Rally Point Block Mute Option

SSG John Erny — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:12:32 -0400

We have lost good members of the RP community because of the actions of a few who cannot keep their Military Bearing. Should we have tools available to us to help keep the peace?

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 10 at 2015 6:19 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:19:07 -0400

SSG John Erny I'm not one for blocking anyone. If I say something that offends someone, then I will do my best to apologize and make it right. We all have opinions, some good, bad, and plain ugly. We should try to respect everyone's opinion and discussion points. If we have a few bad apples out there that can't be respectful or think its a joke to bash others in this forum, then the RP Admins need to take the appropriate action to bring them back into the fold. I would hope that everyone on RP has the maturity and forbearance to know how to respond in kind and with respect. Just because you are veteran and have been out of the military for long time, or on active duty, or a retiree that shouldn't give you the right to degrade or disembowel someone online. Let's continue to show progress as true professionals in our industry.

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Jul 10 at 2015 6:27 PM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:27:09 -0400

We have a block option. It was implemented last week, I think, and immediately abused by some. Fun fun!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2015 6:27 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:27:22 -0400

I think those of us that are on here a lot know the difference between strongly opinionated members and those who are out to troll. I would hope down votes from people who are well-respected on the site would put them in check.
If not, that's what we have admins for.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jul 10 at 2015 6:46 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:46:05 -0400

SSG John Erny, I have never down-voted a RallyPoint member; but, I have notified individuals that their comments were offensive and reported them to administrators by tagging them in a response to an offensive posting and leaving the decision in the hands of the administrator.
I think the Biblical standard for dealing with offense makes sense here: If a RallyPoint member offends me or if I offend somebody one on one communication makes sense [since we may not be contacts then the only way to contact them could be a response to the offending post]. If that does not resolve the issue then mediation makes sense - in this case the mediators would be the administrators or possibly somebody we both are contacts with]. The blocking I think seems appropriate would be limited to communications, responses, comments between the offending and offended parties. There should be an option for the blocking to be reviewed. In hopefully rare cases where somebody would be so consumed with attacking another member after being blocked that additional restrictions would be placed by administrators with at least three administrators required for a more complete blocking of the offending party. SGT Private RallyPoint Member, SPC Private RallyPoint Member, SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4"

Response by SFC Rollie Hubbard made Jul 10 at 2015 8:00 PM

SFC Rollie Hubbard — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:00:35 -0400

I say have some kind of report system to have the Admins deal with that issue

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Jul 10 at 2015 8:27 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:27:28 -0400

I'm still holding out for the RallyPoint Death Star.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jul 10 at 2015 8:59 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:59:43 -0400

Yes.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jul 10 at 2015 9:23 PM

COL Charles Williams — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:23:23 -0400

I think they are working on this.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2015 9:29 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:29:27 -0400

We have the block option, SSG John Erny, and as some have already said, it's a good thing, usually because some members don't have the sense to leave other members alone. And those who are being picked on (harassed) now have a way to defend themselves without having to raise the issue to a member admin or the RallyPoint staff.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jul 10 at 2015 9:42 PM

LTC John Shaw — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:42:01 -0400

I am sure that some folks may need the block feature when they feel they are being followed around. I hope I don't have to use it. I LOVE the Admin Alert option JP4 is the man, wish it existed!

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 10 at 2015 9:57 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:57:25 -0400

I've not had anyone go "postal" on me but it's nice to know there's an off switch in case. I have a pretty thick skin and can also admit when I'm wrong. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but abuse, name calling and soap boxing does not need to be tolerated by anyone.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Jul 10 at 2015 9:59 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:59:26 -0400

Tools? Yes...it's called self-control and professionalism. Won't have either...I don't mind blocking those people.

Response by SGT Rick Ash made Jul 10 at 2015 10:50 PM

SGT Rick Ash — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 22:50:36 -0400

Already commented above. You guys and gals do an awesome job!