Inappropriate questions, comments or statements.

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 10:21:07 -0400

It doesn't happen often and this place is an excellent forum for military personnel to seek quittance and understanding, but.....
I've come across a few questions, statements and comments that have caused me some concern, not many, but still a few that have given me some pause. It is one thing to be a member of this site in a Veterans status and say what you like, but there are many of us here who are currently serving who must keep that aspect in mind. There are ways to ask questions or seek guidance to touchy subjects that can be done tactfully here. There are also some topics that a military member needs to remember to tread lightly and not make statements that lean towards a tone of slander, libel or outright insubordination.
Im not here to be the RallyPoint Nazi or anything but I just want to caution those who may have this site confused with another that they can post to anonymously.
Remember that if you are making statements as a currently serving military member that you can be held accountable for those statements. I just wanted to throw out a reminder...you just can't say what you like here, or anywhere for that matter. Use this place professionally and don't make any statements that you wouldn't make in person, in uniform, in front of your superiors, and you'll keep yourself on the right side of things.
Am I off track here? Any JAG officers have any insight? Ready...Set...Go!

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2014 11:01 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:01:47 -0400

MSG Archer, certainly so...particularly for active duty folk. It may be a public forum but it is a closed forum with limited access.

Response by COL John Hudson made Jan 19 at 2016 8:09 AM

COL John Hudson — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 08:09:24 -0500

1ST Archer...you are 100% correct in your assessment and statement. I have, in a number of responses, replied to the poster that this is a PROFESSIONAL forum and decorum must be followed. Nevertheless, there are those few who believe they are on Facebook or some other "loose" social media and give out with gross profanity. Question, is there a feature available in/on RallyPoint to report such vacuous commentary? Anyone? I too have no wish to be perceived as the RP "Sheriff of the sidewalk," but I want to be comfortable here and not have to wade through verbal garbage.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2016 3:03 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:03:33 -0500

Good reminder First Sergeant. I think you are absolutely on target with this post.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jan 19 at 2016 9:49 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:49:53 -0500

Without a doubt, serving members must be circumspect in their postings. Trust me, if something has to be said and you can't say it, contact me off line. ( [login to see] ) I'm a veteran and I'll gladly be your voice. However, keep in mind that I too have my standards and this isn't a "blanket" offer

Response by SGT Michael Van Geertruy made Aug 29 at 2020 5:57 PM

SGT Michael Van Geertruy — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:57:36 -0400

I completely agree. I'd like to also add, I'm getting a little tired of rally point being the legal defense service for miscreants who violated the UCMJ. Honestly if I read another Private whining about being mistreated after he did some stupid, I'm going to write an angrily worded note.