What other badges should RallyPoint offer?

SrA Zachary Bolling — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:15:22 -0500

Just wondering if anyone thinks there should be more badges on RP to better identify who you are sharing your discussions with.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Dec 9 at 2013 9:58 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 21:58:28 -0500

Just like the title 'Marine', badges are earned, not given. ;)

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 10:52 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 22:52:56 -0500

Here are my recommendations

Combat Rallypoint Badge- for having a thread in which you receive a thumbs down and subsequently post five more comments

Expert Rallypoint Badge- posting a question in which obtains 20 posts.

Response by CPT Richard Riley made Mar 3 at 2014 3:19 PM

CPT Richard Riley — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:19:25 -0500

I would think because the purpose of this site and comment thread is for personal improvement & networking there are enough 'badges' already. There is always the option of making a formal request to look into additional badges if that would help fulfill the purpose of the site.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Mar 3 at 2014 3:47 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:47:51 -0500

I think the current configuration is good. You can tell a lot about the person that is commenting through the badges now. Any more might take away from the quality of the site.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Mar 13 at 2014 10:20 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:20:43 -0400

RallyPoint is not the Boy/Girl Scouts...over-badging is not the answer, well, maybe for some...taking part in discussions consistency, providing sound, accurate advice/information, encouraging others to do the same and not over-glorifying ourselves should be enough.

Response by LTJG Robert M. made Mar 13 at 2014 10:31 AM

LTJG Robert M. — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:31:12 -0400

How about branch of service? be nice to see USCG shield next to my photo/on my profile. Would also be of benefit to those who have served in multiple branches.

Response by CSM Richard Montcalm made Mar 16 at 2014 4:26 PM

CSM Richard Montcalm — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:26:30 -0400

None needed- if you need a badge, and I had plenty to pin on my uniform while in service, then you evidently need reassurance on a minute by minute basi rather than believing in and knowing your own competence...

Response by CSM Richard Montcalm made Mar 16 at 2014 4:27 PM

CSM Richard Montcalm — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:27:25 -0400

This isn't the Boy or Girl Scouts- they need badges, not professionals...

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2014 6:08 PM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 18:08:26 -0400

I recommend a badge for not recommending more badges, DA or RP. As soon as you write a post like "Burning shit is hard work! The Army should award a shit-burning badge!" you loose this badge.

Response by SrA Zachary Bolling made Mar 17 at 2014 8:40 AM

SrA Zachary Bolling — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 08:40:51 -0400

I ask about more badges because the ones that are in place only show your status as a Rallypoint member such as the 5%,blue ribbon and the silver tab that indicates how many people you have invited. These are good badges if all you want to see is your status on RallyPoint. If there were badges that spoke to the career field you are in wouldn't that give a little more information right off the bat. I don't think that rally point should look like a Russian military uniform. But I can only imagine that there would be a benefit to having something more next to our RallyPoint status.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2014 4:58 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 16:58:13 -0400

I'm making a motion to create the CRPB. Anyone who engages another SM in an argument will earn the Combat RallyPoint Badge. 

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2014 12:31 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 12:31:39 -0400

"Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges"

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2014 9:29 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:29:33 -0400

I wonder how many out there know where this is from.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 18 at 2014 4:44 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 04:44:36 -0500

Don't laugh. It has probably been discussed.

Response by SPC Richard White made Nov 27 at 2014 4:25 AM

SPC Richard White — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 04:25:20 -0500

As I went through this thread I saw quite a few references to Boy Scout Badges and personally I take offense since I am an Eagle Scout with 2 palms.I learned a lot earning my badges.However I was decorated as well in the Ca. Army National Guard.In my opinion Rally Point doesn't need to offer badges.This is a military networking site and thus should be run in accordance to those standards.I do agree sometimes the military hands out awards like candy but the ones that are truly earned are the ones that are most cherished.Thats my take.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2015 10:37 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 22:37:29 -0500

Super trolling, meme makin', Chairborne Ranger!!

Response by SPC David Shaffer made Mar 6 at 2015 8:15 AM

SPC David Shaffer — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:15:58 -0500

RallyPoint should add the "Merino Badge" for outstanding individuals that work hard to keep RallyPoint so great. RallyPoint Team @sfc mark merino

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Mar 7 at 2015 2:02 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 14:02:32 -0500

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2015 4:41 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 16:41:30 -0500

I'd prefer bacon - free bacon.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2015 4:45 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 16:45:26 -0500

Recruiting for bringing people to RP.

Response by SSG Leonard Johnson made Mar 7 at 2015 4:59 PM

SSG Leonard Johnson — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 16:59:23 -0500

didn't know RP gave badges not that I was looking anyway

Response by SPC Danny Cannon made Mar 7 at 2015 8:28 PM

SPC Danny Cannon — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 20:28:17 -0500

Keyboard Commando?
Am I too late to the party again?

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Mar 8 at 2015 7:55 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 07:55:35 -0400