Is Rallypoint Spam for product reviews a thing now?

MAJ Bryan Zeski — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:27:21 -0500

Is it just me, or does this seem like Rallypoint spam? An offer to test and review products? Is this an actual thing now? I get those from China for Amazon stuff, but I never expected it from here.

I'm particularly fond of the "you have 24 hours or we'll give your opportunity to someone else!" tactics. That's sure to get a glowing review from me.

Also, what kind of WIFI scale and FitBit device add up to $1200???!!! Damn.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2019 1:29 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:29:35 -0500

I delete them. I have gotten that one as well.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2019 1:33 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:33:52 -0500

I got it as well, it seems like a good deal. Similar to running shoe wear test programs I would do back when I was a runner. It's a pretty common thing these days for companies to reach out to people who are "influencers" on the internet, give them some gear and just ask that they leave an honest review.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Nov 19 at 2019 1:34 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:34:03 -0500

SSG Carlos Madden - any insight into this?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2019 1:38 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:38:18 -0500

Word of warning you that we were not allowed to bring any Fitbit into a classified briefing. I went to a briefing in California and they made us take off fitbit's, cell phones and any electronic devices.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2019 2:05 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:05:08 -0500

Man, I thought I was special for receiving this offer.
I guess I am only as special as MAJ Bryan Zeski

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Nov 19 at 2019 2:10 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:10:56 -0500

This is really helpful feedback. And yes, this is a legit offer but it could use some improvement in how we deliver it to RallyPoint community. Our intent here is to start partnering with companies who want to offer something valuable to RallyPoint’s most active members for free (with, as SFC Private RallyPoint Member said, just a commitment to provide honest feedback). In this case, you get the wifi scale, fitbit, and a personal health coach who will work with you on a regular basis to help you meet your goals. We are giving people 24 hours to accept because we don’t want uninterested members to sit on something that another member might find valuable. I’m preaching to the choir here but if you get something like this and you don’t want it, you can simply delete it. If anyone ever thinks this is spam, please report it. Most importantly, please let me know how we can improve this and help it meet our intent!!!

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Nov 19 at 2019 2:38 PM

SGT Dave Tracy — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:38:55 -0500

Well MAJ Bryan Zeski, aint we all kinds special! LOL!

I guess I don't "influence" enough (I'm trying to feel sad about this; trying so, so hard, but...). On the upside, I don't have to figure out if such things are Spam, Scam or whatnot. Ya know, I am a-OK with that! Ha ha ha ha!!!! Let us know how it works out for ya!

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Nov 19 at 2019 6:35 PM

CPL Douglas Chrysler — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:35:55 -0500

I've never seen these here.