with my fellow RP'ers and hope I can help provide meaningful answers to members questions when I can. I view the military as my family and RP is no different. So, if you treat people on this site as family (because we are) how can you go wrong?
I'm fairly new to this community and excited to be here. I suppose most in the community feel or at some point felt that way. To converse with my military brothers and sister is truly a gift. We have a unique bond that should be revered. Thank you for what you do.
I look forward to connecting with my fellow RP'ers and hope I can help provide meaningful answers to members questions when I can. I view the military as my family and RP is no different. So, if you treat people on this site as family (because we are) how can you go wrong?
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I was invited to join RP by a coworker and former A-10 pilot shortly after retiring. I joined for "the brother in arms" thing, because I believe we (vets, retired and active duty) have a connection only those that have served can share. I was fed up with the BS in FB, especially the politics and hateful language and meanness that came with it. RP was really cool and I liked and still like all the topics and discussions here. That said, like you said Ben Keene it seems that crap has now found its way to the RP. Even I get sucked into it some times but I wish people would really lighten up with the politics. I get enough politics from my online news magazines. Some folks are turning the RP into FB with there disrespect. I was in Law enforcement for 20 and can be plenty mean. Not with my friends and family y' all. I wish people would stop already with the politics and save it for the voting booth in 2020. That's my 2 cents. Happy Thanksgiving RP Nation!
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