SSG Audwin Scott1089444<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you think having a profile picture for your RP account should be mandatory?2015-11-05T08:46:36-05:00SSG Audwin Scott1089444<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you think having a profile picture for your RP account should be mandatory?2015-11-05T08:46:36-05:002015-11-05T08:46:36-05:00SSG Audwin Scott1089448<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think it should be required and I do know some could still post a fact picture. I think it will help some on those that troll without a face on RP.Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Nov 5 at 2015 8:47 AM2015-11-05T08:47:37-05:002015-11-05T08:47:37-05:00Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS1089471<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Required no. Encourage yes. It's disconcerting when you see the grey box. <br /><br />Having a 10 day countdown, and then putting "random" photos of folks like Bill Murray (Stripes), Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle), Vincent D'Onofrio (Full Metal Jacket), Steve Martin (Sgt Bilko), Phil Silvers (Sgt Bilko), Paulie Shore (In the Army Now) would incentivize putting a "legitimate" picture up.Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Nov 5 at 2015 9:00 AM2015-11-05T09:00:12-05:002015-11-05T09:00:12-05:00CPT Private RallyPoint Member1089485<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="771982" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/771982-ssg-audwin-scott">SSG Audwin Scott</a> I think the requirement is perfectly ok the way it is. I think it's ok to limit who has information about you and who doesn't. We may privately share information about ourselves with each other through messages, if we feel comfortable enough to do that over time. This site has people on it who are unverified, headhunters, civilians, family members, military prospects, cadets,..... Controlling who has access to your data/picture is a good thing.Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 9:05 AM2015-11-05T09:05:33-05:002015-11-05T09:05:33-05:00LT Private RallyPoint Member1089487<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't think a picture should be required but I do disagree with the members who are allowed to redact their names from their profiles.Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 9:05 AM2015-11-05T09:05:58-05:002015-11-05T09:05:58-05:00LCpl Ash Carson1089516<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't think it should be required but it is nice to see a face that your having a conversation withResponse by LCpl Ash Carson made Nov 5 at 2015 9:22 AM2015-11-05T09:22:42-05:002015-11-05T09:22:42-05:001SG Private RallyPoint Member1089532<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, not required.<br />I do think that if you really want to cut down on cowardly internet sniping, a requirement for your real, full name should be required.<br />Professionals have no reason to hide their identity and own their own statements.Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 9:36 AM2015-11-05T09:36:47-05:002015-11-05T09:36:47-05:00Sgt Justin Ranson1089554<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, some of us work in industries or parts of the government where we may not want our photos broadcast about the internet.Response by Sgt Justin Ranson made Nov 5 at 2015 9:56 AM2015-11-05T09:56:32-05:002015-11-05T09:56:32-05:00SSG Todd Halverson1089567<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I do not think it should be required to have a picture. But, it is nice to be able to put a name to a face as we are having conversations with each other. It also projects a more professional appearance when you have your picture on your profile. Though I do think that everyone should be required to use their full name and not just initials. This may help cut down on the trolling on the site. Plus, you never know, someday you may want to reach out to a member for assistance with a job, or you may actually end up trying to work for someone on here.Response by SSG Todd Halverson made Nov 5 at 2015 10:08 AM2015-11-05T10:08:15-05:002015-11-05T10:08:15-05:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member1089628<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not required. If a SM doesn't want to put up their picture that's their own choice. Given the site requires a full name... And most include their current duty station. I'd be pretty easy to track down anyone of us to the company level. I think it's one of the better aspects of this community. A jackrabbit running his mouth can meet the very real cost of such a decision.