Posted on Nov 10, 2014
Are members forgetting the purpose of RallyPoint?
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*** First, let me start with saying that the topic names I am about to write about are not meant to point members out or demean them in anyway! ***
So, are we as members starting to forget the purpose behind RallyPoint? In my opinion, I see RallyPoint as a tool to interface with Veterans and current members of all branches of the military on topics relating to our services, being able to ask questions about specific topics, or voice opinion on military related matters. I may be off base here, but that is what RallyPoint seems to me.
I have seen numerous examples of what I believe are great topics for dicussion, such as: 1) Marine Poser Finally Gets Busted (relates to stolen valor). 2) Cancealed carry for CAC holders. 3) How do you feel about correcting someone of higher rank (great topic for junior enlisted / officers with limited experience in the military). And there are 1000s more.
On the other hand, I have seen topics that I question as to what point they have on RallyPoint and that seem more like a FaceBook question. Topics such as: 1) Private or Ninja, where do you stand? 2) Console Wars (talking about game controllers). 3) Sci Fi Beatdown, What is your favorite SciFi Movie / Series? And there are a few others. Although these may be interesting topics, what do they have to do with "Rallying" around our military service.
Just my thoughts on the topic. Interested in hearing other's thoughts as well!
So, are we as members starting to forget the purpose behind RallyPoint? In my opinion, I see RallyPoint as a tool to interface with Veterans and current members of all branches of the military on topics relating to our services, being able to ask questions about specific topics, or voice opinion on military related matters. I may be off base here, but that is what RallyPoint seems to me.
I have seen numerous examples of what I believe are great topics for dicussion, such as: 1) Marine Poser Finally Gets Busted (relates to stolen valor). 2) Cancealed carry for CAC holders. 3) How do you feel about correcting someone of higher rank (great topic for junior enlisted / officers with limited experience in the military). And there are 1000s more.
On the other hand, I have seen topics that I question as to what point they have on RallyPoint and that seem more like a FaceBook question. Topics such as: 1) Private or Ninja, where do you stand? 2) Console Wars (talking about game controllers). 3) Sci Fi Beatdown, What is your favorite SciFi Movie / Series? And there are a few others. Although these may be interesting topics, what do they have to do with "Rallying" around our military service.
Just my thoughts on the topic. Interested in hearing other's thoughts as well!
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Sir, I think so long as the more vapid topics are relegated to the off-topic forums, then it's not as much of a problem. That said, RP's algorithms seem to place more emphasis on discussions that receive more upvotes and comments meaning the easy inoffensive topics can take over one's feed. I believe that the off-topic questions should be removed from the main feeds and only visible when people go there specifically.
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Maybe it's the point of humanizing our troops as just regular people, even to our own selves as well as the public, not to mention a tension reliever (?) for those in theater. Sir I do however apologize if my opinions are off the mark.
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CPL Aaron Cottingham No need to apologize....opinions are what we fight for, just the topics that some post seem a bit off the mark for me.
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I agree for the most part. I took down my SCI-FI thread which was a big hit, but it was posted 6 months ago when I was brand new and it wasn't right for the stated purpose. I read the RP 3-1 a hundred times and went back and deleted every one of mine that went against their mission statement. That was a waste of time...and I'll leave it at that.
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