Posted on Feb 1, 2015
Officer/Enlisted Discussions (Arguments) on RallyPoint
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(additional comments added at end of this post)
I've been retired since '99, so I've gotten a bit undisciplined.
Having said that, I have to admit I've been a bit uncomfortable seeing some of the discussions on Rallypoint; particularly between officer and enlisted -- presumably by folks currently wearing the uniform (unfortunately, I've trended like most retirees and can't fit mine! LOL)
Are others feeling this discomfort? Is social media a place where folks can get in trouble?
Semper Fi team!
Pete Hoeft
Additional comments (repost of something I added below):
In response to everyone who responded, Thanks! I'm relatively new to Rallypoint. And if you haven't already figured out, I'm one of those folks who likes to share my opinion.
I agree that the majority of discourse has been appropriate and professional. And there are times some folks have danced around the edges.
Hehehee. As much as I like to think I keep up with times and that I'm not an old fart, I guess I grew up in a different time where we (SNCOs and Officers) had our conversations, but mostly in private.
Many of you represent a generation that has "grown up" with social media being part of your lives, with this just being part of it.
Something else to keep in mind, however, is that prospective employers (and maybe your current employer) will be checking backgrounds and public records prior to hiring and part of that is a check of social media. Many folks will benefit from intelligent conversation and the discourse will provide some good insights into how you think. As for those who choose to lay it all out there . . . . be careful to keep it professional. You might be persuading a hiring manager to pass you over. As a former Intel guy, I tend to assume HR types are reading anything I post, so I err on the side of caution.
I've been retired since '99, so I've gotten a bit undisciplined.
Having said that, I have to admit I've been a bit uncomfortable seeing some of the discussions on Rallypoint; particularly between officer and enlisted -- presumably by folks currently wearing the uniform (unfortunately, I've trended like most retirees and can't fit mine! LOL)
Are others feeling this discomfort? Is social media a place where folks can get in trouble?
Semper Fi team!
Pete Hoeft
Additional comments (repost of something I added below):
In response to everyone who responded, Thanks! I'm relatively new to Rallypoint. And if you haven't already figured out, I'm one of those folks who likes to share my opinion.
I agree that the majority of discourse has been appropriate and professional. And there are times some folks have danced around the edges.
Hehehee. As much as I like to think I keep up with times and that I'm not an old fart, I guess I grew up in a different time where we (SNCOs and Officers) had our conversations, but mostly in private.
Many of you represent a generation that has "grown up" with social media being part of your lives, with this just being part of it.
Something else to keep in mind, however, is that prospective employers (and maybe your current employer) will be checking backgrounds and public records prior to hiring and part of that is a check of social media. Many folks will benefit from intelligent conversation and the discourse will provide some good insights into how you think. As for those who choose to lay it all out there . . . . be careful to keep it professional. You might be persuading a hiring manager to pass you over. As a former Intel guy, I tend to assume HR types are reading anything I post, so I err on the side of caution.
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I don't have a filter on here, nor do I feel the need to. There is nothing military about this site, despite what it attempts to be. Frankness is necessary. If my opinion hurts the feelings or sensibilities of someone with a whole lot of stripes or a whole lot of stars, then that's just too bad for them.
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Did I say anything about DoD guidance? No. Did I say anything about disrespectful? No. Every point I made stands, and the latter part may apply here.
Example, the difference between
"CPT Snuffy you are a moron and you have no hope of ever leading troops with a plan like that"
vs
"That is a terrible idea and there is no hope for it to succeed in today's army because of abcdefg."
One is blatantly disrespectful, and one is not. But I promise you CPT Snuffy is going to be just as butthurt about his super plan or idea being disagreed with, as he would be with a personal attack. Such is life. People tend to forget this is a commercial site with a commercial purpose making a certain person a LOT of money at your expense.
Example, the difference between
"CPT Snuffy you are a moron and you have no hope of ever leading troops with a plan like that"
vs
"That is a terrible idea and there is no hope for it to succeed in today's army because of abcdefg."
One is blatantly disrespectful, and one is not. But I promise you CPT Snuffy is going to be just as butthurt about his super plan or idea being disagreed with, as he would be with a personal attack. Such is life. People tend to forget this is a commercial site with a commercial purpose making a certain person a LOT of money at your expense.
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It's an awful broad assumption that anyone is who they say they are as such a site as this has no legal authority to 'authenticate' anyone, not being a DoD entity. Operating on such assumptions is shady business.
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On screen or to someone's face your still directing comments to someone of possible higher rank. At least that's how I see it
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GySgt (Join to see), are you uncomfortable with officer and enlisted having discussions with each other or specific content?
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Ok with discussions and content. I'm more concerned about some of the public bantering/borderline disrespect that flows both ways.
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