Seriously, what do I have to do to get a blue ribbon around here?

SFC Stephen Carden — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 17:09:32 -0400

I have done everything on the list and even e-mailed the link. No luck yet. Anybody have any suggestions?

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 5:10 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 17:10:28 -0400

Same story, but I don't know who reviews it or what the actual process is.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 5:15 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 17:15:17 -0400

Here is the blue ribbon info.

http://support.rallypoint.com/customer/portal/articles/1350211-how-do-i-get-a-blue-ribbon-
if you feel you have met the requirements you can send a message and if you have met all requirements it will be awarded.

How do I get a Blue Ribbon?

The Blue Ribbon is a sign of distinction within the RallyPoint Community and is awarded to members who have built out an...

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 5:33 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 17:33:51 -0400

Have you tried being slightly more awesome?

I increased my awesome level and BAM blue ribbon over night!

Response by SFC Stephen Carden made Jun 5 at 2014 6:11 PM

SFC Stephen Carden — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 18:11:30 -0400

UPDATE...UPDATE... I still don't have a blue ribbon, but I did just get a congratulatory e-mail for being top 1%. So that is progress at least. Except I have been top 1% for weeks now.......

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 6:45 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 18:45:25 -0400

SFC C.,

I had just contacted the powers that be over at Rally Point and nominated you for a Blue Ribbon. Hope that you get it.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 7:32 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:32:58 -0400

Besides...and I love quoting from Marcus Aurelius..."Beautiful things of any kind are beautiful in tehmselves and sufficient to themselves. Praise is extraneous. The object of praise remains what it was-no better and no worse. This applies, I think, even to "beautiful things in ordinary life...Does anything genuinely beautiful need suplimenting? No more than justice does-or truth, or kindness, or humility. Are any of those improved by being praised? Or damaged by contempt? Is an emeerald suddely flawed if no one admires it? Or gold?" What good is a blue ribbon...it has as much worth as an upgraded barn in a Farmville game.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jun 5 at 2014 8:59 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 20:59:06 -0400

AND it appears that you NOW have a BLUE RIBBON as well!! Congratulation!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 9:31 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 21:31:08 -0400

What's that next to your name?

Welcome to the Club. you just needed a little more Awesome.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 9:57 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 21:57:50 -0400

Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am currently going through a number of Blue Ribbon e-mails received in the past 3 hours and it is great the interest our community has in the blue ribbon program. I will be sure to address all e-mails/messages I get.
1. If you have e-mailed about a blue Ribbon before 4 days ago and never heard back please e-mail me again and I will take care of/suggest improvements.
2. Please look at ALL the requirements before nominating oneself or another. (http://support.rallypoint.com/customer/portal/articles/1350211)
3. The biggest thing I see people missing is details on Military experience/personal experience/deployments (more than just where you went) and having an endorsement

Thank you all for your community involvement.

-Ryan

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 10:50 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 22:50:08 -0400

I'm forecasting the establishment of a whole new type of ribbon for me...

Response by SFC Stephen Carden made Jun 5 at 2014 11:15 PM

SFC Stephen Carden — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 23:15:21 -0400

To everyone on this thread and to all of my admirers, thanks for your outpouring of congratulations on my blue ribbon. Just so you all know, I will no longer be speaking to anyone who does not have a blue ribbon. Consider this my last communication to you non-blue ribbon having rabble. Pretend like I just graduated from OCS. For all of you blue-ribbon brethren, my isn't the air rare up here?

Crap, I cracked myself up before I even finished typing this......