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 10:48 AM2015-11-05T10:48:20-05:002015-11-05T10:48:20-05:00SSG Warren Swan1089640<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I like the idea, but the minute you make it mandatory, you'll start seeing google pics of random individuals who are not who they claim to be on here. I do think we should be able to see the name of the individuals tho. If you're really worried about being "seen" or "hacked" or even spotted by your CoC, then you should take a knee, drink some water, and re-evaluate why you're on RP or any other social media site. (Insert rank here) Servicemember should not be allowed in my opinion.Response by SSG Warren Swan made Nov 5 at 2015 10:52 AM2015-11-05T10:52:45-05:002015-11-05T10:52:45-05:00SrA Edward Vong1089681<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It wouldn't be a bad idea to have a photo ID required as to be a verified member, one needs to submit documentation that they have served.Response by SrA Edward Vong made Nov 5 at 2015 11:11 AM2015-11-05T11:11:59-05:002015-11-05T11:11:59-05:00TSgt Kenneth Ellis1089685<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes.Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Nov 5 at 2015 11:13 AM2015-11-05T11:13:21-05:002015-11-05T11:13:21-05:00MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca1089761<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" and <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="299417" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/299417-38b-civil-affairs-specialist-retired">1SG Private RallyPoint Member</a> combined sum it up nicely. If we are a professional organization then represent yourself on the site appropriately w/o "the man" mandating us to do so. It's one of the things as vets we should be proud to do anyways. Rock on RP!Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 5 at 2015 11:54 AM2015-11-05T11:54:16-05:002015-11-05T11:54:16-05:00SA Harold Hansmann1089888<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not showing your name, rank, and/or pic, "so sorry, you cannot post or reply to threads!" "have a nice day!"Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Nov 5 at 2015 12:41 PM2015-11-05T12:41:46-05:002015-11-05T12:41:46-05:00SGT James Hastings1089928<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would think so, especially if it is verified to actually be that person.Response by SGT James Hastings made Nov 5 at 2015 12:54 PM2015-11-05T12:54:34-05:002015-11-05T12:54:34-05:00SSgt Judy L1090642<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Its niceResponse by SSgt Judy L made Nov 5 at 2015 5:01 PM2015-11-05T17:01:50-05:002015-11-05T17:01:50-05:00PO2 Peter Klein1090644<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Mandatory, probably not. Encouraged absolutely!. It is good to have a face to link to people you communicating with. If you are using RallyPoint to look for a job, then it is mandatory, Without it a potential employer may wonder what you are hiding. Obviously there are those with MOS that require them to "fly under the radar."Response by PO2 Peter Klein made Nov 5 at 2015 5:02 PM2015-11-05T17:02:28-05:002015-11-05T17:02:28-05:00SSgt Private RallyPoint Member1090652<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Let people be themselves. Most it seems want a picture on their profile. People not having one does not bother the majority of us. Making it mandatory to have one would simply turn people away who would have valuable input into conversations. I can also see people just putting pictures of random stuff they googled just to meet the requirement to make an account.Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 5:06 PM2015-11-05T17:06:39-05:002015-11-05T17:06:39-05:00SCPO Private RallyPoint Member1091237<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you also think it should be limited to a professional, business-like image, or military attire? More than a few profile photos project a unquestionably different intent.Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 9:49 PM2015-11-05T21:49:57-05:002015-11-05T21:49:57-05:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member1091865<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It's not required on RP but I think that it allows others who you talk to and those that see your profile get to know you a little bit better. Put a face to the name and make it more of a community.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 8:39 AM2015-11-06T08:39:01-05:002015-11-06T08:39:01-05:00Sgt Kelli Mays1092252<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When someone does have their photo it makes me wonder why?Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Nov 6 at 2015 11:34 AM2015-11-06T11:34:04-05:002015-11-06T11:34:04-05:00SMSgt Thor Merich1092361<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, I do not. While posting a picture should be encouraged, I can see why some folks, for security reasons, would not want to do it. But if that is your fear, you probably should not be on RP (or any other social/professional network) in the first place. However, I do think that real, complete names should be used as this forum is more professional in nature than social.Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Nov 6 at 2015 12:20 PM2015-11-06T12:20:44-05:002015-11-06T12:20:44-05:00Sgt John Henry1092566<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For security reasons, some servicemembers cannot share their picture with the public.Response by Sgt John Henry made Nov 6 at 2015 1:48 PM2015-11-06T13:48:29-05:002015-11-06T13:48:29-05:00SPC Joshua Heath1092604<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes. It's a good way of knowing who we are speaking and it hopefully humanizes everyone.Response by SPC Joshua Heath made Nov 6 at 2015 1:59 PM2015-11-06T13:59:35-05:002015-11-06T13:59:35-05:00SSG David Dickson1092830<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, but as a professional and proud member of the group, I should and will correct this deficiency before I get reactivated and summarily smoked by any or all my former NCO's.Response by SSG David Dickson made Nov 6 at 2015 3:29 PM2015-11-06T15:29:17-05:002015-11-06T15:29:17-05:00CDR Kenneth Kaiser1093115<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I can see it especially for you young guys but I retired about the same time many of you joined or were born. I can't remember anymore where and when I was during my career because I was embarked on a second career and retired from that. As far as the curriculum vitae, I think I summed that up. I was a systems guy starting out on tactical systems and working through and up to intelligence systems and problems. Even that was 8 years ago. Time fliesResponse by CDR Kenneth Kaiser made Nov 6 at 2015 6:25 PM2015-11-06T18:25:58-05:002015-11-06T18:25:58-05:00Private RallyPoint Member1093201<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>OptionalResponse by Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 7:44 PM2015-11-06T19:44:12-05:002015-11-06T19:44:12-05:00SFC Christopher Perry1093407<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Indeed, but then I am one that feels getting your profile up to at least a semi-acceptable level should be mandatory.Response by SFC Christopher Perry made Nov 6 at 2015 10:34 PM2015-11-06T22:34:30-05:002015-11-06T22:34:30-05:00LCDR Private RallyPoint Member1093657<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I can't really say that I care. Some people aren't comfortable with showing their image online, and I'm sure others are hiding behind anonymity so they can feel free to say or act in a way they otherwise wouldn't. Whichever the case may be, it doesn't affect me or my opinions, nor how I deal with situations or personal attacks from other members, so I don't see how it changes anything. If people want to remain anonymous, that's up to them.Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2015 2:58 AM2015-11-07T02:58:52-05:002015-11-07T02:58:52-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member1093777<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>its been part of the deal since the beginning so yes i think so.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2015 7:39 AM2015-11-07T07:39:36-05:002015-11-07T07:39:36-05:00SGT Mark Rhodes1093790<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I personally think it should be a mandatory feature before you are validated. If I was looking at joining a new group I would scout it out with not picture. But I have really enjoyed being apart of the comradeship of this group of fine Warriors.Response by SGT Mark Rhodes made Nov 7 at 2015 8:11 AM2015-11-07T08:11:43-05:002015-11-07T08:11:43-05:00SrA Daniel Hunter1093877<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, especially for active members. Unless RP can be sure that non-members cannot view the profiles of members. If someone feels it better to not have their picture on here I am fine with that. I would like to see better verification of members though.Response by SrA Daniel Hunter made Nov 7 at 2015 9:48 AM2015-11-07T09:48:03-05:002015-11-07T09:48:03-05:00SGT Francis Wright1094065<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It would be nice, but mandatory? No not really.Response by SGT Francis Wright made Nov 7 at 2015 12:28 PM2015-11-07T12:28:12-05:002015-11-07T12:28:12-05:00SPC Mark Beard1094425<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>no it should not be mandatory however i think when you see a face with profile it lets you see who you are in contact withResponse by SPC Mark Beard made Nov 7 at 2015 7:02 PM2015-11-07T19:02:23-05:002015-11-07T19:02:23-05:00COL Jon