Should military courtesy be required in RallyPoint?

I believe that the courtesy of respect is more important and since Lee made the choice to keep his friendship with a fellow father of Little Legaue who happens to also be in the military is commendable. You can still show military courtesy but leave the sir unless you call every male sir. Loved this story.

Interesting question on several levels. (All of this is IMO)
1. Those that are still on active duty should follow protocol. Frame questions and answers in a respectful manner among ranks just as you would if you were face to face.
2. Retired and former active duty have other things to consider. How many have left the military service and then "elevated" their position in life? A former E3 might be called Dr. or became a lawyer. Their former superiors are not so superior now. In other words, life does not stand still. Many have moved on and have found their voices. They may have been in the position of saying "Yes Sir!" and carrying on. Now they may have many years of making decisions and some of you may want them to step back and keep their mouth closed because of military customs?
3. This is a website where questions are asked. If a member cannot say what is on their mind, what is the point? Sometimes readers will take a remark the wrong way. Why do members have to be so careful? Are the Senior NCOs and Officers that touchy? Why should anyone us who are not on active duty be required to to say "Sir"?
4. Common courtesy is due regardless of present or past rank.

My answer would be no, except for those that are still on active duty. If you expect me to back down or put up with an attitude from anyone, regardless of rank, then I might as well leave this site behind. I have as much formal education as many of the officers and have earned my place. My former rank while on active duty should not cause me to step back.

I use military courtesy and address people by their ranks until they grant me the privilege of allowing me to call them by their first name. I always try to be respectful no matter whom I am talking to.

I like so many others as a Veteran still use the proper courtesy when ever possible. As members of RallyPoint we should treat individuals and we wish to be treated.

Now I will say that just like we teach our kids "You have to earn respect, it isn't given!" So no matter rank, professional job title or what ever designation you have chosen "Lead by example"!

If I address one person, I use the proper rank, sir or ma'am.

All veterans and personnel who are actively serving have been taught (or should have, anyway) how to appropriately address seniors, peers and subordinates. The common sense answer is to be respectful to all users, regardless of rank. Rally Point has made it even easier to do this, because they include a person's rank as part of their screen name. It's too easy.

Military courtesy is a must if you on or off duty, for veterans is optional but the acknowledgement wouldn't hurt. I do it all the time out of pride and everyday habit, I don't see anything wrong with it.

Why, we hung our rank up when we left the service. Common courtesy should be maintained, by Colin Powell and I still pit our pants on the same way every morning!

I do it out of respect anyway. But to require it would be a little too much just as long as we are being respectful it's all good with me. That's my opinion and no one elses..

I believe you earn my respect. I don't just hand it over to anyone. Anyone who is of higher rank has earned my salute but not neccisairly my respect. Until you prove otherwise we are equals.