Posted on Nov 1, 2015
What does it mean when a RallyPoint Admin BLOCKS you?
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I thought the whole point in becoming an "ADMIN" on Rally Point was to keep the peace...to help RP members out.
To make sure PR members stay in line, follow the rules and don't get unruly.
So what does it mean when an admin has "BLOCKED" you from commenting on their posts?
Also, what does it mean when an ADMIN specifically mentions a post or two you've posted and basically denigrated it?
This really blew me away today when I found out I was blocked.....well, first I read about how silly or stupid or insignificant some of mine and some of other Rally members posts are...then when I tried to comment, I found out I was blocked.
Is this the type of behavior an "ADMIN" is suppose to have? I thought ADMIN was supposed to be SUPPORTIVE and to keep the peace...to keep members in check. ...and be NON BIAS.... Am I missing something?
WOW!
To make sure PR members stay in line, follow the rules and don't get unruly.
So what does it mean when an admin has "BLOCKED" you from commenting on their posts?
Also, what does it mean when an ADMIN specifically mentions a post or two you've posted and basically denigrated it?
This really blew me away today when I found out I was blocked.....well, first I read about how silly or stupid or insignificant some of mine and some of other Rally members posts are...then when I tried to comment, I found out I was blocked.
Is this the type of behavior an "ADMIN" is suppose to have? I thought ADMIN was supposed to be SUPPORTIVE and to keep the peace...to keep members in check. ...and be NON BIAS.... Am I missing something?
WOW!
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Sgt Kelli Mays
First this isn't the first time I've heard this, another RP member posted something similar when he found out an admin had blocked him. I'm going to share with you the same thing I shared with him, I really mean this. Does it matter? To me it doesn't matter. If someone doesn't want my up vote or input, I really don't care. If and when you let something like this bother you, you are letting them have space in your thoughts they don't deserve in the first place. Don't give power to anyone who doesn't deserve it.
First this isn't the first time I've heard this, another RP member posted something similar when he found out an admin had blocked him. I'm going to share with you the same thing I shared with him, I really mean this. Does it matter? To me it doesn't matter. If someone doesn't want my up vote or input, I really don't care. If and when you let something like this bother you, you are letting them have space in your thoughts they don't deserve in the first place. Don't give power to anyone who doesn't deserve it.
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I really don't know what to say about this. I hope everyone involved can find a way to understand the other person's point of view. I prefer for my friends even RP friends to not fight amongst themselves. I understood the analogy given by 1LT Scott Doyle and I understand what it feels like to be frustrated by having your questions changed and or having your posts merged. When this happens, there have been times when I thought whoever did the merging didn't understand the point I was trying to make regarding the subject matter was different than the one previously posted, in that case I reposted again and reworded what I was trying to say to make it more obvious that the intent of my post is different. The changing of the wording of my questions that has happened doesn't bother me at all. Should it? They're just trying to help. I've had admins add different categories or move it to one they think is more appropriate. This also doesn't bother me, and it happened when I was new to and learning how to use RP actually their doing some of these things made me a better poster. I learned at an excellerated rate by analyzing their actions.
Doesn't everyone agree that sometimes we need a way to filter subject matter or even to protect ourselves. No one will even know someone has blocked them unless it is made public by one of the parties. If a blocked person truly wants to know why he or she is blocked then he or she can go through an admin to ask them to find out, that said this is not to say that admins are to be mediators in this case, only fact finders. The blocking mechanism has a 10 day wait period after which the block can be unblocked, I think this is a great idea as it forces separation for 10 days (unless someone starts publicly posting).
Here's a thought, perhaps the whole idea of the blocking mechanism should be viewed differently. Instead of thinking of it as something negative directed at or by the person who is blocked, think of it as a positive method of cloaking, a way for the user to cloak him or herself from content.
I wouldn't have commented on this matter at all except that it came to my attention because it's in my thread. I think this may have occurred because two or more threads were waiting for each other and a mistake was made in the deployment of the comment and it ended up here.
A final thought is that I hope everyone can shake hands and agree to disagree in a respectful manner. Have a great day!
