How can the RP salute feature be improved? Do you like it? Why? Why not?

SGM Erik Marquez — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:10:16 -0500

Member salute
Love the idea, but a few thoughts..
Its nice to see a member "salute" you,,,but it leaves me wondering....WHY?
Was it something I said to them? Another member? Something I offered or did?

When we endorse a member, we say why....
The salute "button" is on the members profile page and when you select it, there currently is no option for a user note..could that be added?
Would you like that?

Perhaps, Select the salute button and a pop up opens "Would you like to add a note for this user?"
With a "Send It" button under the text box..allowing the member to send it with or without a note.

Perhaps its just me, I do appreciate that a member took a moment to go to my profile page and click Salute.. But assuming this feature was added to allow a member to be recognized and thus continue "That " behavior ..Would it not make sense to allow the saluting member the ability to tell the saluted member what the behavior was?
So thats me, I like the feature and I have a single suggestion for the staff.
What about you?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2018 5:14 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:14:17 -0500

I agree with you. A note/reason would be a great addition.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jan 24 at 2018 5:16 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:16:56 -0500

I saluted you, SGM Erik Marquez! Couldn't resist! No reason either! I agree with you, though, there should be a way to "tell why".

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2018 5:20 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:20:10 -0500

I didn't even know there was such a thing. When did they add that?

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jan 24 at 2018 5:22 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:22:22 -0500

Ahhh, one additional suggestion SSG Carlos Madden .... add a "Salute" button to the initial pop up we get when you hover over a members name

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jan 24 at 2018 5:26 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:26:20 -0500

I thought it was a great addition.

Response by SSG Robert Webster made Jan 24 at 2018 5:28 PM

SSG Robert Webster — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:28:43 -0500

It would be nice IF you did not have to be a contact to the individual. That puts a damper on the whole thing. Why should you only be allowed to salute just your contacts, I think that actually diminishes it as an accolade. What can be better than receiving a salute or accolade from someone you do not know?

Response by SFC Greg Bruorton made Jan 24 at 2018 5:31 PM

SFC Greg Bruorton — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:31:22 -0500

I'm all for the salute feature on this site as I've always rendered salutes to all contacts that merits them. Adding a note to a salute rendered would be a plus factor.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2018 5:48 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:48:19 -0500

SGM Erik Marquez Thank you for the post. I have been saluted and had no idea why or how was done. I was not aware that you went to a connections page and hit the salute button. I agree with SFC Greg Bruorton and SSG Robert Webster. Adding a note feature would be nice along with the ability to salute someone that is not a connection.

Response by CWO3 Dennis M. made Jan 24 at 2018 8:12 PM

CWO3 Dennis M. — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 20:12:14 -0500

I too like the salute feature, and I have been using it when a person does or says something that I personally thought it says "YES! that is great!", or what you did was "Above and beyond", or the reason goes above and beyond just a thumbs up. So yes, I agree that a personal message is a way to go and do away with the contact requirement.

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Jan 25 at 2018 7:21 AM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 07:21:18 -0500

I agree and salute you on this Erik!

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Jan 25 at 2018 10:50 AM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:50:57 -0500

I see the salute feature as a military themed Facebook-style poke, masquerading as something more important.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2018 11:02 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:02:47 -0500

SGM Erik Marquez is this like Facebook's poke? There is nothing to it but just for an acknowledgement?

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Jan 25 at 2018 11:37 AM

SSG Carlos Madden — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:37:27 -0500

Super helpful feedback from everyone! The more input the better. Thanks for posting SGM Erik Marquez.

Response by SPC David Willis made Jan 25 at 2018 1:22 PM

SPC David Willis — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:22:29 -0500

I do like it, have received a few myself, but I would like to know why as well.

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Jan 25 at 2018 4:43 PM

SGT Dave Tracy — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:43:21 -0500

Didn't know that was a thing. Guess now I know how I rate huh? LOL!!!

Response by Samantha S. made Dec 22 at 2018 3:15 PM

Samantha S. — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 15:15:44 -0500

There is also this posting on the RP communication stream that I don't believe members know why they are receiving a salute.