How often are you on RallyPoint?

2014-04-23T09:57:29-04:00

There is a very large number of members and I'm curious to how often everyone is online.  (Im just looking for reassurance that I don't have a problem)Please be honest.  Honesty is best (that's what they told me at my intervention last night).

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 9:59 AM

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Almost three times a day just to check in and see if anyone new is on or to catch up on discussions.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Apr 23 at 2014 10:04 AM

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I may have to acknowledge I'm a junkie..

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Apr 23 at 2014 10:08 AM

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The rule of thumb is you multiply your answer by 3 to get the truth.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Apr 23 at 2014 10:29 AM

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While at work I leave it up hid under a screen and then just check RP every few minutes.

Response by SSG Laureano Pabon made Apr 23 at 2014 10:33 AM

2014-04-23T10:33:06-04:00

I'm here more than I'm on Facebook, at least at the current time, my contract with work is almost over so that maybe subject to change this month. I might have to use Special Forces tactics soon: "Any means, Any how" :)

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 10:33 AM

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Probably too much. At least the feed here isnt flooded with stupid memes and life lessons pictures....

Response by CMC Robert Young made Apr 23 at 2014 10:38 AM

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I DO NOT have the RP monkey on my back. I can quit anytime I want....really I can. It's not a problem. Who says it's a problem....just a quick comment here and there. Who is it hurting? No Facebook account by which to compare my activity.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 10:38 AM

2014-04-23T10:38:36-04:00

I am not on here much but try to equal it out as much as I am on Facebook. Still trying to figure out this social media site.

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Apr 23 at 2014 10:45 AM

2014-04-23T10:45:51-04:00

I'm definitely on here more than FB.
I definitely have a problem.
I'm definitely ok with having a problem.
:)

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Apr 23 at 2014 11:01 AM

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Probably more than I should be! 'nuff said !

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Apr 23 at 2014 11:08 AM

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Just enough to keep connected to my military family!

Response by Sgt John Henry made Apr 23 at 2014 11:13 AM

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I come on the site a few times a week - I enjoy engaging in the discussions.

Response by SSgt Mitchel Garcia made Apr 23 at 2014 11:38 AM

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But will increase that form now forward.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Apr 23 at 2014 11:45 AM

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This one I can log on at work and stay on.... facebook, I have more guilt on logging on and staying on.....

Response by LTJG Robert M. made Apr 23 at 2014 12:07 PM

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I check in on the site a couple of times during the day.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 1:16 PM

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Maybe once every couple of weeks.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Apr 23 at 2014 1:35 PM

2014-04-23T13:35:07-04:00

While I'm not able to get to Facebook from my work PC but I am to get to RallyPoint, I think during the work day, I'm on here more often than Facebook but normally because of the Veterans Advocacy I do, I find myself on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and RallyPoint about the same amount of time. Normally at home, when not watching hockey or out speaking or whatever, you will find me on my laptop with multiple tabs open in my browser bouncing back and forth and interacting with different people on different sites.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 1:58 PM

2014-04-23T13:58:43-04:00

Just joined

Response by TSgt Scott Hurley made Apr 23 at 2014 2:08 PM

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I would say yes on all counts since it is actually a good way to network and to find out what is going on with fellow vets and SM's. Now do I have a problem.... (Goes and puts the little voice back in its box)... I don't think so.....lol

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 2:10 PM

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Two to Three times a day. I like to see what other service members are talking about.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Apr 23 at 2014 2:39 PM

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I am RP a lot. I enjoy reading and taking part in interesting conversations with Privates to Colonels.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 3:18 PM

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I suspect my numbers will go up since I have the app on my phone now.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 3:33 PM

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There's a lot of lessons to be learned from many others, subordanite, peer, and senior. I know this sounds corny but I believe the saying "a wise man learns from others mistakes." This is the most user-friendly and educational way to do this at any time.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 4:16 PM

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I am on here entirely too often. Hello, my name is SrA Marsh, and I believe I may have a problem haha

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 5:23 PM

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While im waiting for outlook 2007 to update my email inbox. Thats how long it takes

Response by SSG Jeffrey Spencer made Apr 23 at 2014 6:47 PM

2014-04-23T18:47:34-04:00

My time has been growing lately. Some interesting discussions have been brought forward.

Response by CSM Michael Poll made Apr 23 at 2014 7:01 PM

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MOre than Facebook, I pop in ocasionally a few times per day, but I do have lapses of a week or 2 without looking from tim to time.

Response by Lt Col Skip Fleshman made Apr 23 at 2014 9:08 PM

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pretty much check it daily but excited about getting super targeted push notifications

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 10:19 PM

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I find this more valuable than Facebook, at least for professional means.

