Will the volume, content and tenor of communication significantly improve on RallyPoint in 2016?

LTC Stephen F. — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:15:04 -0500

I have been a member of RallyPoint since March 2013 and a contributing member since last summer. I am generally pleased with most of the direction that RallyPoint has moved forward on. Some changes take more get more getting used to than others; but, I think the communication from administrators helps a lot.
Will RallyPoint expand this year?

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jan 4 at 2016 12:16 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:16:58 -0500

I fully expect the volume, and quality of communication on RallyPoint to grow in leaps and bounds this year. That is my prediction and I am sticking to it :-)

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jan 4 at 2016 12:27 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:27:39 -0500

LTC Stephen F. I think it will grow - there will always be a few negative members, but for the most part there are a lot of great leaders, thinkers, motivators, writers, and great veterans, active duty service members, civilian supporters and recrutiers on RP! Only one direction to go and that is up!

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Jan 4 at 2016 12:37 PM

Col Joseph Lenertz — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:37:22 -0500

LOL. Volume and content, yes. Tenor, and value...well, hope springs eternal.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jan 4 at 2016 1:43 PM

LTC John Shaw — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 13:43:04 -0500

I will be less active this year due to deployment, but I will strive for wisdom in my commentary.

Response by SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury made Jan 4 at 2016 1:58 PM

SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 13:58:45 -0500

I think RP is largely headed in the right direction. I expect much growth in 2016.

Response by SGT John Rauch made Jan 4 at 2016 4:59 PM

SGT John Rauch — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 16:59:21 -0500

yes, we are much more maturer now than the doody heads of the past.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2016 6:10 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 18:10:13 -0500

I don't know if leap year will have any significance, but I'm really impressed with the questions, links, and update material. So far I've not seen any flame wars going on. This new change has increased my posting links, although sometimes I think I'm posting too much liked material. I think RP will definitely grow and continue improving. One thing I'm looking forward to are changes in the verification and blank faces of members. I don't think if a person can't get verified, they don't belong on RP. That's my opinion and you know what they say about opinions. I refuse to become involved with anyone who can't show their face and have a decent bio. I'm looking forward to a great 2016 on RP.

Response by PO2 Steven Erickson made Jan 5 at 2016 3:04 AM

PO2 Steven Erickson — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 03:04:08 -0500

So, colonel... Are you saying I should post MORE or LESS of my "signature graphics"?

"I exist to serve..."

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Jan 5 at 2016 8:34 AM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 08:34:54 -0500

I think RP is a great resource for military people to get answers to any situation or question they have from caring leaders who want to help. There are a lot of good people here willing to think about others above themselves - they genuinely care about the military family. The more members who "get this" will will help RP be the most successful online military community ever!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2016 5:21 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 17:21:28 -0500

Well, it is sure to expand. RP has been doing so at an exponential rate as long as I've been paying attention. The quality... well... let's just say I hope that some members come to figure out what the culture is here and lay off the personal attacks and ad hominem arguments.
I've had some awesome discussions here, and some frustrating ones I just want to walk away from. By and large, the membership here is awesome... even the ones I disagree with.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2016 1:13 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:13:07 -0500

I think it will grow in volume of both the good and bad, with more increase on the devolving side. Clickbait and trolls will continue to increase.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jan 9 at 2016 8:54 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 08:54:23 -0500

Hopefully we will add more members adding some more variety and unique nuances to our discussions. I am always interested in what Younger People have to say.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2016 3:45 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 03:45:33 -0500

Thanks for your contributions LTC Stephen F.