Is it a good that people can make it so others can't comment on their thread?

2015-07-04T03:36:07-04:00

Frankly, I think it's ridiculous to make a thread and make it so people who disagree with you can't post, thats just inflating your own ego by preaching to the chorus.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Jul 4 at 2015 3:38 AM

2015-07-04T03:38:48-04:00

Tell me what you really think LCpl Mark Lefler! Some folks need their ego massaged....if the shoe fits, you know how it goes.

Good stuff, Hooah!

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 4 at 2015 8:20 AM

2015-07-04T08:20:39-04:00

Disagreeing with you is one thing, harassing you and/or being belligerent is another. We all are entitled to our opinions and to post those opinions to a discussion but when a member crosses the line of respect into "Facebook land" and starts affronting fellow RP members for their points of view then IMHO, one should have the ability to block those members that are abusing their membership. RP does a great job of keeping the peace and this is another tool to allow us to do that.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Jul 4 at 2015 8:26 AM

2015-07-04T08:26:41-04:00

I had a someone post a comment to me directly and then blocked me from responding. How is that for a profile in courage. I don't really care, those that are unwilling to have their ideas, opinions or posts challenged by someone that disagrees with them are weak.

If someone is being abusive or belligerent or stalker like, I get it but we are supposed to be fairly sturdy people here. Active Duty, Reservists, National Guardsmen, Veterans etc. not a bunch of shrinking violets.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jul 4 at 2015 9:07 AM

2015-07-04T09:07:58-04:00

I am amazed that this issue even comes up on a military site.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 4 at 2015 9:39 AM

2015-07-04T09:39:26-04:00

LCpl Mark Lefler I'm really sorry to hear that this kind of stuff is happening on RP. Let's all try to get along and be respectful of each other. I think it is always important to be respectful in our feedback and comments to one another. We are professionals, so let's do our best to create that atmosphere, so we won't lose good members that have great comments and information to share. I always "re-read” my comments to make sure no matter what is said I'm polite and professional toward that individual. If I'm attack by someone for any reason in a comment I will usually just continue to move on and not feed the fire. If I've said something that has offended someone and they bring it to my attention I will apologize and explain what meaning actually was. Its just good educate to get along and learn from each other. LCpl Mark Lefler I hope you can move on and continue to support and provide valuable input to the group. Some times you just have to be bigger than the problem. Have a great Day!

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Jul 5 at 2015 12:30 AM

2015-07-05T00:30:00-04:00

Buckner blocked me too, then snipes from the sidelines.for some reason RP won't allow me to block him. Where can I make a complaint?

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Jul 5 at 2015 12:41 AM

2015-07-05T00:41:28-04:00

That seems about right LCpl Lefel

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Jul 5 at 2015 12:44 AM

2015-07-05T00:44:30-04:00

He did that to several people, I think, before launching several political threads and whining in that one that people didn't respond. He went so far as to call people cowards. Oh the irony. At first I was angry, but now, I realize it really isn't worth the emotional energy. If he wants to shut up everyone he disagrees with, that's his prerogative. We all know the truth about him now.

Move on. According to LTC Yinon Weiss, complete blocks are coming, so you won't even have to look at him any more. If guys like him remain active and influential, it'll sadly begin to silo RP into different groups that really can't interact, but that's RP's problem to tackle.

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Jul 5 at 2015 1:20 AM

2015-07-05T01:20:03-04:00

I ran in to that yesterday. But was able to post on another post. I reported it .

Response by CPT Richard Riley made Jul 5 at 2015 7:48 AM

2015-07-05T07:48:34-04:00

There is a difference between disagreement and silence. If, in your question, you're attempting to get feedback and comment to broaden your knowledge or define your idea - silencing your dissenting commenters is actually a disservice to yourself. To believe there is only one way to do something and no variation what-so-ever could take place to achieve that solution is short-sighted. I don't have to agree with what is said, but I do need to listen because I am not perfect and do not have all the answers.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Jul 5 at 2015 8:33 AM

2015-07-05T08:33:03-04:00

I wasn't going to call him out but since others are calling out the serial blockers I thought he was fair game too. 1LT (P) (Service member) is my blocker (I feel better already). It is hard to believe he is in the active reserve of the U.S. and cannot defend his thoughts, opinions and behaviors on a social media site. Just a few months ago he sent me a connect request which I accepted. Even though I disagree with him most of the time I never took it personally. You active reservist Army folks have some policing to do.

We should use this thread to call them all out.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 8:42 AM

2015-07-05T08:42:57-04:00

If it is a case of harassment I think it is ok to block someone. My personal opinion is that I want to know your view whether I agree with it or not and there is a possibility I will vote up an opinion even if I don't agree with it because I believe it is a valid argument. The more views I hear the broader my view will become.

Response by SSG Don Maggart made Nov 13 at 2015 9:36 PM

2015-11-13T21:36:43-05:00

Is this what we swore our sacred oath for???

Response by SSG William Jones made Mar 14 at 2017 5:50 PM

2017-03-14T17:50:47-04:00

@LCpl Mark Lefler
I was blocked a long time ago by PO1 W****** "C***" N****. I have yet to figure out why!!! If there's a grudge there, I'd certainly like to know what it involves. I'm totally clueless as to why. I wish that I could pull up all the conversations that I've had with him so that I might be able to determine the reason. Also, I ran across one other guy who has blocked me. I can't even remember his name. (Maybe he's a friend of "C***".)

Response by LTC David Brown made Mar 15 at 2019 10:33 PM

2019-03-15T22:33:01-04:00

I have been blocked by several folks. I even got to congratulate one. Really doesn’t bother me. I won’t down vote and block.

Response by SSG Byron Howard Sr made Mar 15 at 2019 10:56 PM

2019-03-15T22:56:45-04:00

I don't even know how to do that. And don't really want to know.

Response by SrA Michael Webster made Mar 15 at 2019 11:52 PM

2019-03-15T23:52:53-04:00

I've abandoned Facebook, Twitter, and a few others because of the mob mentality for some people that eventually just swirls down to name calling. I came here thinking that maybe an actual conversation could be had with those on different sides of an issue. Maybe I'm right, maybe I'm wrong. It's through discourse that we find those things out. I wouldn't imagine anyone coming here for an echo chamber!

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Mar 16 at 2019 11:12 AM

2019-03-16T11:12:05-04:00

Provisions are made to block/be blocked and choice of topics to be a part of. RP is one of the best when it comes to this aspect. 1st amendment rights followed, along with your right not to listen.

Response by Maj John Bell made Mar 16 at 2019 1:12 PM

2019-03-16T13:12:46-04:00

Some people make their own prisons. I believe people block others, because they fear being challenged. But a challenge make you stronger or teaches you something.