Time for a refresh

2014-02-01T08:44:52-05:00

<p>In the recent weeks, we have all seen some visceral, toxic discussion take place. Some of the individuals involved have mentioned taking the high road, but it may be too late for what has transpired, while others just cut and ran.</p><p><br></p><p>I believe it is time to take a step back and refresh for everyone, we need to get back to topics that are helpful for our peers, juniors and veterans alike. Also the fun topics that we all enjoyed participating in a few months ago, with either type it is more productive for us all as professionals and leaders to mentor and lead by example for all to benefit from as well.</p><p><br></p><p>To all, have a great weekend, enjoy the SB if you are a sports fan and get a fresh start for the week and enjoy your military life no matter where you are in the world.</p>

Response by CMC Robert Young made Feb 1 at 2014 8:48 AM

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<p>There are times that pushing the reset button is a good thing. A little decompression and reflection is probably warranted given the contentious nature of some recent comments.</p><p><br></p><p>Remember, we're all on the same team. Discussion is good. Arguing for the sake of arguing isn't.</p>

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2014 8:53 AM

2014-02-01T08:53:02-05:00

Sorry fat finger! I did not mean to thumb down that ugh. I couldn't agree with you more, there are a lot of good discussions on RP and well, there are some that I wish would just go away. 

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Feb 1 at 2014 9:01 AM

2014-02-01T09:01:38-05:00

<p>One should always take a moment from time to time to conduct that "internal azimuth check."  It is good practice to occasionally take a knee, drink some water, and take out the compass.  Walking around in circles, much like circular conversations, only get you tired and complacent.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Great sanity check SFC Baber.  You enjoy your weekend and SB also.  GO STEELERS!!!  Hey...just 'cause we're not playing doesn't mean I won't be watching...  ;)  </p>

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2014 9:29 AM

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I wish some posts had a retire button - send that discussion to the grave and be done with them from resurfacing everytime a new person joins.<div><br></div><div>I think some have forgotten this site is for networking and talking to others. It is a great place to talk about issues and ask questions. I know I am enjoying my weekend - god knows Tuesday will come too quick!</div>

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2014 8:54 PM

2014-02-01T20:54:46-05:00

SFC Baber.  <div><br></div><div>I could not agree with you (and many related supportive comments from colleagues) more.</div><div><br></div><div>The only thing I would add to your comment, based on my limited experience, is that it is critically important to keep in mind that what you post here and elsewhere on the internet may disappear (or not) but may also reappear many years or even decades later in unanticipated places and/or unanticipated circumstances.  Some of the things that I wrote as part of a strictly private discussions four decades ago have reappeared in google and other net archives and in agency replies to freedom of information requests. </div><div><br></div><div>While your words and images may not seem important now, please keep the future in mind.<div><br></div><div>Perhaps as a corollary, while I fully understand and sympathize with the sentiment that one should take full responsibility for one's words, some words are uttered and/or written without adequate consideration, and we should all have some reasonable opportunity to edit / modify / delete words that on reflection were never intended.  Toward that end, I must admit there are instances where I had to beg archivists to purge long outdated text, images, and reports to protect my own, my colleagues', and our business associates' and clients' best interests.</div></div><div><br></div><div>My preference is that our words, images, and reports persist as long as they are necessary and useful.  But, they should be purged if no longer relevant.  This is one way to take the high road .... and thereby avoid any further engagement in otherwise unnecessary controversy.</div><div><br></div><div>Warmest Regards, Sandy</div><div><br></div>

Response by SSG Laureano Pabon made Feb 1 at 2014 10:23 PM

2014-02-01T22:23:13-05:00

I also have been noticing the same here.

Quite a few have just departed RP for reasons unknown.