SFC Private RallyPoint Member 287749 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We see a common trend in younger Americans (and junior Soldiers) who rely heavily on social media. From cyber-bullying, to internet addiction, to Soldiers forgetting that military bearing is still a requirement online... Americans today have far less patience for things they disagree with.<br /><br />Now, a citizen can make threats against elected officials for all the world to see (behind a proxy, of course).<br /><br />Soldiers can ask about a situation "a Soldier" or "a friend" is going through, when trying to find a way out of, or around a situation.<br /><br />Does the anonymity of the internet make us more open in our dialogue, and genuinely share information... or are we all just trying to gain as much notoriety by fishing for likes and shares and comments? 2014-10-21T23:05:41-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 287749

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We see a common trend in younger Americans (and junior Soldiers) who rely heavily on social media. From cyber-bullying, to internet addiction, to Soldiers forgetting that military bearing is still a requirement online... Americans today have far less patience for things they disagree with.<br /><br />Now, a citizen can make threats against elected officials for all the world to see (behind a proxy, of course).<br /><br />Soldiers can ask about a situation "a Soldier" or "a friend" is going through, when trying to find a way out of, or around a situation.<br /><br />Does the anonymity of the internet make us more open in our dialogue, and genuinely share information... or are we all just trying to gain as much notoriety by fishing for likes and shares and comments?

2014-10-21T23:05:41-04:00 2014-10-21T23:05:41-04:00 PO3 Shaun Taylor 287937

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Me personally with some sites I do like the anonymity of the internet. On face book I rarely post anything unless its in a group or directed to my family members. So no need for me to be closed in my dialogue. I don't do twitter and Instagram is basically where I just post pics when I travel.<br /><br />Rally Point is actually one of the few social media sites where I actually display my entire name and have no problem with that. Since I've been on here I've shared things that I haven't shared with anyone and have things thrown my way that constantly keep me thinking. It's more therapeutic for me because it gives me something to do during the many sleepless nights. It's also been very educational for me too. So I don't think the majority are using this site to gain notoriety by fishing for likes and shares and comments. I think some are here to get help and to give help as needed when needed.

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