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made Apr 24 at 2014 2:55 AM

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This a problem ha ha ha
I like this problem

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2014 7:10 AM

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I spend a large time in when I'm in my office back and forth between this and responding to my email. Wife likes to call it my addiction and always thinks I'm on or askes me if i feed my addiction for the day.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Apr 24 at 2014 9:24 AM

2014-04-24T09:24:45-04:00

I check in a few times a day to see what new discussions are posted and to see what kind of responses, if any, have been made to my responses.

Response by PO2 Rocky Kleeger made Apr 24 at 2014 11:35 AM

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Depends on the day, I guess

Response by Sgt S.P. Woodke made Apr 24 at 2014 11:58 AM

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just stumbled on to this site today

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2014 2:45 PM

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I am somewhere in between “Just a couple of times/week” and “Not enough to even vote on here.”

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2014 2:49 PM

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I wasn't sure how to vote. I just leave it open in the browser and check it every once in awhile.

Response by PO1 Frank Hutto made Apr 24 at 2014 3:38 PM

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I only read the emails that I get from the system. This is the first time I am responding on here.

Response by SGT Wayne Woodward made Apr 24 at 2014 7:10 PM

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Just signed up

Response by SFC Christopher Perry made Apr 24 at 2014 7:42 PM

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I was not on much initially. I made the mistake of getting involved in a few conversations. Now it seems I have been sucked in. Getting all the notifications seems to pull me in throughout the day now. I blame certain people for my current addiction. I will not mention any of them by name (SSG Woods) but one of them is all over this thread.

Response by Sgt Dennis Ford Jr. made May 8 at 2014 11:29 AM

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I use it up to 20 times a week to Help with my networking and connections with my beloved Veterans.

Response by Sgt S.P. Woodke made May 8 at 2014 1:36 PM

2014-05-08T13:36:39-04:00

I should use this as a business resource - never thought of it as such...with that said I still enjoy the camaraderie of this venue. If you know of anyone that is INTO flags, guidons, unit flags, regimental flags, ANY flags my company makes these for people, units, organizations, WORLD WIDE and would love to be of service to you too...found at:

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Response by MAJ Dallas D. made May 8 at 2014 2:34 PM

2014-05-08T14:34:01-04:00

I have started spending a lot more time on here. I really miss being with other Service Members / Veterans since I retired (1 Nov 12), I can't believe it's been almost 2 yrs since I started terminal leave. I miss the camaraderie!

Response by Sgt Arthur Went made May 8 at 2014 3:37 PM

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But I also visit Rally at least 10 a day

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made May 8 at 2014 4:55 PM

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I check this about 3-4 times a day to see what is new or to reply back to messages. Usually on here for no more than 5-10 min each time. Great site for keeping up to date on current news, regulations, and other discussions.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2014 8:25 PM

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I'm on here a lot. that's for sure.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2014 9:27 PM

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I definitely check it atleast 2-3 times a day

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2014 10:05 PM

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I could say that I am on here like once a day....I just never log off! If I am not on here, then someone else (CW3 BYRON DEAN) in my office is on...so we get all the great feeds all the time!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2014 4:48 AM

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I was on more often when I was CONUS, but the crappy wifi in Kuwait makes it difficult to be on as often as I would like to be. If I could, I'd probably be on 10-20 times a day!

Response by SSG Robin Rushlo made May 9 at 2014 11:48 AM

2014-05-09T11:48:53-04:00

I have Rally Point and Facebook open in Browser while at my Home office

Response by SPC Charles Brown made May 29 at 2014 8:20 PM

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For those of you who feel you have been on RallyPoint far to often I have a degree in Addictions Counseling, I can help. :D

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2014 10:27 PM

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I alternate between Facebook and Rally Point.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2014 10:33 PM

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... so, problem you say, there's no problem here; really, I can stop whenever I want! ;)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2014 11:03 PM

2014-05-29T23:03:12-04:00

I try to check on the hot topics atleast once a day.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2014 12:14 AM

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few times a week

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2014 5:53 AM

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Just recently joined on a few weeks ago so still learning the ins and outs of the site, but for now I find myself on here anywhere between several times a day to several times a week.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2014 8:51 AM

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I get on to check the most recent discussions and if nothing tickles my fancy, then I will wait for a few hours and check again.

Response by 1SG David Niles made Jun 2 at 2014 9:09 PM

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why must I enter a response if my vote is my response???

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2014 3:50 PM

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On here more than FB. I have the addiction. I can admit it. Great place for improving oneself and to see how others view things.

