Do you like the new RallyPoint answer category options?

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:33:05 -0400

Apparently RallyPoint just re-structured the answers drop down to show categories of discussion. They also removed the start a discussion option so you have to click the link at the top of the right hand column. When you post a new question you also must select a general category. What say you all?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2014 2:34 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:34:22 -0400

An awesome addition

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2014 2:34 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:34:41 -0400

So far I like it. Its at least a start to better organization of the answers section!

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Jul 2 at 2014 2:38 PM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:38:43 -0400

I think that it is a good addition to the forum section sir. A lot of folks came up on the net to offer suggestions for better organization and search features within the forum section. I think that this upgrade caters to a lot of those suggestions. I am sure that this is only the initial crack at the discussion section. I bet that there will be much more to follow.

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Jul 2 at 2014 2:46 PM

LTC Yinon Weiss — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:46:26 -0400

The new Answers categories are intended to create some additional order, without creating unnecessary separation or limiting perspectives. We believe that the diversity of thought and discussion is one of RallyPoint's greatest strengths, and don't want to isolate people too much. On the other hand, we know that some people rather keep the business side and the fun side separate, so this allows for a bit of the best of both worlds.

Thanks to many RallyPoint members who have contributed with their ideas to bring us here:

... and so many other RallyPoint members that I can't possibly list in one place who help us make the site better all the time.

We look forward to your additional feedback!

Response by LCpl Steve Wininger made Jul 2 at 2014 2:46 PM

LCpl Steve Wininger — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:46:32 -0400

It will make looking for discussions of interest to me a bit easier. Although I am a troll, and an opinionated one at that, I will still be looking for discussions of interest in all categories. PROGRESS!!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2014 2:50 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:50:20 -0400

not a bad idea, hopefully it works unlike the hide something from my updates (been trying to hide the damn salute the lieutenant thing since forever and it still shows in my updates)

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Jul 2 at 2014 2:54 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:54:52 -0400

I have reviewed it and concur. We can go ahead and make it official now.

Response by CPT Laurie H. made Jul 2 at 2014 3:09 PM

CPT Laurie H. — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 15:09:29 -0400

If you're looking for some additional guidance on where to put your new discussion, please take a look at our support page here: http://support.rallypoint.com/customer/portal/articles/1599148-what-are-general-answers-categories- Those details will also be added to RP 301-1 for reference.

2-, 3-, and 4-Star Member Administrators can also adjust categories when necessary!

Answers Categories

General categories help keep Answers better organized for members who are looking to browse discussions by broad categor...

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jul 2 at 2014 3:15 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 15:15:29 -0400

I think we are nearing the point (if we haven't already arrived there) where we will need a completely separate category dedicated specifically to SSG Robert Burns . :)

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2014 3:22 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 15:22:26 -0400

I think it will be an awesome addition and I'm sure it will make several people happy. I'll probably keep it on "All" but once I test it out more, who knows what Ill use.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2014 11:51 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:51:23 -0400

I Loooooooooooooooooooove it! Makes it so much easier to find a particular topic and sort through posts that are older that I may have missed before.