Have you ever thought about leaving RallyPoint? Why? Why did you stay?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 23:43:36 -0500

I am curious if anyone on here thought about leaving RallyPoint. Why did you think of leaving? Why did you If so what made you stay?

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2015 11:49 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 23:49:02 -0500

I took a hiatus, and now I'm back... does that count?! : )

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2015 12:00 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:49 -0500

This is my Facebook

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2015 12:05 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:05:54 -0500

At risk of sounding like a broken record, because I've said it in other threads, yes because of the format of the site. I stayed, because I like to talk military and this place is more transparent than other military sites. Meaning I know the true status of the people I'm talking to.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jan 31 at 2015 12:13 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:13:30 -0500

Yes I have, the reason is pretty simple. The discussion format is one of the worst layouts to actually encourage discussion out there. It's anti intuitive, labor intenvise and just plain not user friendly (especially the app). What keeps me coming back is the uniqueness of the actual concept and even more so the people!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2015 12:13 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:13:57 -0500

This place is like a train wreck.........................you know it's gonna be ugly but you just can't stop looking.

Response by PO2 Jonathan Scharff made Jan 31 at 2015 12:29 AM

PO2 Jonathan Scharff — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:29:03 -0500

As I have said on other threads, I have thought about leaving RP when I hear that admin changes people's posts or has added photos to them without acknowledging that they have done so. In fact the last time I expressed this feeling my post was removed! Apparently there is freedom of expression on this site as long as you don't critize admin for changing members posts.

Obviously I don't think this should be happening and while I have asked for a specific RP policy on this matter none has been offered. I think that is sad. We have already had one SM get disciplined for how his post was changed. This should not be tolerated.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2015 1:04 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 01:04:21 -0500

I once took a hiatus because other life concerns took priority and RP was taking time away from focusing on them, but once things cleared up I returned. I enjoy the community here and keeping in touch with my military roots. There are just some things that are easier to talk about here than with my civilian counter parts due to the commonly shared life experiences the military gives us.

Response by SGT Kevin Smith made Jan 31 at 2015 7:58 AM

SGT Kevin Smith — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 07:58:34 -0500

I think about it. Too many try to pull Rank and the last time I checked, this site is not endorsed by any arm of the Military. I have not left yet and still might. Haven't decided yet.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jan 31 at 2015 11:56 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 11:56:57 -0500

I've yet to think of leaving. Haven't been here that long. The best thing I like is the military direction of discussions. I miss being around the military and not too many of us here in Denmark. Keeps my fix in place.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2015 12:31 PM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 12:31:20 -0500

I can't leave. I would miss the exchanges. It keeps my mindgrapes sharp. Lol

I would suggest being able to stack by currency/chronologically. I find myself in a rabbit hole sometimes and then realize I missed additions to threads that I genuinely am interested in seeing come to fruition.

Response by SPC James Mcneil made Jan 31 at 2015 2:53 PM

SPC James Mcneil — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 14:53:39 -0500

I haven't thought about it. I like it here.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2015 1:41 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 13:41:27 -0500

I've not really ever wanted to leave it...but I've gotten sick of it. So I stay away for a few weeks then jump back in. Sometimes when people can't just agree to disagree and then take it to a new level drives me bonkers and I don't want to read it.
That said I love RP and have gained a lot of knowledge and insight from using it and I'm not giving it up that easy!

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2015 6:47 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 18:47:03 -0500

LTC Private RallyPoint Member. I think about leaving all the time . . . but I just adore and am entranced by the people here.
Warmest Regards, Sandy

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2015 11:08 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 23:08:59 -0500

Leave Rally Point? UNACCEPTABLE!

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 2 at 2015 2:39 PM

SGT Jim Z. — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 14:39:34 -0500

At first it appeared not what I was looking for however, after staying away and just receiving updates I saw that Rallypoint could be a good resource to share knowledge and to network.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Feb 15 at 2015 11:56 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 23:56:21 -0500

I think about it all the time. For me, not all the changes over the last 6 months have been for the better. But that is just my opinion. RallyPoint could be twice as good for the rest of you. Like all things in life, when something are no longer fun we move on and find the new shiny toy.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2015 9:26 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 21:26:31 -0500

I almost left because an admin removed one of my posts. They said it was taken down because there was already a post on the subject, and if I wanted to contribute to the subject, I needed to stick with the original post. I was good with that. However, a day or two later, a different admin made a post almost exactly like mine on the exact same subject. That post is still up. I can't stand inconsistency amongst authority. I stayed because it was petty. I pulled up my big boy pants and got over it.

Response by SrA Andrea West made Feb 16 at 2015 9:51 PM

SrA Andrea West — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 21:51:50 -0500

I thought about leaving because of a pervasive negativity in some of the posts, but came back because of the nice people I have met here. I think RP has its ups and downs, but overall is a good thing.

Response by Sgt Jennifer Mohler made Feb 17 at 2015 7:54 AM

Sgt Jennifer Mohler — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 07:54:13 -0500

I did take a break because my classes in collage got too intense for me to engage in social media.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made May 9 at 2015 3:21 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Sat, 09 May 2015 15:21:56 -0400

Yes I did and do. So far I stay on because I believe in the potential for RallyPoint to become the best place to source veteran talent for companies, and the potential of the community to keep itself respectful, professional and relevant.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 9:41 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 21:41:09 -0400

I've considered leaving RallyPoint because of people that act like five year olds when they get called out on their bullshit (including field grade officers who ought to know better)........

I've stayed because I've made friends on here that I value highly.

I'm still considering leaving because of the bullshit that happened to TSgt Hunter Logan based on false accusations from MAJ Carl Ballinger . She was removed as an admin by CPT Laurie H. and has since been banned by RallyPoint.

Furthermore, I explicitly stated that my objections to Dana Perrino being on RallyPoint were due to her civilian status, and I'd be equally objecting to Jay Carney's presence. I was explicitly called a liar, told not to take it personally, and had my integrity questioned. Had I responded in kind, I'd have been sanctioned by the admins.

RallyPoint is no longer about serving those of us who served, it's about click bait, and letting rabble rousers start trouble just to generate traffic. It provides the wrong impression of veterans and those of us still serving to the outside world. Most of us are stable, and have integrity. Unstable idiots are the exceptions, not the rule.

RallyPoint seems to be turning that on its ear.

And......RallyPoint staff seem to be biased. I do not trust that in the event of a dispute that I will get a fair and impartial hearing. That, and that alone is why I have not gone completely off the rails against those who have verbally attacked me and shown they have no honor whatsoever.

At this point, I'm going to have to be convinced to stay on RallyPoint. I'm about a half step away from deleting my account, as are many others.