How is RallyPoint better than say LinkedIn or Facebook?

2015-07-03T18:22:31-04:00

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2015 6:26 PM

2015-07-03T18:26:11-04:00

It is definitely more of a community for specialized people than the other two. There is some tie to the military for those here - whether they are members, vets, civilian supporters, or employers looking to recruit. The other two are sites where anyone from anywhere can belong.

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Jul 3 at 2015 6:27 PM

2015-07-03T18:27:02-04:00

Rally Point gives Military associated members the chance to share their views their views with others. On Facebook, Military members are sometimes ridiculed by people who do not understand what Military and Veterans go through on a daily basis.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jul 3 at 2015 6:29 PM

2015-07-03T18:29:28-04:00

It's neither "better" or "worse" but it is different, as it is more Tailored.

RallyPoint is specifically tailored for those who have served in the military, where as Facebook is essentially an untailored site, and LinkedIn is tailored for business professionals.

Like a Venn Diagram, the overlap between the sites is there, and in some ways is huge.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2015 6:40 PM

2015-07-03T18:40:39-04:00

With Facebooks largely unmoderated nature, service members and veterans can say and do whatever they want behind a screen of anonymity. Groups like Pog boot fuck and just the tip are largely negative in nature giving all service members a bad image. It's gotten so bad that the phrase "angry Facebook veterab" is a very real thing. I'm embarrassed by most of what these groups put on there and the mob mentality that they breed.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2015 6:47 PM

2015-07-03T18:47:25-04:00

It's of, by, and for the military and military veterans. I don't get that on, say, LinkedIn or Facebook.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 3 at 2015 6:48 PM

2015-07-03T18:48:28-04:00

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS hit the nail on the head. LinkedIn has become more of a social site then what was intended for (Business and professionals). I see this every day because I use it for most of my business contacts in the Healthcare Industry. Facebook for me is for family, friends, high school friends, college friends, and a lot of personal stuff about people that gets posted that wouldn't be appropriate for RP. RP gives all the services, veterans, retirees, active duty, reserves, national guard, and coast guard a place to start discussions that are related to the RP family and get discussions on news that affect everyone in the military as well as the public. It is different and based on a point system (if your interested in that) and allows you to join various groups based on your hobbies and things you like to do as well. It allow everyone to professional agree or disagree with others or provide a different perspective. I have learned so much more about the other service branches on RP that I may become a SME. Doubt it. I have made some very good connections on RP and then I have a lot of connections that haven't even finished their profiles or they don't visit RP at all after joining. It is what it is!

Response by CAPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2015 7:18 PM

2015-07-03T19:18:25-04:00

We're all on the same team here. There are dissenting views, which is good because otherwise it would be boring. But we share a spoken and unspoken bond of service that can't be replicated on the other two sites except inside smaller groups. I like it here.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Jul 4 at 2015 4:32 AM

2015-07-04T04:32:51-04:00

Different. If I could only keep one I would probably keep Facebook.

Response by MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2015 8:30 PM

2015-08-11T20:30:01-04:00

I think your question is very appropriate. Better question? Has anyone found the golden path for transitioning soldiers from Military to Corporate? I have seen many programs out there and some may have value but I am not seeing the teaching, coaching, mentoring needed to make the leap or the bridge. I welcome comments and responses.

Just trying to make it happen and show the glide path.

Response by CPT John M. O'Connor made Dec 22 at 2015 6:09 PM

2015-12-22T18:09:17-05:00

It is different. There is room for all.

Response by SFC Joseph McCausland made Feb 18 at 2016 10:36 PM

2016-02-18T22:36:27-05:00

LinkedIn is geared towards the...business community

Facebook... the social community

Rally Point...of course, the military community