Why are some subject posts being removed?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 12:04:07 -0500

I would like to know why posts are being removed that are relevant to both public discussion and military discussion.

I and several others have had our posts removed without any reason being provided to us. I am not talking about having our posts merged because we didn't know someone else had posted on the same subject matter.

How can I learn what was unacceptable about the post to the person who removed it if I'm not given feedback? Is it a personal attack?

The lack of feedback doesn't help anyone learn.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Dec 19 at 2015 12:05 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 12:05:27 -0500

CPT Private RallyPoint Member this is a common occurrence with all the new changes. They give no reason. Is it a paradox or what.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Dec 19 at 2015 12:05 PM

SFC Stephen King — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 12:05:55 -0500

CPT Private RallyPoint Member You posted before me asking the same question. I have to acquate this to the new changes.

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Dec 19 at 2015 12:06 PM

LTC Yinon Weiss — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 12:06:48 -0500

Some Questions are being removed because they should be posted as part of the new "Share Link" feature and not "Ask Question". Posts no longer need to be asked in the form of a question, which is something that people have wanted for a long time. If you want to share timely news stories, web sites, or other links, just use the "Share Link" option.

You can read more about the guidelines here: http://support.rallypoint.com/customer/portal/articles/2256396

Abuse guidelines have also been updated: http://support.rallypoint.com/customer/portal/articles/2256344

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Response by SSG Michael Hartsfield made Dec 19 at 2015 12:08 PM

SSG Michael Hartsfield — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 12:08:38 -0500

I have had one of my post removed this morning as well "Does the GOP have a Winning Formula?" I thought the post was a genuine question and had gotten a few responses. Then, my post got deleted with no explanation other than to reference the RP Rules and Regs. I'm not sure as to what's happening here

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made Dec 19 at 2015 12:09 PM

Sgt David G Duchesneau — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 12:09:32 -0500

Damn good question Capt! Thanks for posting! I mean WTF-Over? (This will probably be removed? lol)

Response by SGT Jose Perdelia-Torres made Dec 19 at 2015 12:10 PM

SGT Jose Perdelia-Torres — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 12:10:50 -0500

I would like to know as well, i looked at the guidelines for posting and tried to figure out why my posts were deleted. I emailed the RP team and have no gotten a response yet. But, I was not happy, no explaination was given when they were removed. you can't post anything without offending someone...

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Dec 19 at 2015 12:17 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 12:17:41 -0500

Two-stars and below can't delete posts; we can only merge posts. That narrows it down as to whom you might ask for clarification. Do you have any specifics on the posts? Maybe that can help. Also, are you sure they're not just moved to the tagged-only areas, instead of being available to all RP members in the main feed?

Response by SGT Francis Wright made Dec 19 at 2015 2:04 PM

SGT Francis Wright — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 14:04:24 -0500

You know, I don't get to upset. Do to the fact that I don't use my filter.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2015 3:58 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 15:58:23 -0500

My post has brought about an explosion of comments. Some not as thoughtful or respectfully worded as I would like to see. I hope that everyone has had the opportunity to vent their frustrations now. We may not have enjoyed this growth spurt into the new lay of the land for Rally Point but we're managing to get through it. Growing pains are always difficult. The subject posts being removed v. being moved to "appropriate areas" has increased the learning curve significantly. We learned in minutes instead of days. I think this was a good thing. Thank you RP staff for helping us through it.

Response by Kanika Misra made Dec 19 at 2015 5:09 PM

Kanika Misra — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 17:09:49 -0500

Hi CPT Private RallyPoint Member. As far as some of your "Command Post" tags being removed, it is simply because the questions posted are not Command Posts. Command Post is RallyPoint's own publication, which features long-form pieces written by contributing members of the RP community. If you're interested in becoming a contributor to Command Post, please send an email to: [login to see] . Thank you!

Response by SN Greg Wright made Dec 19 at 2015 7:40 PM

SN Greg Wright — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 19:40:29 -0500

CPT Private RallyPoint Member I think this has been well covered by the time I'm getting here. Thanks for posting it.

LTC Yinon Weiss SSG Carlos Madden SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" And @EverySingleRPAdmin.

You guys have a job that really sucks. The internet lets people misbehave in ways they never would in person. Not everyone, of course, but those that are inclined...will. So I wouldn't want your job...but, I'm VERY grateful that you do it, and do it well. Major Weiss, in this thread in particular I have seen you deftly and professionally handle comments that were inflammatory, and never once lost your cool. And I've seen JP moderate so many things with the same level-headed patience that defuses potentially bad situations...as have other volunteer admins.

Thank you all for your time and effort in helping RP to be a place that I want to keep coming back to.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Dec 19 at 2015 10:19 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 22:19:51 -0500

ALCON:

I think some of us are ,missing the point, others aren't receiving the point, and maybe it's not explained in a simple enough concept for all to understand. I have my issues with the new rollout, and even prefer the old one, but I will try to learn the new one and then make constructive criticism on how to make it better.
One thing that NEEDS TO STOP NOW are the personal attacks. It serves no purpose other than to inflame the crowd and what could be a few minute correction is spent arguing over PC vs. NON PC, this thread over another being deleted. Once you attack someone, you have lost all credibility Everyone on here knows how to handle themselves.. This site is supposed to be a site for professionals from the lowest private to the most senior flag officer. We do not need to do this (unless the post id so offensive that there isn't much recourse). If you have an issue with an admin, please message them directly and state your case in private, you got no joy from that admin get to another one, no need to air it our here. Remember Praise in Public Punishment in Private. Together we can get this tuned in, and just talking is the way to make this happen.
To the admiins, I have no clue who made the new layout, but a way to make it so that everyone that is here, can watch a short video made by those who implemented ths explaining in ten minutes or less what RP has morphed to. That way we see it, can practice while listening, and keep on truckin.
In summary, lets talk about this, work on the "solutions" and be a part of said "Solution" and no part of the problem.

Response by PO3 Brad Phlipot made Dec 20 at 2015 7:58 AM

PO3 Brad Phlipot — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 07:58:53 -0500

I have noticed this as well. After making a post I have seen Pics or graphics added and in several cases pieces of the post deleted is this going to be the new norm here? If so let us know PLEASE. Personally if this is the new norm send me an email stating so and then I will reply with please delete my profile / all contents posted by me and close my account. Just let me know please if this is to be the norm.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Dec 21 at 2015 11:31 PM

COL Charles Williams — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 23:31:39 -0500

Because, RP is apparently controlling what can and cannot post, and how we do it. So, they don't need me in the community.

Response by PO3 Rod Arnold made Mar 15 at 2019 11:44 PM

PO3 Rod Arnold — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 23:44:34 -0400

I was curious as to what the 102 comments were. I'm unable to see any of those comments! I wonder why?

Response by SPC James Drury made Sep 23 at 2021 4:30 PM

SPC James Drury — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:30:27 -0400

Personally, I think it sucks and am ready to drop this site if no explanation is given.