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'm here to share my experience with my brothers and sisters in the service of our nation. I like to keep up with the issues of the day.
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I ran across a question connected to Rally Point on Facebook. I enjoy communicating with all. I am not bothered by the name calling when it is directed at me. If I respond to it, I will be respectful and devoid of returning name calling. I have been bothered by someone calling someone else names and will defend the subject of the name calling when I see it. While I have been blocked by one person, I cannot envision myself blocking anyone.
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I am here to connect with fellow Veterans who understand what it means to have served in one branch or another of our nation's military. As only another Vet can truly understand what it means to have done so.
Also to reconnect with others that I served with, as even though I have a number of civilian friends, many who are not Veterans, they just do not understand where I am coming from, what I have done or what I would still do when it comes to standing up and if need be in the gap for this country we call the United States.
You as my brothers and sisters in arms, you know what I mean.
We are all part of an elite group that at one time or another wrote a blank check to the people and this country in the amount up to and including our life, if need be. We each have our reason for doing so.
Also to reconnect with others that I served with, as even though I have a number of civilian friends, many who are not Veterans, they just do not understand where I am coming from, what I have done or what I would still do when it comes to standing up and if need be in the gap for this country we call the United States.
You as my brothers and sisters in arms, you know what I mean.
We are all part of an elite group that at one time or another wrote a blank check to the people and this country in the amount up to and including our life, if need be. We each have our reason for doing so.
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I'm here to ask and answer military specific questions that troops don't feel comfortable asking people in their rating chain.
Unfortunately I've seen less value on the forum lately. In fact what i consider the best question I've asked on here got 2 great answers from O6 officers but was removed by a moderator. I'm not sure if this is happening to other posts but i don't see any daily emoji posts being removed.
Unfortunately I've seen less value on the forum lately. In fact what i consider the best question I've asked on here got 2 great answers from O6 officers but was removed by a moderator. I'm not sure if this is happening to other posts but i don't see any daily emoji posts being removed.
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I was looking for two friends. Now I am helping to answer questions, as best I can. Still looking for my friends in the mean time
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I come here for the camaraderie and varied discussions about the military. I have a keen interest about military history and the lessons learned and how it applies today. However some people would rather attack a poster instead of the message. Case in point is a SSG and LTC being oblivious to a caustic response that my opinion is stupid. I did not appreciate that discourse and found it acrimonious as they repeatedly posted how their responses were acceptable. When we peel back the onion, I believe most all of us are proponents of dignity and respect.
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SGT Ben Keen, You’re right on identifying the causes and sharing your professional opinion and services. Here on RallyPoint which I joined was because of service. Never Stop Serving Others. Here I found liked minded people who are willing to share their thoughts, knowledge, and especially their time. We can all get along without criticizing each other by being a positive and informative leader. We are All leaders and have a great deal in common with serving our Country faithfully and continue to be a better individual. I’m very honored and thankful for you and your staff on the fantastic job you all do and provide for us all here on RallyPoint. I Salute you and Your Staff for a Job Well Done. James
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I think the blame rest squarely on you. As soon as civilians were allowed in here, shit went straight to hell.
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