Military Networking Site not a Dating Site. Thoughts?

My comment was meant to a comment from someone else. To start an online business since he had troubles on finding a date with like minded people like veterans do I suggested he start a business date site that might benefit military and veterans a like. And might give other places for it besides here is what I was trying to do.

Is this a dating site? I never thought of it as such. Are there some lonely veterans, looking to hook-up? Of course! Every demographic has their "singles." Is Rally Point a dating site? Nah. But, keep in mind, if you are an attractive person, no matter what forum to which you belong, there is a chance you will be "hit on."

If the comments become obscene, vulgar, or harassing in nature, then there are channels for dealing with it. But, just like any other adult interaction, note your expectations up front, in a professional manner. If you're not looking to date/hook-up, just say so, or ignore them (based on their conduct).

V/r,

Frank

I wouldn't be mad if some of you told me I had pretty eyes every now and then! Lol

I think I am pretty safe with my photo, it shows off my wrinkles quite well.

Penalties? What is this place? Are we in High School? Here's the deal, if people are afraid of how theur are percieved then they need to change their look; however, IF it is a profile picture that "makes" someone hit on them then that person has some serious issues, and they would hit on a profile of a baboon's ass.

I came here to look into an alternative to Facebook. I was getting dick pics on a regular basis. Everntually, my gay brother got tired of me forwarding them all to him.

Ladies and Gents, This is the grown up world. If they are "into" you then they will tell you. If they don't say anything, they are not worth your time or effort.

RP is not, nor should it be a "dating/courting" website. From what I hear, there are plenty of those. There is only ONE Rally Point.

in the time ive been here...ive only seen one or maybe two females on here I would ever consider hitting on...if I did that sort of thing...but since im a Troglodyte, I dont really have many worries...my "kill ratio" is worse then the Bolivian air force

If this is an issue, I wonder if the problem lies in our profile under "Personal Information" where we can list our marital status. I'm new here and when I filled out my profile, I was thinking "Why is this category an option for a professional military site?" My first thoughts were, just like any other internet social site in the world, there are people looking for love and grind and it's to tell the world if you are available or not. My second thoughts were perhaps maybe topics like dating in the military, military spouses and marriage topics might come up which is probably the more likely rational explanation. Anyway, I think most of us are adults here and know how to handle unwanted advances.

I think that some of the confusion comes from a lot of us will go thru the new people that have just joined and Just start adding people For me its a way of networking with other people as well as being someone that a new member can ask for help if needed. does it matter if the picture is "Hot"... not in the slightest... I know a lot of people that have Photos that are "hot" or "Pretty" but you see them in person and it is a total different story... It is hard to believe that there are people here that just want to hit on people.... No One should make you want to change your profile in any way.... If there is harassment going on please notify one of our Fabulous Member Admins with what is going on so they can look into it... But at the same time common sense and tact goes along way. In my opinion if someone sends a private message saying " You look really sharp in your profile pic." or " your very pretty" I know my reply would just be a thank you and leave it at that.. Now if it goes farther then that, it may become an issue. If you ask someone to stop their advances and they dont.. again an issue, but if they stop and apologize... no harm no foul as many people on here have said we are all adults and should act like it.

I think my photo is pretty conservative and I get requests all the time from men of all ranks. I got requests before I was even responding to stuff or asking questions. How did they even find me? I feel uncomfortable and almost always deny the request unless I know you personally or we have a professional discussion.