1LT Scott Doyle PV2 (Join to see) SGT (Join to see) Sgt Kelli Mays
Doesn't everyone agree that sometimes we need a way to filter subject matter or even to protect ourselves. No one will even know someone has blocked them unless it is made public by one of the parties. If a blocked person truly wants to know why he or she is blocked then he or she can go through an admin to ask them to find out, that said this is not to say that admins are to be mediators in this case, only fact finders. The blocking mechanism has a 10 day wait period after which the block can be unblocked, I think this is a great idea as it forces separation for 10 days (unless someone starts publicly posting).
Here's a thought, perhaps the whole idea of the blocking mechanism should be viewed differently. Instead of thinking of it as something negative directed at or by the person who is blocked, think of it as a positive method of cloaking, a way for the user to cloak him or herself from content.
I wouldn't have commented on this matter at all except that it came to my attention because it's in my thread. I think this may have occurred because two or more threads were waiting for each other and a mistake was made in the deployment of the comment and it ended up here.
A final thought is that I hope everyone can shake hands and agree to disagree in a respectful manner. Have a great day!
1LT Scott Doyle PV2 (Join to see) SGT (Join to see) Sgt Kelli Mays
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CPT (Join to see), As far as I'm concerned, it's over. If the person I blocked wants to continue to post messages to me, there is nothing I can do about it. The person I blocked just has to have the last word. He can't stand the fact I will not converse with him anymore. That's my right and I prefer to keep it that way. I don't like him and he doesn't like me. So what? I sure haven't lost any sleep over it and don't plan to. The End
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The reason is likely that this individual, while an admin, is still an RP member first and foremost and does not personally find the content you create interesting. The role of an Admin is to help other members and to flag content and profiles that are breaking RP standards. There are dozens of admins on the site so if you are being blocked by one, it should not effect their overall mission. There are lots of other admins to help you.
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Sgt Kelli Mays
SSG Carlos Madden Thank you for your input Carlos. It's not so much of being blocked, but it is what this person said. Looks like most of it has been removed or hidden now...I no longer see this persons comments. I took concern with this because some things he wrote specifically pointed out to one of my posts...but now that his comment is no longer there...I suppose the point is mute now.
Thanks again for your input.
Thanks again for your input.
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Sgt Kelli Mays
Sgt Kelli Mays - actually I see the comments now......I was not looking in the wrong place. I don't care if the admin blocked me....this is not why I got upset. I don't care if the admin dislikes my posts and thinks they are low information or useless...Say what ever you want...disagree all you want....but don't go out of your way to use specific words that were used in headlines of specific posts and point out that they are worthless and useless and what ever else may have been said. I care when I'm singled out...not specifically by name, but by the name of my topic of discussion...and other members topic of discussion. This sir, to me is unprofessional.
I'm beginning to see or think I understand by reading a lot of these posts that this site is suppose to be strictly "MILITARY ORIENTED" and somewhere along the way it lost is course. I'm not sure if I'm right in my assessment, but if this is the case then perhaps RP can be slit into two sites. The one where it is now with many topics of discussion and the original one for JUST and ONLY Military discussion...this way those who feel RP has turned into something it's not suppose to be can be satisfied and those who like it the way it is can be satisfied.
I've only been a member for a short time. I am unaware of Rally Points history and how it was started and evolved away from it's apparent real/true purpose...just taking a stab in the dark.
Again, thank you for your input.
I'm beginning to see or think I understand by reading a lot of these posts that this site is suppose to be strictly "MILITARY ORIENTED" and somewhere along the way it lost is course. I'm not sure if I'm right in my assessment, but if this is the case then perhaps RP can be slit into two sites. The one where it is now with many topics of discussion and the original one for JUST and ONLY Military discussion...this way those who feel RP has turned into something it's not suppose to be can be satisfied and those who like it the way it is can be satisfied.
I've only been a member for a short time. I am unaware of Rally Points history and how it was started and evolved away from it's apparent real/true purpose...just taking a stab in the dark.
Again, thank you for your input.
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