Do you find it a bit disturbing to see civilians trying to play military (tacti cool) or does flatter you?

James Adair — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 06:47:13 -0500

Response by SFC Daniel McIntire made Nov 28 at 2016 6:53 AM

SFC Daniel McIntire — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 06:53:11 -0500

Flattery will get you anywhere; except here! I have came across two individuals who played tacti-cool. After talking with them, they tried to sharp-shoot me in return. Displaying a retired reserve military I.D. ended that conversion.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Nov 28 at 2016 8:13 AM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 08:13:32 -0500

No I don't find it disturbing at all, but I also don't find it flattering unless it's obviously a child. Personally I find it more as a form of entertainment. Whether it's a guy wearing different ranks or you overhear some far-fetched story, it's always nice to have a source of entertainment. Maybe you call him out in front of all the people buying him drinks.... or maybe you go over to the ugliest girl at the bar bring over a bottle and tell her a certified "war hero" over there has had his eyes on you all night and was hoping she would join him for drinks.

Either way... I leave entertained.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2016 8:29 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 08:29:46 -0500

Neither. If they wanted to be something so interesting or prideful, they would have joined the real military rather than play Call of Duty all the time, roasting others over XBOX Live.

Response by SGT David T. made Nov 28 at 2016 9:48 AM

SGT David T. — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 09:48:23 -0500

I really don't care either way to be honest.