Response by SPC Roy Ramey made Aug 14 at 2014 6:44 PM

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I'm on here every few days I'm still learning the ropes on here but do enjoy the topics and responses people give

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Aug 14 at 2014 7:34 PM

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Yeah, yeah I'm addicted! So what? I always have something witty to say, and I know a few things, too.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Aug 14 at 2014 8:34 PM

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I think that I'm getting worse.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2014 8:58 PM

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As long as I'm on here less than you then I think I'm good.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Aug 14 at 2014 11:40 PM

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I'll put it this way....my phone's battery dies before noon from constant RP notifications popping up.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2014 8:54 PM

2014-08-18T20:54:03-04:00

I would like to see an hours monitor for you like on a M113.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Aug 19 at 2014 2:05 AM

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I haven't slept in a week. Thanks RallyPoint.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Aug 21 at 2014 1:25 AM

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It's 0130 and I'm considering going to get some coffee because I'm getting tired and don't want to miss any new updates. Someone, please help me.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2014 12:44 PM

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I try to limit my time as much as I can. I pretty much just give myself a limit of a set time a day. I fail at it most of the time. But this stuff if like cake to a fat kid. You just can't get enough.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Aug 21 at 2014 1:00 PM

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Way, way, way too much. Have another diploma on me, SSG Robert Burns!

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2014 1:30 PM

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Honestly, I sometimes forget I even have a profile on RallyPoint.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2014 1:58 PM

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I am on here less than 5 times a day simply because the site runs horrible slow on my work computer. I dont know what it is about RP that does it but it is one of the only sites that does steadily run slow. Half of my attempts at posting dont make it through simply because the site froze on me. Still more than I go on FB though.

Response by SSG Robin Rushlo made Aug 22 at 2014 11:44 AM

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What you mean people get off RP or barley log in?? Say it isn't so.AGGAGHHAGAH

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Aug 23 at 2014 4:43 AM

2014-08-23T04:43:21-04:00

Depends, does Betty Ford treat for RP addiction/withdrawl?

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2014 5:22 PM

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25/8, not often enough

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2014 9:10 PM

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I troll for subjects that spark my mind an I reply with my ramblings. I hope it will help the Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Seamen, and Coast Guard. I know I don't know much outside the Army, but common knowledge and common sense go along way.

Response by SGT Joseph W. made Mar 18 at 2015 6:46 PM

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I was more "gung-ho" when I first joined, but my interest waxes/wanes just like it does with FB.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2015 8:48 PM

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I try to get on everyday after work. I like seeing what new threads are posted and if there is anything I can answer based off experience.

Response by LTC Gavin Heater made Jun 7 at 2015 8:58 PM

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I am on the RP Mobile Site a lot....maybe too often. I still check FB, Gmail and my news sites often, but not as often as RP.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2015 9:07 PM

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RP should have a feature like some massive multi-player online games I've been on where if there's no activity it gives you a warning you will be logged off from RP, in some games a pop-up warning appears letting you know you been on for several hours and you may need some rest.

That being said...

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Jun 9 at 2015 6:27 PM

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I'm on here a lot..I'm also on FB a lot. I am an admin on at least 5 military FB pages, and very active in the United States Army Brotherhood Of Tankers..I am the national XO. So my day is full of military social media.

Response by TSgt David L. made Jun 9 at 2015 6:41 PM

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I'm only on here when I'm on the PC. If I'm not on the PC I'm rarely on RP, unless I've been on RP in my mind. Sometimes if I'm on the PC I'll open RP and see what's going on...
Funny guy, huh? LMAO

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2015 6:45 PM

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Multiple times a day. Quite a lot. Ain't this a grand site? I say it is.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 1:46 PM

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One time a day - but I leave that tab up for repeat visits?

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2015 1:12 PM

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At least once or twice a day

Response by MSG David Johnson made Oct 24 at 2015 1:16 PM

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I get on here enough to be in the top 1%. I also go through phases where I will go through and see what kind of questions and topics. I also get notifications about certain posts. I also get notified when I get voted up, or down, and take a look around.
But it's not enough to have an intervention.
Although when I do get to answering questions my wife pauses the TV cuz I can't do 2 things at once.

Response by CWO3 Dennis M. made Jun 9 at 2018 1:53 PM

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I clicked 10-20, but in actuality, when I check my e-mail after breakfast, I see all these responses from my posts and I have to go check them out, and some of them result in me having to respond, and then we are in a conversation and then...and Then..... and then..... it is supper time!

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jun 9 at 2018 11:01 PM

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SSG Robert Burns: I am on Rally Point; the majority of my days....when I am available and have the time. Hope this helps.