Why are people allowed to disrespect RP member admins?

SSG Trust Palmer — Tue, 12 May 2015 04:46:44 -0400

I've noticed on more than one occasion extreme levels of disrespect. It bothers me tremendously that when the administration tries to keep this site "professional" they are reprimanded. Why have admins if they can't do their "jobs?"

Response by SFC Mark Merino made May 12 at 2015 4:55 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Tue, 12 May 2015 04:55:44 -0400

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quite a few of us have been taking some much needed mental hygiene days off, but I HAD to thank you for sending a shotout of support. Talk about a thankless job. The only way to truly understand what these volunteers do and put up with is to do it dday in and day out. It can't be summarized in a standard complaint form or to document each and every situation. It is just a nightmare most of the time. Keeping an even temperment when you are called every name in the book is tiresome, but seeing members disrespect each other is facebook freedom of speech. I've been laying low since cinco de mayo and hope to see some changes made before I even consider doing any more admin work. For you die hard admins still fighting the good fight, I take my hat off to you. Now, back to studying Japanese and watching History channel.......

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 6:16 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2015 06:16:15 -0400

This is certainly not the RallyPoint I joined. The attacks have gotten far more vicious and personal. I didn't sign up to get treated that way. Just because we have differences of opinions doesn't make us bad people. It makes us different. If we were all the same we would be boring. But to be called racist and sexist names, having your service questioned, and being told to go back in the kitchen. That's definitely uncalled for. I know I am not alone when I say this, but I don't feel the staff truly cares as we are free labor. Well I'm no one's free labor anymore! Thank you for your support and your husband is super awesome and a great friend.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 6:58 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2015 06:58:07 -0400

Some people don't know how or when to "pump the brakes son"

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 7:29 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2015 07:29:37 -0400

I think this site is very good. BUT, there is and always will be some who abuse it.

That said, this guy went WAY over the boundaries. I hope that I never see a post from him again.

I even think RP should pursue this further even to the point of criminal charges if possible. We should not in any way tolerate losing good people because of scum like this.

Response by SSG Steven Borders made May 12 at 2015 8:07 AM

SSG Steven Borders — Tue, 12 May 2015 08:07:40 -0400

I can't believe what is going on and I was unaware of it to. I thought we are all grown-ups here on RP and professionals to boot.

My hats off to all the admin on this site. I am an admin on a toy collecting forum and I know how it can get sometimes. You haven't seen anything till you seen grown men/woman fight over toys.

Anyways, keep up the good work. This site would not function the same without you all.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 10:15 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2015 10:15:36 -0400

Unfortunately, not all of us are grownups here. There are those that include field grade officers that want to skate the line of insults, then complain when they get responded to in ways they don't like, or not in the timeframe they'd like.

There are those who will insist that someone's moral compass is broken just for asking a legitimate question, and then complain when they get a harsh response in return.

Respect goes two ways, and I'm thinking I would not blame the hard working volunteer member admins here if they decided to just walk away. TSgt Hunter Logan PV2 Private RallyPoint Member SFC Mark Merino ....and all the rest.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 10:49 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2015 10:49:31 -0400

Towards admin or not, Why is there DISRESPECT on RallyPoint [PERIOD]. And is being retired a pass to be disrespectful or belligerent?

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 11:18 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2015 11:18:15 -0400

.... Wow i missed some pretty interesting stuff last night..... To all those admins who bust their ass trying to keep this site professional i salute you. To all the dbags that want to call people names and do stupid crap... what are we in high school again or are you trying to earn your KEYBOARD RANGER tab.... WTF

Response by SSG Trust Palmer made May 12 at 2015 1:30 PM

SSG Trust Palmer — Tue, 12 May 2015 13:30:26 -0400

Can someone explain to me why my original question was changed? Just trying to understand the rules.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 3:03 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2015 15:03:39 -0400

This is absolutely correct. All I can say is that there seems to be a LOT of immature people that just throw fits cuz they can't get or say what they want. Some of what I have seen has been SO DISGUSTING!! And those that are admins should have a little more power than what they have. It's not a lot to ask for. I hope people get their act together because some GREAT people will start leaving because of the disrespectfulness in general. To all MEMBERS

Response by SGT Justin Lamb made May 12 at 2015 10:52 PM

SGT Justin Lamb — Tue, 12 May 2015 22:52:23 -0400

SSG,

I've seen a lot of people think since that they are on a cpu that they can lose their minds and all military bearing since they are not face to face they can say what they want.. I can't wait till one pcs right under the leadership of someone they told off. It's a smallll world!

Response by PO1 Cleve Ikaika Waiwaiole made May 13 at 2015 2:22 AM

PO1 Cleve Ikaika Waiwaiole — Wed, 13 May 2015 02:22:36 -0400

Computer screens are bullet proof! People think they're superman haha!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made May 20 at 2015 2:47 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 20 May 2015 14:47:23 -0400

All RallyPoint members, veterans, and service members are worthy of respect and should be treated with respect. Unfortunately that is not always the case both on RallyPoint and in the "real world."
It is unconscionable when RallyPoint volunteer admin members are disrespected while performing their duties. Anybody performing service in the line of duty is to be commended.
To be honest I do not really know who the admin members are. I know the ones who have contacted me or responded to my questions to RallyPoint support. I have been consistently impressed with the professionalism, courtesy and willingness to help from each and every admin and support staff member who has contacted me or responded to my questions.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 2:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 14:52:53 -0400

I don't understand why anyone would be disrespectful on here. It is like they get some sort of rush off of being turds. It is the culture of today in regard to the internet. There are no real consequences for them so they enjoy getting away with it.

Response by PO3 Tanis Huston made May 23 at 2015 4:56 AM

PO3 Tanis Huston — Sat, 23 May 2015 04:56:17 -0400

I am completely with you on this topic. It is a shame that the Admins get thrown under the bus. Unfortunately I saw it way to often in the military too, no one wants to take personal responsibility for their own actions and how it will effect another, they are quick to belittle those that try to do "damage control" and make a better environment for the whole group.

Response by SPC David Hannaman made Jul 18 at 2016 7:30 PM

SPC David Hannaman — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:30:06 -0400

I would rather they say it here where brothers in arms can call them out on it than spew that vomit where an adoring public may think that is how all veterans feel. Take the high road, you may be talking someone down from the ledge without realizing it.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2020 2:24 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 02:24:05 -0500

I think you should be allowed to say what you want on here. Your rank means nothing to me here.