Posted on Mar 9, 2020
How many people participate on RallyPoint on a regular basis? Daily? Weekly? Monthly? Even Annually?
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My ranking leads me to believe that I am one of more than 750,000 veterans registered on RP. How many active duty members are there? How many have died? How many registered, looked around and moved on? How many hung around a while until they got bored or were lured away by some other shiny new website? How many went away offended?
Why do I ask?
It seems that I see the same few faces responding to the same posts by other frequent visitors, daily visitors. Yes, I'm one of those and I too wonder if I shouldn't be doing something more useful with my time. I keep threatening to get back to writing stories but keep stopping by here to share my thoughts with any who might care to read them, or to share a few jokes with any whom might need a chuckle.
But recently I share something important, a tragedy that has visited one of our own. I thought it a worthy cause to donate my money and alert others to here on RallyPoint. Thus far, the response has been tepid. No, it didn't even rise to the level of "tepid".
I know that we didn't serve expecting to become wealthy. Indeed, for many, maybe most, every dollar counts. Still it seemed reasonable that this cause was worthy of even a little help.
A little girl, the daughter of one of our own is struggling with cancer. Her father reached out for help by establishing a GoFundMe account. His request was modest. Just $15,000. Imagine if just 2% of the registered RP veterans donated $1, he would have succeeded. Sadly, it hasn't happened.
That's why I ask: How many are participating on RP regularly? I can't imagine that many would walk away from this tragedy.
Why do I ask?
It seems that I see the same few faces responding to the same posts by other frequent visitors, daily visitors. Yes, I'm one of those and I too wonder if I shouldn't be doing something more useful with my time. I keep threatening to get back to writing stories but keep stopping by here to share my thoughts with any who might care to read them, or to share a few jokes with any whom might need a chuckle.
But recently I share something important, a tragedy that has visited one of our own. I thought it a worthy cause to donate my money and alert others to here on RallyPoint. Thus far, the response has been tepid. No, it didn't even rise to the level of "tepid".
I know that we didn't serve expecting to become wealthy. Indeed, for many, maybe most, every dollar counts. Still it seemed reasonable that this cause was worthy of even a little help.
A little girl, the daughter of one of our own is struggling with cancer. Her father reached out for help by establishing a GoFundMe account. His request was modest. Just $15,000. Imagine if just 2% of the registered RP veterans donated $1, he would have succeeded. Sadly, it hasn't happened.
That's why I ask: How many are participating on RP regularly? I can't imagine that many would walk away from this tragedy.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
CPT Jack Durish - I got and I reposted your event brother, but you're right on your assessment above in many ways.
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Sorry I missed the request. I haven't been here all that long, and as Spring gets closer I won't be able to stay connected as long.
There has been a couple incidents that were a little unnerving. Enough so that I haven't finished my profile. But, mostly I really look forward to seeing everyone's posts and comments, and answering them. I must be missing something though, because I wasn't aware there was any competition. I'm game if someone would explain, or point me in the direction where I can find out about it.
I don't know what it was like a couple years ago, but it's pretty fun now. I can't say enough how great it is to see posts from all the terrific people here, and how disappointing it is when someone isn't connected for a while.
Thanks everyone.
There has been a couple incidents that were a little unnerving. Enough so that I haven't finished my profile. But, mostly I really look forward to seeing everyone's posts and comments, and answering them. I must be missing something though, because I wasn't aware there was any competition. I'm game if someone would explain, or point me in the direction where I can find out about it.
I don't know what it was like a couple years ago, but it's pretty fun now. I can't say enough how great it is to see posts from all the terrific people here, and how disappointing it is when someone isn't connected for a while.
Thanks everyone.
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SPC Nancy Greene
I really enjoy ‘out’ connection
CPL Douglas Chrysler!
lol just ‘dip’ in & out lately...life is busy...
CPL Douglas Chrysler!
lol just ‘dip’ in & out lately...life is busy...
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CPL Douglas Chrysler
SPC Nancy Greene I know what you mean. It's been a hectic couple of months here too.
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SPC Nancy Greene
Definitely! Actually, the past year has been really hectic! Kind of enjoying the closings, no tourists, no golf tournaments, nothing open very late...actually have people willing to complete needed repairs to interior of my house?!Seem to be able to make the best of a ‘bad’ situation...LOLCPL Douglas Chrysler
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I used to regularly (weekly at the least) participate on Quora. I have since stopped and deleted the app. I found I didn't have time for it any more and it had much of the same thing over and over. I prefer this site on which I participate about 5 times per week. I have not seen the post to which you refer. I am quite certain now that I don't see everything from all my contacts.
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CPT Jack Durish I am usually on here daily. RallyPoint is a great way to provide guidance to new service members and potential recruits.
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Ask myself That question quite frequently Sir...I am in contact with above mentioned SM...very disappointing not more response & assistance...
Just My Two Cents...
Just My Two Cents...
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CPT Jack Durish Don't have a clue. I come and go...miss a few days...catch up...miss a week cause my grandson is around or I'm out of town...then catch up.... Many seem to be on daily...but good question.
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With two jobs Sir, I miss a lot of posts. But I enjoy stopping by and sometimes posting to wizz in the Post Toasties of the enemy.
I realize there is no rule on how many posts one can make. But it does clog up the toliet when one makes 10 posts in a row. Are they interested in all those different issues?
Have a great evening CPT,
I realize there is no rule on how many posts one can make. But it does clog up the toliet when one makes 10 posts in a row. Are they interested in all those different issues?
Have a great evening CPT,
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Jack, I can't remember if I saw that post or not. Can you post the link to the GoFundMe me page?
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