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Okay so in posting this question it brought up a few that maybe this can get merged into:
Possible RP feature: Link to other threads
Causes for sickness at Ft. McClellan?
Blocked access to RP.
Admins are merge crazy?
Retirees and Veterans, after you separated, did you stay involved in military circles or causes? How and what?
Which I don't see the link, merge crazy could be a stretch.
However, I thought RP was a place for 1) connecting with like minded individuals, 2) sharing ideas/posts on matters that concern them, 3) a mentor like atmosphere.
I have notice many many many topics are becoming repetitive (Stolen Valor, Red White and True, Women in or out, Equal but not really, and others.)
Some topics might not have a true purpose besides getting members to interact socially, but should this be removed in the merits of "lack of content" then I guess I should help create a new version somewhere else.
Plus, should spark a change in either the moderation and or creation of a forum based system and not digital medal warriors.
So, in question form, what do you think of how the moderation of the RP is going? Killing it or going good?
[edited: spelling mistakes.]
As of 1010 hours on 14-Mar-2015 a lot of the responses have brought to light the follow:
- Most Admins are trying to make sense of topics and ensuring there is no major violations [kudos]
- Merged topics seem to be a random effect as one brought up million of stolen valor still out there.
- It is up to us as members to police our own. If you see a personal attack - have personal courage to stop it.
- RP is still a work in process; hopefully there can be a beta to test any upgrades/changes soon.
Possible RP feature: Link to other threads
Causes for sickness at Ft. McClellan?
Blocked access to RP.
Admins are merge crazy?
Retirees and Veterans, after you separated, did you stay involved in military circles or causes? How and what?
Which I don't see the link, merge crazy could be a stretch.
However, I thought RP was a place for 1) connecting with like minded individuals, 2) sharing ideas/posts on matters that concern them, 3) a mentor like atmosphere.
I have notice many many many topics are becoming repetitive (Stolen Valor, Red White and True, Women in or out, Equal but not really, and others.)
Some topics might not have a true purpose besides getting members to interact socially, but should this be removed in the merits of "lack of content" then I guess I should help create a new version somewhere else.
Plus, should spark a change in either the moderation and or creation of a forum based system and not digital medal warriors.
So, in question form, what do you think of how the moderation of the RP is going? Killing it or going good?
[edited: spelling mistakes.]
As of 1010 hours on 14-Mar-2015 a lot of the responses have brought to light the follow:
- Most Admins are trying to make sense of topics and ensuring there is no major violations [kudos]
- Merged topics seem to be a random effect as one brought up million of stolen valor still out there.
- It is up to us as members to police our own. If you see a personal attack - have personal courage to stop it.
- RP is still a work in process; hopefully there can be a beta to test any upgrades/changes soon.
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I think it's going okay, SFC (Join to see). RP member admins (and the RP Team) are doing their level best to make RallyPoint a better place for SMs, vets, and retirees.
I don't post a lot of questions, so I haven't had many (any?) deleted or merged. As you noted, the system now offers possible similar questions -- to make it easy for you to see if the question (or topic) in your discussion thread already exists on RallyPoint.
No site is perfect, and no person is perfect. There will be glitches and mistakes made. The bottom line for me, though, is that I'm glad we have RallyPoint, even if I'm not in love with every discussion, every policy, etc. Say, that's kind of how I feel (and felt for 30 years of active duty) about the Army.
I don't post a lot of questions, so I haven't had many (any?) deleted or merged. As you noted, the system now offers possible similar questions -- to make it easy for you to see if the question (or topic) in your discussion thread already exists on RallyPoint.
No site is perfect, and no person is perfect. There will be glitches and mistakes made. The bottom line for me, though, is that I'm glad we have RallyPoint, even if I'm not in love with every discussion, every policy, etc. Say, that's kind of how I feel (and felt for 30 years of active duty) about the Army.
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SFC (Join to see)
I normally just skim the discussions but seems to be limited to "command post, trending, top discussions" - if there was a more list like view I am sure I would find more of the content then what meme should I look at.
I think your right the RP admins are doing their best - I believe its voluntary so that should give gives them some kudos.
I think your right the RP admins are doing their best - I believe its voluntary so that should give gives them some kudos.
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"However, I thought RP was a place for 1) connecting with like minded individuals, 2) sharing ideas/posts on matters that concern them, 3) a mentor like atmosphere."
I wasn't sure on how to phrase this response but more than likely it will be my last for quite a while. I thought so too on the above until yesterday morning when my views about RP considerably changed. I no longer feel welcome after being falsely accused by some senior admins. Sadly, a huge part of my life was ripped away from me when I retired but the pain was lessened through interactions on here. Sadly, that too has now been ripped away from me.
I wasn't sure on how to phrase this response but more than likely it will be my last for quite a while. I thought so too on the above until yesterday morning when my views about RP considerably changed. I no longer feel welcome after being falsely accused by some senior admins. Sadly, a huge part of my life was ripped away from me when I retired but the pain was lessened through interactions on here. Sadly, that too has now been ripped away from me.
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SSG (Join to see)
Don't worry about it, CPT Rose. I know you hate me quite a bit but I know you'll be ecstatic once I'm dead.
I'm done. Goodbye.
I'm done. Goodbye.
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SSG Daniel Deiler
Pretty pathetic when a person puts himself out there to express his feelings and he is made fun of and denigrated for it.
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SFC Mark Merino
SSG Daniel Deiler Agreed. That is why I didn't do that. I am very good friends with Andres and he knows I would never do that to any person. Good job looking out for a brother though. Respect!
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Unfortunately it is often redundancy to a question or topic that has already been discussed and should be refreshed. There are trends it seems and the same question, much like history, just repeats itself. Using the search to find an old topic that one perceives as new is a start. I have asked a question after searching and found it to have been already asked or addressed before. Sometimes your question or topic is merged, other times just deleted. There is no room for negative, profane, attacking situations in what should be a professional and respectful social network of the Nations 1%.
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GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad
I have to admit that I (particularly in my early days on RP) found myself responding to questions only to realize (too late) that the question was 6 months to a year old.
Everyday, in the "recent" answers section there are questions listed that are 6 months to a year old --- in fact, this morning I cam across one from 2013.
Perhaps there should be a timeframe attached to questions and, at a certain time (60 or 90 days, for example) the questions are moved to an archive and locked so that no new responses can be added?
Everyday, in the "recent" answers section there are questions listed that are 6 months to a year old --- in fact, this morning I cam across one from 2013.
Perhaps there should be a timeframe attached to questions and, at a certain time (60 or 90 days, for example) the questions are moved to an archive and locked so that no new responses can be added?
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SFC (Join to see)
I like the archive, or locked once the discussion has met its purpose. Plus no room for negative/profane or personal attacks should be a gimme, but seems like it isn't as commons sense as one would think.
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