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After reading through a few discussion topics here on Rally Point, I just want to ensure that all Soldiers understand to maintain professionalism and respect when addressing any senior ranking personnel on this website. This is a great site to discuss many topics, just be sure to not disrespect anyone regardless of what they may post. Simple rule, if you wouldn't say it to the persons face while in uniform don't type it on here. Remember, disrespect on social media is punishable under UCMJ
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Concur on all fronts. I also challenge the Senior leaders, especially NCOs to not come off condescending. I tapered off my usage because I got frustrated with some of my peers and the generic "You do it because its your job" replies. We all get that. If someone poses a question, leave out the sarcasm and give them an answer. This is a great platform to dish out knowledge to those who seek it. <div><br></div><div>Rallypoint is starting to become very "drama" intensive. </div>
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SGT Michael Glenn
CSM Brock, I wish all thought like you do, there are a few on here that think that if you disagree with them you are a disgrace to the uniform and military, I think they have always hidden behind rank and still think that a forum with both civilian and Military should be their little playground to further pull rank, being civilian I do not have to adhere to their stupidity, I am not saying I will disrespect all active duty but merely I will address people with the same type of respect they show other members to this forum regardless of their rank.
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<p>Better yet, never say anything regardless of rank that you wouldn't say to another person's face. Always ask yourself would your behavior be a good role model for your own children. I have respect for senior NCOs, and officers and even for those with a higher rank. For those active duty members the bar is even higher, as it should be.</p>
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Yes, 100% concur. Thank you for posting this, 1SG. Here at RallyPoint, we're already working on ways to help ensure this is maintained.
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Well put 1SG. This is site is definitely a tool that if used properly, serves as a platform for knowledge sharing, best practices, mentorship, personal and professional growth, etc. Keeping in mind that the people behind these posts and photos are current and former servicemembers is very important. It is always good practice to maintain your professional bearing at all times and in all venues.
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SSG V. Michelle Woods
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I'm also interested to see if you find absolutely anything inappropriate or unprofessional in that discussion.
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1SG Steven Stankovich
I took a look SGT(P) Woods, and here is my assessment. "Inappropriate and unprofessional" are a matter of opinion here. The original topic of discussion referenced a specific link and a specific topic of discussion by the author who is a specific COL. As you scroll through the posts throughout the thread, I believe that the original intent was lost. Good, bad or indifferent...right, wrong or indifferent, as the course of the discussion progressed, the intent of the original thread was lost. Again, this is just my humble opinion and assessment. You will see, I chose not to "actively" engage and not post a stand alone comment. No worries though. Again, just my opinion.
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SSG V. Michelle Woods
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As a senior NCO, your opinion is valued whether you said us juniors were completely inappropriate and we need to do push ups or if you agreed wholeheartedly with us. Regardless, I appreciate you taking the time to look it over and give your opinion MSG.
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1SG Essig:
I greatly appreciate your leadership and insight in addressing the protocol in social media. Rally Point is an excellent forum to see different point of views. I would interject the importance of allowing our junior enlisted and officers the grace in being able to share their point of views. I understand it is a developmental factor, and I have been guilty in my own post for being emotional on certain topics.
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I'm a civilian these days guys, call me Joe, please...<br>Other than that, the 1SG has it right. Wouldn't do to get chaptered for failing to be respectful when calling a senior's position bogus.<br>
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CSM (Join to see)
There were a few posts made by lower enlisted Soldiers calling leaders derogatory names is really what I was getting at. Thinking about it now, looks like a few of them had the Veteran symbol next to their name, either way it's good information to know
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
1SG Essig:
I concur, and support the importance of professionalism and respect. I empathize and sympathize that it is important to allow each individual regardless of the sensitivity of the subject to have their view heard. This should be a safe place to allow fellow veterans to gleam experience from those that have served, and are presently serving.
It is important to offer grace and have the individual give clarity. I have reaped benefits from the learning opportunities.
I humbly beseech all to offer compassion for many may be struggling with internal pain.
