Can we please have no political advertising from any party on here?

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 May 2019 21:32:02 -0400

If a politician is a military member and wants to come on here and chat, great. If they want to contribute topics, great. However, can we please not have sponsored political advertising on here no matter what the political affiliation of if they politician is a vet or not. Seriously. Can we have a political advertising free zone? Can we keep this from becoming another fakebook?

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made May 11 at 2019 9:33 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Sat, 11 May 2019 21:33:13 -0400

THANK YOU, HEATHER!

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made May 11 at 2019 9:44 PM

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Sat, 11 May 2019 21:44:49 -0400

My first thought is that yes, that is a good idea, BUT. do you want to make up for the lost money? RO has expenses, Server time, IT support, web hosting and troubleshooting. I am always amazed that people complain about FB or TW or Google.... THEY GET IT FREE and complain about getting free service. Most do not read the agreement because they are in a hurry to start their free service. If I buy you your favorite meal tonight...will you still complain. It is the same with allowing these companies get some money back for their cost. (Do we get free closes? car cleaning? etc?)

Response by Sgt Douglas Berger made May 11 at 2019 9:45 PM

Sgt Douglas Berger — Sat, 11 May 2019 21:45:04 -0400

I agree. However to mention the impact of a political decision is helpful in understanding cause/ effect. Example HR 299 for Blue Water Vets went 40 years plus, and now because of the President's support for Veterans it is close to passing. He was informed Mar about HR 299, he called Senate Committee of Veterans Affairs and asked it be presented by May. May 9th there was a news release. if any other President had done the same they need to be recognized. Not because of Party, but because of support for our Veterans,. I too like a political free forum.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2019 10:30 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 May 2019 22:30:31 -0400

I beg to differ, since I live in a country that's going socialists and AOC is borrowing many of the ideas that is tearing Canada apart. For example, the green New Deal is a green bad deal up here in Canada. If you have followed my postings, you know exactly what I'm talking about. I will continue to make fun of AOC, Democrats and Republicans if they say something that is out of line and I don't agree with especially if it's going to raise my taxes like it has in Canada.

Response by SGT Cynthia Douglas Ybarra made May 11 at 2019 11:18 PM

SGT Cynthia Douglas Ybarra — Sat, 11 May 2019 23:18:05 -0400

Agreed

Response by CPT Jack Durish made May 11 at 2019 11:39 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Sat, 11 May 2019 23:39:24 -0400

How do you define "political advertising"? Paid? I have never seen any of that on RP. Any mention of a specific politician? That would be difficult unless we also banned all political discussion. Any political that annoys you? There's content of things political and nonpolitical that annoy me, but I have never expected that all such things be banned. I simply ignore them and scroll on to the many things I enjoy. I recommend the practice...

Response by LTC Stephen C. made May 12 at 2019 1:17 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Sun, 12 May 2019 01:17:47 -0400

I agree with you, MSgt Private RallyPoint Member.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2019 2:16 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 May 2019 02:16:07 -0400

I don't agree with limiting RPs ad revenue. I'll do what I've done for many years pertaining to ads in general, ignore them and move on.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made May 12 at 2019 3:42 AM

CW4 Craig Urban — Sun, 12 May 2019 03:42:45 -0400

I am retired and will give my views whether you like it or not.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made May 12 at 2019 5:58 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sun, 12 May 2019 05:58:40 -0400

Thank you for the great question.