Posted on May 21, 2015
Why did you choose RallyPoint over other Social Media?
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I have been on various social media platforms but I will say I greatly enjoy RallyPoint. Not only is it a great military networking site but it is not any of the others. I will say that I am seeing a trend of random questions here. I honestly can't tell if I am on Facebook or some other social media site anymore.
What do you think really sets RallyPoint apart from your other social media accounts. Do you see trends overlapping from one to another? I really enjoy the intellectually stimulation and professional development here. Some stuff I pass over some others. Some I think are nothing more than a pat on the back. Some topics are so far off base I am lost as to why they are here. I wish I could zip them to Facebook or Instagram. I have those already.
I have seen some others say the same thing. Maybe I am just taking this all too serious. But I believe in what RallyPoint is doing. I don’t want it to be a military Facebook. I just think we as a whole should really look to contribute to the community rather than just participate. There is a difference. I promise is there is a Gym Selfie discussion I will do everything in my power to kill it.
Am I alone in seeing this? Do you think RallyPoint is heading in the right direction? Or am I just to serious?
What do you think really sets RallyPoint apart from your other social media accounts. Do you see trends overlapping from one to another? I really enjoy the intellectually stimulation and professional development here. Some stuff I pass over some others. Some I think are nothing more than a pat on the back. Some topics are so far off base I am lost as to why they are here. I wish I could zip them to Facebook or Instagram. I have those already.
I have seen some others say the same thing. Maybe I am just taking this all too serious. But I believe in what RallyPoint is doing. I don’t want it to be a military Facebook. I just think we as a whole should really look to contribute to the community rather than just participate. There is a difference. I promise is there is a Gym Selfie discussion I will do everything in my power to kill it.
Am I alone in seeing this? Do you think RallyPoint is heading in the right direction? Or am I just to serious?
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On desktop, if you click on the top left RallyPoint logo, it will take you to a navigation page. You can then click on "Military Discussions" to avoid the "General Interest" category. You can also access it directly from the link below. Give it a try to just focus on those discussions, and then let us know if you enjoy that better perhaps?
https://www.rallypoint.com/categories/military-discussions/answers
https://www.rallypoint.com/categories/military-discussions/answers
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Military Discussions on RallyPoint
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I didn't choose one over the other. I use many forms of social media: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and of course, RallyPoint. I get something different from each one.
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I stick to RallyPoint out of fear. One day the other online media sites might band together.....
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Yes Sir you are correct. I just personally choose not to do it anymore. But I can see your perspective and it makes perfect logical sense to me. If I ever decide to do it again my friends list needs a good clean out. I just get so annoyed by all the duck face pictures and bathroom selfies. But to each their own I suppose.
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We get swamped on RallyPoint with civilians from ex-commie countries doing that stupid duckie face thing as well. Drives me nuts.
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I like RP, as it is a place to discuss issues with like minded people, and to assist others with questions and concerns. I also like it, as I can get feedback on topical issues.
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I like RP, I can communicate with military personnel and who can understand me. Plus, the dialogue on RP is not Facebook which you have basically anything goes on that site!
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I just started today and it is one of the coolest sites I have seen very enjoyable and informative.
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At first, I was just looking for battle buddies and those I served with in the past.
I chose to stay with RallyPoint as a connection with actual veterans, a website with integrity, and a lack of ads.
I post as a way to pay it back, and help where I can. I look for guidance and lessons learned so I don't have to make the mistakes myself.
To RallyPoint Admin I say this, 'Your it, until you die, or I find someone better.' (Starship Trooper).
I chose to stay with RallyPoint as a connection with actual veterans, a website with integrity, and a lack of ads.
I post as a way to pay it back, and help where I can. I look for guidance and lessons learned so I don't have to make the mistakes myself.
To RallyPoint Admin I say this, 'Your it, until you die, or I find someone better.' (Starship Trooper).
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I chose RP because I don't like to see a bunch of pictures of someone's food, hear a bunch of whining that a person couldn't find something at the mall, or see a bunch of self obsessed peoples "selfies". My wife does the whole Facebook thing and some of the posts from the people on her page just about makes my eyes roll back into my head. At least here there are some good discussions that I can put my two cents into and read the views of people that I can relate to. Another positive is that if I see a discussion that I wouldn't be interested in, I don't have to click into it.
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Don't worry. I am going to be working on getting some more gym selfies on here soon.
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I find Rally Point serves several of my needs. First it provides a forum of informed and civil discussion with few exceptions. Secondly you can address military related issues without having to explain what you are talking about to someone. Third there is little or no garbage. Fourth the discussions are frank and while civil they do not unnecessarily defer to rank. In other words rank does not get in the way of an honest answer. I guess fourth it is joint in that I can find out what issues are rising in other services as well.
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