What affect (good or bad) do you believe you will have by not having a complete profile and photo on RallyPoint?

I don't think it matters.

I'm at like 91% complete, and will likely never be 100% because the last 9% is inviting people. I do that via word of mouth, and if RallyPoint want's me to do it in other ways, I'll send them a contract so they can pay me for my marketing.

I am a Marketing Professional on the civilian side, and I don't market for free if possible. Some things you can't help (movies, books, etc.) but things like this, I'll hold out for a paycheck. :)

I'm a greedy bastard! Get over it! :)

Well I am not a self absorbed 18 year old posting selfies. Also have problems with the tech. Sooo what you see is what you get.

My opinion is if there is a question from someone and answer comes and that person answers it professionally and provides a great response even a bad response it is up to them to fill out their profile. It boils down to your objectives. Do you want your profile viewed for employment purposes, for more contacts, for job opportunities then fill it out but if your just on RP to join in on conversation or just merely read that could be a reason not to complete it. My last point would also be that many people today are paranoid of providing to much of their own information. Good question glad to be a part of it.

Having a complete profile or close to offers the RallyPoint community an insight on what your experience is, and gives others an idea of where you are coming from with ones ideas/thoughts.

I don't accept connections from people who don't share their complete profile with the community. You have no idea who they are. This is a professional forum (despite the decline in professionally focused posts) and I don't respond to someone who hasn't shared their information with the community. I don't pay attention to their posts or responses. Tell me who you are and what your experiences are and I can bracket my response properly.

I show when I was young. I am still strong as a ox.

For me, I don't take people seriously without a photo and base information. I highly recommend using your profile if you are looking for a job. Otherwise relax and enjoy what we have here that civilians don't have - family. My profile is not complete and own my own international company and am in control of my own destiny. Glad to chat about it anytime.

Some active military folks (both Active Duty and active Reserve/Guard) are afraid of repercussions for their comments here from small minded, thin-skinned folks that would go to their command if they disagree with posts - I've seen it from military-dot-com and other sites.

Frankly I'm sort of stunned anyone would put their birthdate on an internet site. That just seems like you're asking for trouble. Why does RP even ask for that? Might as well put your social security number too. :)

I think it depends on one's intent for being here. In my case, I don't use this for employment as RP isn't going to help my Federal Government career. I come here mainly for good thought provoking discussions. If someone uses this for employment, it is probably a good idea to flesh it out.