Posted on Feb 19, 2014
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With more and more people joining RallyPoint, which is great to see, I've gotten a few Connection Requests from members who are not verified (no green SM, V, or R next to their name). <div><br></div><div>As someone who loves networking I do not mind the requests at all but I've started trying to review their profiles looking for some things we share. It could be a unit we both served in, area that we live, interests such as photography, just something. If I met you in person, than no big deal, I add right away.</div><div><br></div><div>The question I have for the group is how much weight do you put into the whole Verified/Non-Verified thing? I know we have talked about should Non-Verified accounts be able to access certain parts of the site and whatnot; in this discussion, I'm wondering what others think when they get a request to connect from a non-verified account over a verified account.</div>
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I give them a month and then if they aren't verified I don't respond to them. They are probably legit, but they could also be 12. It's too easy t get verified. It isn't a security issue. In all the links they even say to "block out all the sensitive information." But unless things change, it is their right to remain that way. I can't stand it that they can spew crap and get to down-vote verified members. No bueno.
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PVT Donovan Graham
Doesn't one need to type in their social to verify their military status/records to get onto this site? That's what I remember doing, at least.
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I was invited here by a couple LinkedIn contacts. LinkedIn has unit groups also. Many groups are locked to members only and some are open to the public. I served with many of the group or LinkedIn members. I do not need to prove my service to anyone. Being verified or not is not going to stop a poser. I do not care about points or a percentage. I do not think I have ever voted anyone down. I just respond to an interesting conversation.
Take away the vote, get points for people posting a comment. Negative or positive comments show you that you influenced a response and advanced a conversation. Your business model and you defended the posers right to troll.
Take away the vote, get points for people posting a comment. Negative or positive comments show you that you influenced a response and advanced a conversation. Your business model and you defended the posers right to troll.
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I put much weight on this once I know that RP Admin has verified a person's status. RP asks for credible proof that cannot be concocted so you know you are getting a real Soldier/Marine, Airmen or Sailor once they are verified.
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SGT Ben Keen, I never used to consider it very much. However, it seems lately to have become more important. It's not that hard to verify service.
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SGT Ben Keen If they're not verified I don't respond to them, after a week or so, I will put them in the Ignore category which I recheck to see if they become verified. It matters whether someone is verified or not. If someone is verified I will add them. I don't add those I don't know and are not verified. I like what SFC Mark Merino said as well. It's not that hard to get verified.
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PO2 Irvin D. Etscorn
The thing is, I haven't been told how to or seen any guide lines to get this done. I can't give Admin. my social and look at my service record ?
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PO2 Irvin D. Etscorn - http://www.rallypoint.com/verify
Click on this link and hopefully this helps. I'm waiting for my account to be verified as well.
Click on this link and hopefully this helps. I'm waiting for my account to be verified as well.
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It's shady, I found a coast guardsman from St Petersburg Russia on here. Probably not legit. Turned it in and he got deleted.
Additionally. ISIS or other terror organizations could be combing the site for intel.
Additionally. ISIS or other terror organizations could be combing the site for intel.
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I prefer a Verified account because it shows a sense of dedication and interest in the community. If there's no visible effort, then I have no desire to Connect with them since I wouldn't feel confident that they'll even be around to share discussions or update their profile.
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I, myself am still pretty new to RP. With that being said, the few that have sent requests to me, I will often accept. For those that I have sent requests to, often it is because I have read some of their comments and I like how they think....does not mean I accept/agree with EVERYTHING that they say, but I try to understand WHAT they are saying. I also try to look for something like a common location, common interests, etc. Also, I am automatically a connection (regardless of their status) for anyone that I have invited. I don't think it is a huge issue, but I do like to know a little bit prior to connection in most cases.
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I don't mind accepting them. Maybe they are new and want to test the waters so to speak and get a feel for the site before committing to it and verifying.
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I am a Marine served in Desert Storm my unit was awarded a NUC and we also received a combat action ribbon. I did to pumps one right back to the Gulf aboard the USS Saipan for operation provide comfort for the Kurds. That wound up being 9 months. I was also maratouriously promoted out of boot camp to PFC, and went on to become class leader at Fort Sill FDC/ FO school. My Father was an F-4 pilot in Nam flew 100 missions and received the distinguished flying cross. So I come from a long line of military men in my family. And don’t know why I am not being vetted into RallyPoint? Semipermanent Fi
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SSG Carlos Madden
Hi Francis,
If you need help verifying please let us know. We'll help you out.
http://support.rallypoint.com/customer/portal/articles/1342956
If you need help verifying please let us know. We'll help you out.
http://support.rallypoint.com/customer/portal/articles/1342956
Verifying your account is an essential part of your user experience, as more of the network becomes opened up to you aft...
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