Should RallyPoint Admin change tags on posts or leave them as intended by the poster?

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 May 2016 19:19:31 -0400

I've had multiple posts where an Admin has gone in and changed the tags to reflect what they thought the intent of the post should be. Does this help the community by better focusing questions or is hurting by not allowing members to reach the appropriate audiences.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made May 31 at 2016 7:27 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Tue, 31 May 2016 19:27:33 -0400

We are not changing them to reflect what we think " the intent of the post should be" We are changing them so the thread meets the intent of the rules users agreed to when they signed up.
For those interested in not having an admin edit thier thread tags, please read though the support article http://support.rallypoint.com/customer/en/portal/articles/1495568-how-to-properly-tag-links-and-questions that is there to assist in educating about the system and its use.

How to Properly Tag Links and Questions

Proper Tags help organize our RallyPoint community. They are essential to help our members find the content they're...

Response by CPT Jack Durish made May 31 at 2016 7:28 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Tue, 31 May 2016 19:28:33 -0400

I appreciate the help getting the tags correct (now I hope I scored some points with the admns)

Response by SSG Pete Fleming made May 31 at 2016 7:31 PM

SSG Pete Fleming — Tue, 31 May 2016 19:31:14 -0400

A little of both...

Response by SGT Paul Mackay made May 31 at 2016 9:34 PM

SGT Paul Mackay — Tue, 31 May 2016 21:34:50 -0400

leave them as intended by the poster

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made May 31 at 2016 9:52 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Tue, 31 May 2016 21:52:48 -0400

Hate to admit it, but I don't know crap from Shinola about tags. Therefore they mean nothing to me.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made May 31 at 2016 10:23 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Tue, 31 May 2016 22:23:33 -0400

Tags are changed, as SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" pointed out to maintain the standards set forth for the community. My recommendation to you CW2 Private RallyPoint Member is when you get the notice that tags have been changed and you feel your intent has been reduced, then reach out to the admin that changed the tags directly. We are more than willing to explain why the change was made and work with you to ensure your intent is not lost.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made May 31 at 2016 11:08 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Tue, 31 May 2016 23:08:57 -0400

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member A wise mentor I once had recommended learning how the platoon works before trying to change things. He recommended a self-imposed 3 month learning period. I've found his recommendation helpful in many applications.

Response by SGT Ronnie Warford made Jun 1 at 2016 12:31 AM

SGT Ronnie Warford — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:31:16 -0400

The admins do a really good job !!! They always fix the wording on my questions to make it sound more professional. Keep up the good work !

Response by Keri S made Jun 1 at 2016 1:40 AM

Keri S — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 01:40:59 -0400

I can understand the reason to change them, but I also understand the reason that some people want to hit a specific audience. And when tags are changed it takes away from the original intent of the posters purpose.
So unless the person truly doesn't know jack about tagging and is just throwing out random crap of course correct the case, but when someone Blatently does know what they are doing at least be courteous and message that person and ask their intent or explain why you changed the tag.
It's just a respect thing sometimes.

Don't take everything to personal.

Sometimes it's just miscommunication.

Response by SPC Shannon Szukala made Jun 1 at 2016 3:50 PM

SPC Shannon Szukala — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:50:58 -0400

I say add dont change

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2016 4:06 PM

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 16:06:18 -0400

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member if you saw some of the tags the admin modify on a daily basis, you'd understand why this task is important. As admin, it is our responsibility to ensure questions and posted links get shared only with their perspective groups. If I am asking a question only pertinent to the Navy, I may tag "Sailors", but there is very little reason for me to tag "Leadership, Politics, RallyPoint, and Humor". Those are the most commonly used tags because they have the largest community out-reach. We see these tags often times on posts seeking attention, instead of answers.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 28 at 2016 5:03 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:03:00 -0400

Admins try to ensure that the site is run in the way that the owners intended it, not for the intention of the individual members.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 27 at 2021 1:01 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 13:01:44 -0500

Let me come at this differently. I am not an admin. I spend an inordinate amount of time helping people that frankly don’t know the terminology and if you don’t know the terminology you can get straight answers. Part of that is tagging the post to flag down people who know so they can help. I let people know often that they should change the tags, and make recommendations. Also little known fact that one can clink on tags and find more info on the topic. I see people tagging Marine Corps and Air Force tags for Army specific issues. Flailing in the dark IMHO, which makes it more relevant to get help, getting help.

Response by LTC Jeff Shearer made Feb 28 at 2021 4:40 PM

LTC Jeff Shearer — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:40:37 -0500

I briefly had a facebook account, the first day I was reprimanded and put in time out. I made a comment about the corona virus and a good bourbon might be the cure. I thought this was pretty funny (in my mind anyway) and maybe this facebook thing is not for me. So I deactivated my account

Response by SMSgt Bob W. made Mar 1 at 2021 9:19 AM

SMSgt Bob W. — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:19:17 -0500

Who cares. Nobody searches for subjects to see if their question has been previously asked. They just are the same old question over and over and over again. Ditch the tags.

Response by LTC Ken Connolly made Mar 1 at 2021 9:37 AM

LTC Ken Connolly — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:37:07 -0500

Hmm, smacks at as a bit of censoring. Perhaps they should notify you first. Then again if it bothers you don't post anything.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Apr 2 at 2021 4:32 PM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:32:29 -0400

They do but they do tit SUBJECTIVELY. No rhyme or reason other than what they "THINK"!!!