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1SG Essig,
Calling junior enlisted Soldiers lower enlisted can be demeaning as well. We must all remember the easiest way to lose respect is to not give respect.
Calling junior enlisted Soldiers lower enlisted can be demeaning as well. We must all remember the easiest way to lose respect is to not give respect.
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SGT Richard H.
CSM (Join to see) while a Veteran (and I'm one) is not subject to UCMJ action and is really entitled to speak any way he chooses, I don't find the "V" behind the name to be an excuse. This is a Military oriented site, and as such, we are all tasked with exercising a certain decorum....every internet forum has rules. This one is no exception. I don't believe there needs to be a consequence looming in order to conduct oneself with dignity and respect.
I have personally been very offended only once here, and it was by an active duty officer asking if I was "on drugs" because our viewpoints on an issue were different. It was easy enough to choose the high road. He had led the question "with all due respect" and i tactfully replied that if we were to continue the debate, that we should do so while actually USING all due respect. In the end, I didn't really have to have gone off on a tangent, as he was rather forcefully corrected by others who outranked us both.
CW2 Joseph Evans comment about Vets not having many avenues to find this kind of connection is spot-on. Most of us conduct ourselves with the proper decorum, probably because that's one of the things we miss. Anyone can go to Facebook and call people names. Personally, the fact that we don't really do that here is one of the attractions for me. It can be a little more challenging to debate while staying on the high road, but the high road is just the better place to be.
I have personally been very offended only once here, and it was by an active duty officer asking if I was "on drugs" because our viewpoints on an issue were different. It was easy enough to choose the high road. He had led the question "with all due respect" and i tactfully replied that if we were to continue the debate, that we should do so while actually USING all due respect. In the end, I didn't really have to have gone off on a tangent, as he was rather forcefully corrected by others who outranked us both.
CW2 Joseph Evans comment about Vets not having many avenues to find this kind of connection is spot-on. Most of us conduct ourselves with the proper decorum, probably because that's one of the things we miss. Anyone can go to Facebook and call people names. Personally, the fact that we don't really do that here is one of the attractions for me. It can be a little more challenging to debate while staying on the high road, but the high road is just the better place to be.
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There is a certain therapy associated with being able to vent in a forum among those who can sympathize/empathize with your situation. Something a lot of veteran's really don't have access to once they've separated. As long as there are no direct attacks or naming of names. <br>I've taken a few jabs at prior leadership in some of mine, never naming names or units, but I've taken the opportunity to air some issues. It is somewhat cathartic, however, good order and discipline should not be sacrificed or endangered by personal and/or unfounded attacks in the forums.<br>Use of prior "learning opportunities" experienced throughout a career should be used for the growth of the services, not settling a grievance.<br>
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I agree 1SG but I have to say, I have several hundred thousand posts across a multitude of forums, military and otherwise, and this is the most professional and courteous of them all by far. I must be missing some of these threads.
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1SG Steven Stankovich
It's not so much the threads, but some of the individual input to those threads. You'll see it right off the bat. The good thing is that it is not the norm.
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CMSgt (Join to see)
SFC Matthew Jones, I have to agree wholeheartedly! I have been recommending this site to many of my SM/R/V friends. I comment every time that it is "not like FB. The topics span from serious and helpful to fun and thought-provoking".
I have seen only a few that were outrageously disrespectful, mainly due to immaturity and butt-hurt. Every one of those rogue authors were promptly squared away as we would in person.
Overall, I think it is a great site! :)
I have seen only a few that were outrageously disrespectful, mainly due to immaturity and butt-hurt. Every one of those rogue authors were promptly squared away as we would in person.
Overall, I think it is a great site! :)
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1SG Essig:
I concur, and if you follow the "Too Pretty" post you will see that we have a mixed audience, and unfortunately many may confuse this with a blogging site.
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CW3 (Join to see)
CPT Davis, I can't find the 'Too Pretty' post. Could you point me in the right direction please?
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