Thompson1094766<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There would not be a way to verify it is actually them unless some they know sees it and reports it. I do agree that full names should be used, especially if this is to be a professional forum. I know I do question the authenticity of those who do not have full names (first and last).Response by COL Jon Thompson made Nov 7 at 2015 10:22 PM2015-11-07T22:22:26-05:002015-11-07T22:22:26-05:00MAJ Matthew Arnold1094907<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In my opinion a picture should be encouraged but not required. Some active quiet professionals may not want to post a picture but enjoy the interaction on RP. As long as we don't turn it into the DA photo fiasco, which I don't really expect to happen, but I'm just saying it should stay unregulated.Response by MAJ Matthew Arnold made Nov 8 at 2015 12:25 AM2015-11-08T00:25:02-05:002015-11-08T00:25:02-05:00SSG Karl Fowler1129718<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>no it should not be mandatoryResponse by SSG Karl Fowler made Nov 24 at 2015 1:25 PM2015-11-24T13:25:55-05:002015-11-24T13:25:55-05:00CSM Richard StCyr2690379<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, while I think it helps with credibility there are some folks who perform jobs that may make having their picture posted a concern.<br />There's also that internet thing of who knows if someone is really posting their picture or just a picture of a random joe.Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Jun 30 at 2017 10:55 AM2017-06-30T10:55:18-04:002017-06-30T10:55:18-04:00Cpl Armando Mireles2690471<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is great to see who is who, but not necessary.Response by Cpl Armando Mireles made Jun 30 at 2017 11:25 AM2017-06-30T11:25:33-04:002017-06-30T11:25:33-04:00SGT Dave Tracy2690551<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'd rather see restrictions on activities of those not verified, than to see mandatory requirements on what kind of profile picture one has.Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Jun 30 at 2017 11:51 AM2017-06-30T11:51:19-04:002017-06-30T11:51:19-04:00TSgt Kenneth Ellis2690815<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, but I have a problem with anonymous. And pictures that try to indimidate people.Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Jun 30 at 2017 1:26 PM2017-06-30T13:26:18-04:002017-06-30T13:26:18-04:00SSgt Laura Kety2706791<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>While it might lend credibility to the user's account; making a profile picture mandatory seems a bit over-reaching for a "social media" type site. I think as current service members and veterans, we've had enough "mandatory" if you know what I mean. :)Response by SSgt Laura Kety made Jul 6 at 2017 1:20 PM2017-07-06T13:20:03-04:002017-07-06T13:20:03-04:00Lt Col Robert Van Hee2706806<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No. There is no good reason to force members to share a picture. I underdtand it would satisfy the curiosity of some people but thats to reason to make it mandatoryResponse by Lt Col Robert Van Hee made Jul 6 at 2017 1:25 PM2017-07-06T13:25:47-04:002017-07-06T13:25:47-04:00Capt Keith Glass2707746<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No. I limit my image on ALL social media, even LinkedIn. . . <br />Real name, yes. Photo ? No. .Response by Capt Keith Glass made Jul 6 at 2017 6:04 PM2017-07-06T18:04:50-04:002017-07-06T18:04:50-04:00MSgt James Bowers2707929<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I see no reason for it unless you are trying reduce the incidence of fraudulent members, in which case a redacted copy of the DD-214 make more sense with just the SS and personal info blocked out but leaving the control number.Response by MSgt James Bowers made Jul 6 at 2017 7:00 PM2017-07-06T19:00:39-04:002017-07-06T19:00:39-04:00CW3 Private RallyPoint Member2708377<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As long as you have the option to hide it from certain users. However, this is supposed to be a professional networking forum, and I personally feel that professionals should have no reason to hide who they are in that type of environment.Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2017 9:39 PM2017-07-06T21:39:05-04:002017-07-06T21:39:05-04:00TSgt Richard Logan2713817<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I see no reason why your photo should not be placed on your site.Response by TSgt Richard Logan made Jul 8 at 2017 7:38 PM2017-07-08T19:38:47-04:002017-07-08T19:38:47-04:00Sgt Arthur Went5061611<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>YesResponse by Sgt Arthur Went made Sep 26 at 2019 8:31 AM2019-09-26T08:31:33-04:002019-09-26T08:31:33-04:002015-11-05T08:46:36-05:00