Is RallyPoint addicting?

CPT George Raileanu — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 22:14:51 -0500

I'm still very new to this website but I find it interesting, especially the discussion aspect of it. I've been scrolling and reading for hours and I still find topics and interest me. Am I the only person slowly becoming addicted to the discussion boards?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 10:20 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 22:20:46 -0500

I am addicted to RP and the best thing is that I am learning a lot!!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 10:21 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 22:21:44 -0500

You are not alone in your addiction LT.

Response by SSG Chuck H. made Dec 9 at 2013 10:24 PM

SSG Chuck H. — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 22:24:24 -0500

I am finding that myself also Sir. After having been here a while and not visiting the site for at times up to two weeks I visited once and commented on one and it just went from there. When I'm busy doing other things in my mind I am thinking I need to make a little time to at least visit here and in turn I end up commenting or voting up something I agree with. I am learning several thing and occasionally I am able to offer a suggestion. Strangely at times those suggestions often make sense too. All in all I guess this is better than some game on that book of faces. lol

Response by SSG Laureano Pabon made Dec 9 at 2013 10:25 PM

SSG Laureano Pabon — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 22:25:35 -0500

Ok I confess I'm addicted too sir.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Dec 9 at 2013 10:27 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 22:27:32 -0500

It is very difficult to get hooked on Rally Point. For example, I check it every 5 minutes and Im still not hooked.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 10:41 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 22:41:54 -0500

It's just like PowerPoint, you just can't get enough. 

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 10:57 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 22:57:48 -0500

I'm beginning to feel like I know the regulars on here now. Between Ssgt Olsen and major burns, who else would really make posts.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 11:04 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 23:04:14 -0500

The internet has addictive qualities to it. To even follow it is kind of like a TV series when you get to know the cast.

Response by CW2 Joseph Evans made Dec 9 at 2013 11:19 PM

CW2 Joseph Evans — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 23:19:13 -0500

Anybody on the leaderboard is addicted. We acknowledge that. You'll be fine. Remember you can quit anytime you want, you'll just be leaving all of us behind when you do. ;)

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2014 12:41 PM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 12:41:40 -0400

addicted

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2014 1:00 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 13:00:25 -0400

My Wife would say yes.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 7:48 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 07:48:36 -0400

Sir. I have been out of the service 16 years and I find it very interesting to see how passing the torch to a younger generation of Americans, and seeing how they run with it . Addictive moderately!

Response by SFC Vernon McNabb made Apr 23 at 2014 8:09 AM

SFC Vernon McNabb — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 08:09:26 -0400

"Hi. My name is Vern, and I am a RP-aholic."

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 8:11 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 08:11:57 -0400

I feel that it is very addictive sir. I also find it very fun to see the different perspectives between the senior service members and the younger generation. So far its been professional but we'll see how long that lasts.

Response by CMC Robert Young made Apr 23 at 2014 8:34 AM

CMC Robert Young — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 08:34:36 -0400

I can quit any time I want to....no really I can.

Response by Sgt John Henry made Apr 23 at 2014 9:20 AM

Sgt John Henry — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 09:20:50 -0400

It's very enjoyable. Where else can we engage in friendly conversation with active duty servicemembers and veterans all over the world?

Response by SGT Shon D. Hill made Apr 23 at 2014 9:59 AM

SGT Shon D. Hill — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 09:59:44 -0400

I'm becoming quite addicted to this site because I really need to network more with fellow vets and current SM's as well. Thank you so much for this site! Doc Hill

Response by LCpl Steve Wininger made Jun 24 at 2014 10:25 PM

LCpl Steve Wininger — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 22:25:52 -0400

Absolutely!!! Give up that other site for RP. Well, almost, still have to keep in touch with the family.

Response by 1LT Shawn McCarthy made Jun 24 at 2014 11:29 PM

1LT Shawn McCarthy — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 23:29:29 -0400

We will be ok.

Response by 1LT Shawn McCarthy made Jun 24 at 2014 11:33 PM

1LT Shawn McCarthy — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 23:33:36 -0400

If this happens in your house, you might be a rallypoint addict.

Response by SSG Richard Relyea made Jun 28 at 2014 12:42 AM

SSG Richard Relyea — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 00:42:04 -0400

Maybe if it keeps becoming more and more like facebook! God help us.

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Jul 25 at 2014 11:55 AM

PFC Zanie Young — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 11:55:07 -0400

With respect, sir, if you are being addicted to this, there are 2 solutions: enjoy it, since it pertains to all of us or run like hell to a meeting and tell everyone why you are addicted to forums. ;)

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jul 25 at 2014 12:07 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:07:44 -0400

Problem? I don't have a problem! And I can stop whenever I want.....

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 25 at 2014 9:18 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 21:18:54 -0400

Not in the least! RIGHT!!!

Response by Sgt Jennifer Mohler made Oct 7 at 2014 1:04 AM

Sgt Jennifer Mohler — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 01:04:03 -0400

Yes

Response by PO3 Shaun Taylor made Oct 7 at 2014 3:38 AM

PO3 Shaun Taylor — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:38:48 -0400

I don't think it's addictive even though I do find myself on here quite a bit reading and commenting. I see it as medication. Whenever I need a dose I just log on and read. With the information always been informative and the responses often comical I don't think I'll ever overdose.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Oct 7 at 2014 9:01 AM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 09:01:36 -0400

I find it very interesting and fun and, yes, at times, addicting. I enjoy interacting with people of like minds and have learned much from many of them.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Oct 7 at 2014 3:52 PM

SGT Richard H. — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 15:52:39 -0400

No Sir. not addicting at all. Addiction would indicate that we have a compulsory need to be here. We could quit anytime. Yes, that's it. Anytime.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2014 3:57 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 15:57:42 -0400

No, CPT George Raileanu, I can quit any time I want to.

Really.

Just... one...more...thread...

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 9 at 2014 8:08 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 08:08:02 -0400

CPT George Raileanu, I agree that the site is addicting. I've been on it for a month, and Facebook has lots its shine for me. RallyPoint is like sitting around the barracks, the range, the TOC (pick a location), and BS'ing with "the troops" in a virtual way.

Response by SSG Maurice P. made Oct 9 at 2014 8:13 AM

SSG Maurice P. — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 08:13:33 -0400

HELL YES..... I HAVEN'T PLAYED MY FAVORITE GAME SINCE I'VE MEET YOU GREAT PEOPLE'S
WORLD OF WARCRAFT..........................

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 9 at 2014 8:14 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 08:14:00 -0400

RP could be classified as "addictive", I think of it as more "therapeutic". Anytime something aggravating happens, I refer back to RP for a sanity check. Keeps me going and also brings up some interesting topics to share with your Soldiers.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2018 12:51 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:51:47 -0400

I left if for a long time. I'm back. It is more interesting when I am not working on a masters, two internships, and raising a child at the same time.