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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I was surprised when I first got on here and was shot out of the saddle my first or second post. I thought boy this crowd is pretty rough but I was encouraged by others to stick around and it got better. I figure if I can help someone with the knowledge I have gathered or my experience I am more than happy to oblige. As far as political commentary or opinions go, I am guilty as charged for running my opinion up the flag pole and being less accepting of others and their views. I am working on that but it still bothers me when people are less accepting of my opinion or views too. So I usually just take things with a grain of salt and move on rather than confront someone unless it has something to do with God, America, Guns, Constitution, Liberty, family, any branch of the service, my friends on RP or........well you get the picture I am sure.
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I came for military fellowship. We have to remember that regardless of faults, this forum does a great service. Just last week a member would have left us, but got the help they needed through here, and they are still here!
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LT Brad McInnis
SGT Ben Keen I don't know if this is possible, but I see a lot of people posting stories through 3rd party apps. Many of those pull up click bait articles. Maybe you can ban that ability? Personally, not a fan of banning, we are all adults and can chose what we decide to read/watch.
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I am here to support all of my brothers and sisters in arms. I have felt that this forum was long needed. The comraderie as well as the interesting articles. I have come to know different people with differing viewpoints. My only problems with anyone on either side has been the use of fake news information. After correcting several members they found reliable sources. Some still try to throw up anything negative on either side. I myself am a centrist. Many would call me a libertarian. Maybe. I believe we need to be respectful. I know sometimes it is hard. But in the end we have all been there done that. So brothers and sisters please enjoy the information. Please help one another. If you know of a friend who is having a difficult time please stay in touch with them.
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My situation is unique that I have a wealth of knowledge and I am willing to share it, I have always put the soldier first in remembrance of me. As a young NCO I had nothing but bad information and even worse in training. The good ole boy system is the worst system in the world and it plagues our military in the worst way. If I can help just one Soldier to take a step up without becoming a toxic NCO, then it's worth it. If we can help those on active duty then those that have retired and still care then this is the place to be.
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I come here to keep in contact with the military community and help when I can. I'll express a political opinion, but that's about it. I'm not here to debate Trump, Democrats, Republicans, or others and I try to remain civil at all times. I am more likely to be opinionated about military subjects on here than argue politics, although sometimes that is a very thin line.
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Rallypoint shares some of the blame. They've dovetailed interactions among members into only 3 categories: questions, comments, links. There is no method to just...bullshit. Like every service member I've ever met wants to do. War stories, bullshit stories, helpful stories. Anecdotal conversations that can teach others. Nope. Now, you can post a link. A FB-style update, or a highly regimented question. RP is partially suffering at it's own behest.
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SGT Ben Keen A lot of comments. So I guess there is interest. I am actually an RP novice. I am a member of a very small group and I enjoy their postings. Most are not too political. I do wonder about the large number of members who are disrespectful to the President and First Lady. I suspect these same people use graffiti in the head and washroom to bash the Skipper and other members of the management time.
Why am I here. Mostly for the fun of it and the fellowship of people with shared interest.
Why am I here. Mostly for the fun of it and the fellowship of people with shared interest.
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Fellowship. After I retired, there was a void in my life that had been filled by fellowship. I still talk with many that are or were Active Duty, but it was not the same as a retiree for me. I like talking to people that have a common bond as I do. I don't actually have any friends that aren't affiliated in some way with military service. I don't talk to that many people otherwise.
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