What reasons have Veterans given you for NOT using Rallypoint?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 11:00:59 -0400

I've told a few about it, but I rarely get a legit reason, which tells me it's laziness or they think it's all hype.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2016 11:02 AM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 11:02:03 -0400

I have not had anyone say "NO". They always say they will look into it, but I never see them online.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Apr 30 at 2016 11:04 AM

SFC Stephen King — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 11:04:11 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member missed opportunity, I will upon my exit in the the civilian workforce continue to contribute to RP. Just call me Stephen 31 DEC 2016 pending.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Apr 30 at 2016 11:08 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 11:08:02 -0400

No one has told me no up front but I don't think they ever join.

Response by Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM made Apr 30 at 2016 11:21 AM

Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 11:21:53 -0400

Those I have tried to get on are fearful of retaliation from superiors. Most of my patients are on here, but some like to remain in the darkness or do not have the time. At least that is what has been revealed to me.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Apr 30 at 2016 11:27 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 11:27:05 -0400

I came here from military.com some time back and never looked back. There are very few left on that site, as far as the forums go. I have had the same experience as a couple of others have with regard to telling them of the much better site on RP. It would seem that the vetting process, as loose as it is scares them away. But, since it has much the same demographics as RP, and predominantly Army and Marines, it's understandable. I'm here to stay as long as they don't go down the path that their site and management did. Their loss, but I do miss some of the old friends left behind.

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made Apr 30 at 2016 11:29 AM

Sgt David G Duchesneau — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 11:29:15 -0400

Hell, I've told a shit load of Vets to look at Rally Point and I've been told all kinds of things like "OK, I'll look into it" and some simply tell me that they "don't have time." Well, all I can say is that FEA to those who won't take the time because in my opinion, RP is much better than that freaking gossip and bullshit site called facelift! You know what I'm saying?

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Apr 30 at 2016 12:03 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 12:03:34 -0400

One of my invitees joined but is inactive. Don't know why, but perhaps because they were all retired they may not see the military community as being as unique as I see it.

Same old, same old?

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Apr 30 at 2016 12:08 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 12:08:45 -0400

I was aware of RPs existence for months before I clicked on the FB link, honestly it appeared gimmicky.. It appeared to be just another "thing" targeted at AD and Vets . I did not see it for what it is...and as I did not know anyone on it, that impression kept me from looking in. I assume it is much the same for others...

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2016 2:24 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 14:24:33 -0400

To be honest, I think most of the younger crowd think it's a little too "Joe Navy" (or whatever term your branch uses) to join RallyPoint. They like the military, but I think they just want to keep work at work, and not deal with anything military related on their free time. None of the people I know personally are on Rallypoint. There are actually a few, but they are all inactive members.

Also, I notice the majority of active members are Army and Marines. I don't think I've seen any Navy related topics since I've been a member. At least not while I was active.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2016 5:39 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 17:39:51 -0400

could it be that they did thier time, learned how to navigate through the millitary on thier own, and now its your time i'm retired, just a question

Response by SGT Jennifer Rixe made Apr 30 at 2016 5:40 PM

SGT Jennifer Rixe — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 17:40:37 -0400

I didn't know about this site until I accidentally stumbled upon it. I have tried to get a few Vets to sign up; some have, some haven't - the reasons vary. I like it because it keeps me "in the loop", it's crazy how much has changed since I ETS'ed. I do admit there are a lot of similarities to Facebook and other social media sights but that doesn't stop me from logging in to see what's going on!

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Apr 30 at 2016 6:45 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:45:53 -0400

Yeah I've run into similar problems. The Veterans I talk to on other Forums say that Rallypoint is Dominated by Right Wing Extremist and that they are trying to get away from that Crowd that is why they belong to those other Liberal Military Forums that I belong to.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Apr 30 at 2016 7:42 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 19:42:49 -0400

Some folks will use less than stellar language and name calling instead of debating.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2016 12:20 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 May 2016 00:20:04 -0400

Perhaps they have yet to find value for the time invested navigating the content they aren't interested in.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made May 1 at 2016 9:14 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sun, 01 May 2016 09:14:07 -0400

Many of the Seniors I have dialog with (including myself) do not like wading through some of the more FaceBookesque posts. They want to come on to share with and support service members with issues and situations that once addressed provides resolution for many. They do not like wading through posts about celebrity gossip etc., they also are concerned that many who share posts do so with a complete disregard for the kind of respect we as service members should all be accustomed to. Often times people rant using abusive language in personal attacks. There is nothing wrong with expressing ones passion and even dropping a four letter word if you believe that helps depict how much something bothers you, it does not allow you or me ti direct the same words at an individual. This is not PC it is respect.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2016 9:34 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 May 2016 09:34:32 -0400

SGT Jacqueem Spartley
It’s not just veterans, but also service members who don’t take the time to follow RP. What’s the difference in us: I believe it’s because we drank the Cool Aid… in a good way. We actually believe in the words Duty, Honor, Country; to a degree that others don’t. I’ve always said we live the dream; that is we enjoy what we do: in work, in our personal lives. We want to learn and help others.

The bottom line is we just like it. It takes time. Time that some don’t see adds any value to their lives. I see that value. I look at myself. Between work, family, taking care of the house, and all the other things in our lives, here I am writing (stealing a few minutes from something else I could be doing) on the computer to keep up with a part of my life that I love. It’s that simple, at least for me.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2016 10:16 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 May 2016 10:16:22 -0400

Interesting enough Rallypoint is the only Social Media platform I'm involved in. I don't have time to update everyone in the world of what I had for breakfast or what I'm doing today. I enjoy Rallypoint because of the professionalism and some of the things I can take away and use in my professional life.

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made May 1 at 2016 3:19 PM

MAJ Keira Brennan — Sun, 01 May 2016 15:19:03 -0400

Too conservative and religious posts (really)

Response by SCPO Jason McLaughlin made May 2 at 2016 7:16 AM

SCPO Jason McLaughlin — Mon, 02 May 2016 07:16:19 -0400

You might find this place a little confrontational and insulting if you are a supporter of President Obama, or a supporter of Secretary Clinton.

Response by COL Charles Williams made May 2 at 2016 11:21 PM

COL Charles Williams — Mon, 02 May 2016 23:21:59 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member and SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" I love Rally Point, but I am still busy, so many times, I don't have time to read or post. I hate the point system and how some seem fixated on running up points vs. providing value added. Value added is and was my intent on joining. But, I have fallen off for a variety of reasons. At times this seem like more of a game than a site for veterans. I am certain, if the points were dropped, some drop immediately. Several I have asked about RP.... shy away as it seems to be game vs. a legitimate professional forum.

Response by SGT Chris Hill made May 3 at 2016 1:54 PM

SGT Chris Hill — Tue, 03 May 2016 13:54:58 -0400

It's completely up to the individual. It's NOTHING you can enforce and it's not laziness at all, maybe they want nothing to do with a military website. Focus on other things rather than thinking they're lazy because they don't want to join. It's not that serious.

Response by PFC John Robicheaux made Jan 26 at 2017 7:49 PM

PFC John Robicheaux — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:49:41 -0500

I have been out of the marine corps for 50 years and do not have the paperwork to verify my self, so I do not get on here very often because I like to know who I am talking to.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2023 10:56 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:56:40 -0400

I'm relatively new to R.P. However, I've heard what seems like legitimate reasons for not continuing or taking a break from R.P. And it's this: Members say that they do NOT like the name calling and rabid arguing. They say that it breaks their attempts to have peaceful days. Others say that they merely need to take a break from R.P. and focus on other things for a while.