Did anybody else notice that points for mentioning other members didn't get credited for a time?

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 18:21:26 -0400

Once I learned that people got points for their member names being mentioned and I received a few points and the names I mentioned tended to respond, I began to embed the member names of people I thought would be interested and specifically included member names of somebody I responded or commented on. I learned I touched a nerve at RallyPoint when I used about 400 embedded names in one post. That generated a processing time issue for RallyPoint and a new policy of no more than 20 names could be used by one person in one discussion.
Last week I noticed that no points were being recorded for entering names. I also discovered that if you use the wrong name [for instance mine is [~member number:Rank First name Last Name] you receive an error that you had entered more than 20 names even if you had only entered one. I realized that was a general error message.
As of this afternoon, credit is given for entering names so I hope to return to by habit of entering names I think would be interested - until I am notified to cease and desist.
I posted a generic version of my name in this paragraph and received "Could not post your discussion. You can tag up to 20 of your contacts in a discussion"

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2015 6:23 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 18:23:31 -0400

It was a system glitch. It still pops up every now and again. Trust me, we blow up the higher ups when technical stuff happens...lol

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2015 6:28 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 18:28:17 -0400

LTC Stephen F.: I did notice that they weren't giving points for member names mentioned. I figured "The lord giveth and the lord taketh away..., And then he giveth again..." :)

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jun 24 at 2015 8:27 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 20:27:25 -0400

I've noticed but didn't think that it was/is that big of a deal. I am just glad to see people actually read and respond to what I write. :-)

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2015 9:17 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:17:12 -0400

LTC Stephen F., I think that it had started getting out of control when tagging people by the dozen. Usually, I only do it when in conversation with a given member and there are multiple responses. I think some were using it to "farm" points - something I think is ridiculous, but some have elevated to high art.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Jun 24 at 2015 10:27 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 22:27:57 -0400

I noticed I'm not getting any notification when someone tags me, makes it hard to reply to conversations, forget the points.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2015 10:39 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 22:39:47 -0400

I agree with CPT Porter. It's always nice seeing that top 1% member, and always nice to have people supporting you when you know you are suggesting something which isn't politically convenient for higher ups aka something which anonymous members could report back to policy makers unhappy that leaders are challenging the status quo or new way at doing things. But this isn't or should not be about getting votes or status but being intellectually honest, logical and ethical and challenging the norm and being willing to seek true improvement. That is being a true patriot and really holding true to our oath as Officers. We all have to ask ourselves, are we here to serve the greater good or to serve our careers? The two are necessarily mutually exclusive but many leaders get lost trying to achieve that balance.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jun 25 at 2015 1:47 AM

COL Charles Williams — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 01:47:50 -0400

I think they should do away with the points... Not sure what that is all about, and why is it needed? LTC Stephen F.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 25 at 2015 2:41 AM

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 02:41:56 -0400

LTC Stephen F., I noticed that too, and just today (maybe yesterday) I noticed I was getting the points again.