Why are so many of the RP members in the complaint line? They complain about the questions, the answers, content, and whatever else!

Sgt Joe LaBranche — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:18:15 -0400

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made May 12 at 2016 4:19 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:19:15 -0400

Its easier to complain and blame others then be part of the solution?

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 4:19 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:19:24 -0400

Sometimes I wonder if RP Facebook page is bigger than the actual site...

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 4:19 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:19:28 -0400

I am not in the complaint line. I just dont like some things. ;)

Response by PFC Donnie Harold Harris made May 12 at 2016 4:21 PM

PFC Donnie Harold Harris — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:21:43 -0400

That is the silliest complaint I have heard in a while.

Response by MGySgt James Forward made May 12 at 2016 4:21 PM

MGySgt James Forward — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:21:45 -0400

BLUF: Be professional, be polite, and honest!
We are here to help each other, understand that some times you just got to blast away...
Us older folks apply our lessons learned (wisdom) to younger folks so they don't have to go thru the ass pain we did. It's called leadership, guidance from the cloud in IT speak.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made May 12 at 2016 4:33 PM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:33:11 -0400

I haven't been in the complaint line and have never been to the RP Facebook page so I guess that I must be happy.

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made May 12 at 2016 4:37 PM

SGT Dave Tracy — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:37:50 -0400

People complain for 2 reasons:
1. To change or make something better...the smart ones know that doesn't happen too often in the real world by complaining (I'd use the term "bitching").
2. For the emotional release of getting something off their chest--by letting everyone else know what they think--when knowing full well, that the act of complaining itself really accomplishes nothing.

But allow me to compliment you on your topic of choice!
;-)

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made May 12 at 2016 4:40 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:40:53 -0400

Sgt Joe LaBranche A lot of it is just the off color humor that a lot of us use as a part of our every day conversation. That by itself can come across as rude, crude, and socially unacceptable. I think another part of it is that many of us see the nation is going in a bad direction, we disagree on how to fix it, but more than that, often it seems that the majority of people are content to stick their head in the sand and ignore the problem. That of course leads to anger. By and large, I do not see the community as being overly negative. Politics is always going to have people at odds. Religion is another issue that tends to have people very defensive. THat is understandable because it is such a personal issue. I try to just be me. I am not going to go out of my way to be mean, but I am by my nature sarcastic and abrasive. I know that comes across as being an asshole which I have admitted to. So I do not think it is so much the complaint line as the "Fuck It let's disable all mouth/keyboard? to brain filters and see where it takes us" line also known as the Salty Line.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made May 12 at 2016 4:47 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:47:21 -0400

To be fair, I believe the number of those complaining is surprisingly small. The vast majority of discussions that I read and in which I participate, are polite though sometimes contentious. I say "surprisingly small" because this is an exceptional year, a very exceptional year. We are electing a new President in a time of great turmoil. Have you considered the parallels between today and the 1930's? Just as the Great War (WWI) was a prelude to WWII, the Russians are rearming and becoming increasingly bellicose very much resembling Germany between the two world wars. A new tyranny is rising in the Middle East just as one arose in the Far East in that time (Japan). Meanwhile, like Harold McMillan, Barack Obama is negotiating with the aggressors and his stooge, John Kerry, returns home waving a treaty. I'm surprised he didn't announce "Peace for our time". Fortunately, the vast majority of those who serve/served have greater sense than the average civilian and there's but a smattering of Leftists on RallyPoint (which probably explains the apparent lack of incivility).

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 4:48 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:48:43 -0400

I already posted something to "Hunt the Good Stuff" so everybody could list good thing. There were not many responses :( It is our negativity bias that we can defeat with Gratitude.

Response by SSG Dennis Grossmann made May 12 at 2016 4:49 PM

SSG Dennis Grossmann — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:49:07 -0400

If they are gonna complain about the questions, then maybe they should ask some themselves.

