Is there such a thing as RP Burnout?

2014-07-15T06:55:18-04:00

I notice that there is a changing of the guard here, Maj Burns, SSG Hashburn, etc. if I forgot to mention "you old timers" you know who you are! Now there are new one to move on, So is there a time that says on RP I'm bored?!? Your thoughts!

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Jul 15 at 2014 7:05 AM

2014-07-15T07:05:19-04:00

You have to take a break every once in a while. That is why I limit myself to about 10-15 min per day on RP. Plus I'm working a lot anyways and come home to two kids who demand my attention. I may be going to just 3-5 days per week now that my training cycle is in session.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2014 7:08 AM

2014-07-15T07:08:15-04:00

I know for a fact that SFC Michael Hasbun is in the PCS process and for that reason is likely not on here as much. I think some people are just not real happy with some of the changes that were made and a lot of the discussions that have nothing to do with the military, other than the fact that the discussions are being had amongst people in the military, veterans, or retirees.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jul 15 at 2014 7:17 AM

2014-07-15T07:17:44-04:00

Good question. I believe there may be a good bit of merit in your proposal that one can 'burn out' on RP. It is very easy to get drawn in to some of the discussions to the point where you are constantly checking to see if another comment has been posted (especially those topics you feel strongly about) and that will, in time, wear you down.
I think a lot if it is that the 'newness' has started to wear off now and things are beginning to settle down a bit. When the discussions were new, people were asking a lot of serious (and not so serious questions)... then I think we went through a phase where people were just trying to think of things to ask just to keep things 'fresh' and that has begun to pass as well.
Perhaps we're just now 'stabilizing', rather than experiencing an epidemic of RP Burnout.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2014 8:17 AM

2014-07-15T08:17:15-04:00

I think people tend to switch to more reading and less posting.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Jul 15 at 2014 8:51 AM

2014-07-15T08:51:54-04:00

I have to agree with MAJ Private RallyPoint Member. While I still take part in discussions here, I've started to be more selective in what I respond to on here. While I'm the first to say not all the discussions have to be centered around boots/uniforms/PT/etc, some of the new comers to RallyPoint have taken things a little too far. While these "water cooler" conversations can be great, we need to remember what the main point of this site is and that is to build a professional network among those that are or have served in the Military. I think we can offer each other some interesting points of views on a lot of different topics. I think we all bring something different to not just the boots/uniforms/PT centered discussion but to the "water cooler" type of discussions as well.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Jul 15 at 2014 10:44 AM

2014-07-15T10:44:59-04:00

I try to take healthy doses bouncing back and forth between MilSuite, LinkedIn, the dreaded FB and Rally Point. It is way to overwhelming to check each everyday, therefore the gaps in replies at times and brief disappearances. In this digital social media world we have entered, it is very important to take a breath and leave the phone in the house and just go out to the park or play with the kids outdoors and leave it ALL behind. I think burn out is easy as there is good stuff to be a part of here, so you may have to force a break. That is all, excused!

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2014 11:18 AM

2014-07-15T11:18:19-04:00

Oddly enough, this is the first time I've logged in to RP in a few months. Last year I was pretty active on here but then the discussions started becoming more and more petty and people were sending peer requests for the simple purpose of adding to their "friend" pool (a very Facebook-like thing to do), so I have ventured away. I'm always interested in engaging in a thought provoking discussion, but I'm not a fan of having to wade through petty or immature discussion topics to find one.

Response by CW2 Jonathan Kantor made Jul 15 at 2014 11:36 AM

2014-07-15T11:36:53-04:00

Yes. I took some time off while PCSing. Got a bit burned out... didn't like everyone downvoting my anti-Fox comments! Seriously though, I took a break when my grandfather passed and it's easy to burn out on something you do a lot. I never really stopped checking... just posting... I am back now.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2014 12:10 PM

2014-07-15T12:10:13-04:00

I think I'll take a well-deserved RP break for now. Ok I'm back. What did I miss?

Response by Cpl Brett Wagner made Jul 15 at 2014 1:27 PM

2014-07-15T13:27:37-04:00

SFC A.M. Drake I agree with MSGWade Huffman I think for some people the freshness wears off. Others do not enjoy debate if they disagree. Some get tired of seeing people just throwing up anything to get a response. I posted something I thought would be a good topic "Since the Army is getting a new side arm what would you pick & why" I think it got one response. So I just comment on other's .questions. I enjoy RP because I found Facebook to be dilly & aggravating. I don't want to read about everything you do in a day.I like stimulating conversation & there are a lot more people I can understand & connect with on RP.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2014 6:58 PM

2014-09-05T18:58:14-04:00

Only when you open your email and all the updates you see are about a certain 2LT/1LT thread.