In response to a recent post about what has happened to RallyPoint recently, I propose the creation of a Troll Badge. Yes or No?

2015-12-11T13:31:03-05:00

With some of the vitriol lately, a lot of members (myself included) have found ourselves having to block members. Topics such as religion, politics, and Trump seem particularly attractive to behavior in violation of RP policy and downright abusive to member who dare to disagree.

As an NCO, I was taught to offer up a solution, so I submit for your review the "Troll Badge". If a member violates RP rules for offensive posts, uses excessive profanity (especially directed at a member), or goes on a retaliatory down-vote rampage, they can be nominated for the "Troll Badge" which would appear next to their name for a month, warning all who see it not to feed their need for attention and self-righteousness. I think some public shaming would do a lot to curtail bad behavior on the site.
As an option, I would like to see it deduct 500 points from their influence total as a type of fine for their infamy.

Response by SGT David T. made Dec 11 at 2015 1:33 PM

2015-12-11T13:33:13-05:00

Wouldn't simply banning them be easier?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2015 1:35 PM

2015-12-11T13:35:59-05:00

OMG YES 1SG Private RallyPoint Member

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Dec 11 at 2015 1:39 PM

2015-12-11T13:39:22-05:00

Works for me, altrhough I have never had to block anyone personally. There are several I ignore for self-preservation though.

Response by Vit Spirek made Dec 11 at 2015 1:50 PM

2015-12-11T13:50:54-05:00

Yes but is clear who is judge, there would be some second solution or penalty like in hockey, in sport we have many examples.

Response by SGT Francis Wright made Dec 11 at 2015 1:57 PM

2015-12-11T13:57:10-05:00

So are we against some thought provoking conversation? Ok, sounds good, maybe Paul Revere should have never taken that midnight ride, George Washington crossing the Delaware. We'll just pack it all up and let the radicals have it. But not me and Veterans like me will speak our minds and fight. My Oath has no expiration date.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Dec 11 at 2015 2:04 PM

2015-12-11T14:04:19-05:00

Are we taking nominations?

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Dec 11 at 2015 2:07 PM

2015-12-11T14:07:00-05:00

OK, but I want a rewards program that gives a get out of jail card for points.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2015 2:27 PM

2015-12-11T14:27:29-05:00

How do we nominate people? Haha.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2015 3:42 PM

2015-12-11T15:42:10-05:00

I love RallyPoint, don't get me wrong, but lately I have found myself being turned off this site by bashing threads and equally bashing commentary. It is such a sad thing to see, I used to enjoy coming here....

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Dec 11 at 2015 5:31 PM

2015-12-11T17:31:04-05:00

1SG Private RallyPoint Member I agree all except for retaliatory down votes. I have a 3 for 1 policy!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2015 6:08 PM

2015-12-11T18:08:23-05:00

Awesome graphic

Response by MSgt Michelle Mondia made Dec 12 at 2015 12:24 AM

2015-12-12T00:24:08-05:00

Public shaming and troll badges? That's scary. Some people have an intellectually deminished approch to discussion but I wouldn't want to see them labeled...let's not judge each other and keep sharing.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2015 11:18 AM

2015-12-12T11:18:55-05:00

I'm a VERY new member on here, so I offer a VERY inexperienced opinion. It seems that when a a "discussion" is opened up in this forum, respect must be given the top priority. In the military as well as, Corporate America offensive reactions are inappropriate and rarely tolerated. I believe as a group that sets the bar for so many others, we should first and foremost, always show respect to each other.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2015 9:09 PM

2015-12-12T21:09:04-05:00

I would also like to recommend the fly swatter award for the Admins who take care of the trolls and mosquitos.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2019 1:05 PM

2019-05-04T13:05:36-04:00

They only thrive if you feed them.