Response by SPC David S. made May 12 at 2016 4:53 PM

SPC David S. — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:53:56 -0400

I think its part of human nature - nobody ever asks to speak to the manager just to tell them there weren't any problems. Although that would be funny to do just to watch the confusion set in. I've noticed in my own comments that I tend to complain so being aware I've tried to post feed back in a positive manner. As well the sarcasm doesn't always translate - no flash bang or rubber snake key on keyboards partly to blame as well. People got to ditch the gear and lighten up. Cheers

Response by SSG Warren Swan made May 12 at 2016 6:04 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Thu, 12 May 2016 18:04:39 -0400

We need more of this. No one complains when something like this is shown. We all cringe and think "glad I'm not "insert rank here", and keep making jokes. I think we've beaten the election primaries within an inch of the 2089 election for President. We could use more balance between professional growth, bitching and complaining over the liberals censoring RP...no it's the cons censoring RP, or is it the TDY SPC who hacks in and censors everyone? And humor. We can all be hardasses. We've all done it, at many of our stages, laughing is all we have left outside of telling the youth how bad we messed up and look at our example and don't do it. Personally I'd rather tell a young Soldier how not to inspire the entire Army to use your counseling statements as the "Magic Bullet", how not to be in 1SG's office at parade rest, how not to have to pick up pine cones in the winter, or the myriad of ignorant stuff I did. I like my humor posts to start and end the week.
BTW...somewhere in the Army there is a PSG cringing knowing the weekend is here and he has to release the hounds...it's Friday the 13th, AND Payday. Bragg Blvd, Victory Blvd, Kileen, Campbell, and Irwin will be busy. I'd add Bliss, but the Sergeants Major academy is there and NO SGM would dare act up. It's so beneath a SGM to have a wild streak unless you're on their grass.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 6:54 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 May 2016 18:54:12 -0400

You are complaining about people complaining??

Just giving you a hard time. A lot has been already said, but the bottom line is our society is moving in this direction as we become more accustomed to a virtual society and less of a personable one. The anonymity of the "forum" allows more people to express these kinds if views.

I am not even sure that the amount of complaining has really increased, but rather the ability for folks to air their gripes is become so huge that it seems like there are more complaints.

Response by SGT Paul Mackay made May 12 at 2016 7:00 PM

SGT Paul Mackay — Thu, 12 May 2016 19:00:44 -0400

thair afraid of the thurth

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made May 12 at 2016 7:14 PM

Sgt David G Duchesneau — Thu, 12 May 2016 19:14:29 -0400

The ones that are always complaining really could give a shit less anyways. Just ignore them because usually, that's all they know how to do best! FEA!

Response by Cpl Mark A. Morris made May 12 at 2016 8:13 PM

Cpl Mark A. Morris — Thu, 12 May 2016 20:13:07 -0400

Sgt.
I talked to a veteran an hour ago. He did 20 years in the Army. He is 80 years old now.

I asked him, Sir, why is there so so many complaints now in the active military? He said, "Because to many people want their diaper changed." He explained further that people are allowed to be babies with no respect. What was needed was leadership not allowing the military to become a civilian organization.
Have a good evening Sgt.

Response by SGT Paul Mackay made May 12 at 2016 10:09 PM

SGT Paul Mackay — Thu, 12 May 2016 22:09:30 -0400

the only complaining going on here are officerswho was caught doing something wrong. This web sight has a double standard its alright if an officer sayies somthing wrong about enlisted men and nothing happens but when the opposite happens there accounts get suspended with is not fair what enlisted men need to do is get their own website

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made May 13 at 2016 8:21 AM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:21:08 -0400

Because some people are so negative that they need something to complain about.

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made May 13 at 2016 10:53 AM

SMSgt Thor Merich — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:53:13 -0400

Its the military way to complain about stuff.

Response by PVT Raymond Lopez made Jun 18 at 2017 10:19 AM

PVT Raymond Lopez — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 10:19:41 -0400

Why are so many of the RP members in the complaint line? They complain about the questions, the answers, content, and whatever else! This is another case in point of the failure to study the history of the profession of arms. Once upon a time there was a Roman Legion stationed in Judea and instead of getting paid in salt (salrium in the Roman civil law. An allowance of provisions. A stipend, wages, or compensation for services. An annual allowance or compensation.) They were paid in sugar an incredible luxury in those days and they complained about it!!! I meant this as a fairy tale if I wanted to make it a sea story I would have started it with "This is no shit"!!