What does it mean when a RallyPoint Admin BLOCKS you?

Sgt Kelli Mays — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 17:42:40 -0500

I thought the whole point in becoming an "ADMIN" on Rally Point was to keep the peace...to help RP members out.

To make sure PR members stay in line, follow the rules and don't get unruly.

So what does it mean when an admin has "BLOCKED" you from commenting on their posts?

Also, what does it mean when an ADMIN specifically mentions a post or two you've posted and basically denigrated it?

This really blew me away today when I found out I was blocked.....well, first I read about how silly or stupid or insignificant some of mine and some of other Rally members posts are...then when I tried to comment, I found out I was blocked.

Is this the type of behavior an "ADMIN" is suppose to have? I thought ADMIN was supposed to be SUPPORTIVE and to keep the peace...to keep members in check. ...and be NON BIAS.... Am I missing something?

WOW!

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 1 at 2015 6:00 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:00:04 -0500

I guess I'd get blocked if I said something offensive/something someone didn't want to see/hear so instead of looking at my reply than I guess I'd be blocked. I wouldn't take it personally though, I'd live another day.

By the way, could you please tell me how did you know you were blocked Sgt Kelli Mays?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2015 6:20 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:20:44 -0500

Which thread was it, Sgt Kelli Mays? Maybe I could give some insight.

Response by MAJ Bryan Zeski made Nov 1 at 2015 7:15 PM

MAJ Bryan Zeski — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 19:15:33 -0500

I've noticed that sometimes RP seems to "block" people from things without anyone really doing anything. It ticked me off once, and I went on a rant... then... I saw someone else go on a rant about ME blocking people - which I know I didn't do. So, sometimes I think RP gets confused.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2015 7:20 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 19:20:02 -0500

First this isn't the first time I've heard this, another RP member posted something similar when he found out an admin had blocked him. I'm going to share with you the same thing I shared with him, I really mean this. Does it matter? To me it doesn't matter. If someone doesn't want my up vote or input, I really don't care. If and when you let something like this bother you, you are letting them have space in your thoughts they don't deserve in the first place. Don't give power to anyone who doesn't deserve it.

Response by TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA made Nov 1 at 2015 7:46 PM

TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 19:46:36 -0500

(Usually when you throw a rock into a pack of dogs, the one that yelps is the one that got hit!)

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Nov 1 at 2015 7:57 PM

LTC Yinon Weiss — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 19:57:59 -0500

It's probably because that person wants to "hide" your posts, but RallyPoint currently is not able to let members "hide" others while not "blocking" them. A lot of this will change with our new roll out in the coming weeks which will make this less of an issue.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Nov 1 at 2015 8:28 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:28:52 -0500

The reason is likely that this individual, while an admin, is still an RP member first and foremost and does not personally find the content you create interesting. The role of an Admin is to help other members and to flag content and profiles that are breaking RP standards. There are dozens of admins on the site so if you are being blocked by one, it should not effect their overall mission. There are lots of other admins to help you.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Nov 3 at 2015 3:01 PM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 15:01:23 -0500

Hahahaha, I HAVE BLOCKED EVERYONE!!!! Just kidding, I certainly don't agree with opinions of everyone, but I doubt I would 'block' someone. Part of being grown up is accepting and coping with people who are 'mean'. I really can't stand that passive-aggressive stuff. Work out your disagreements or accept that you have a difference of opinion and let's not turn this into a military version of FB...

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2015 3:52 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 15:52:40 -0500

Admins are members and people first and foremost.
***DISCLAIMER - THE NEXT STATEMENT COMES FROM ME AS A MEMBER NOT AND I REPEAT NOT AN ADMIN******* As a member first, I'm personally tired of the bean, chip and other nonsensical posts. I'm tired of RP Shared Content from the National Enquirer of all places, and the re-posting of news stories from Facebook. If I want Facebook, I'll go on there. I'm frankly growing ashamed of recommending RP to my fellow vets and I hate to say that. People I considered valuable people here who had a lot of great knowledge to share with this community left. I'm truly saddened because these people don't want to come on here anymore and we are losing out on their valuable knowledge. I've had the honor of meeting some pretty awesome people from RP in person and having some great mentoring opportunities. There are a couple of folks on here that I consider to be mentors as well as friends. I would hate to see them leave completely. There are a number of folks of who have a lot to offer our younger vets and service members. I have family members on here that I want to meet these great people who I feel can share with him their knowledge to help make him a great soldier and leader. I'm done ranting as a member now and will not be making any more comments again on this topic. Whatever happens to me happens, but I had to get it off of my chest.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 3 at 2015 4:33 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 16:33:50 -0500

To eliminate any confusion, here is the policy & procedure document. Please read through this as it will answer pretty much all your questions. As admins we use this document as a guideline when performing our duties. Unfortunately some members take issue with what we do but we all try to be fair.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwGCGf-BJVo-V2dWSVdvMXRQX0E/edit

RP 3-1 Proper Participation and Use of the RallyPoint Answers Forum.pdf

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2015 8:01 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 20:01:12 -0500

Just wondering...

Should admins have to endure verbal abuse from other members? Are we not entitled to the same rights of protection as other members?

Blocking another member means I no longer have to endure being trolled by other belligerent members.

Put yourself in their shoes.

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2016 4:02 PM

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 16:02:45 -0400

I have only ever blocked a member because of "excessive down voting". Typically I will only block a member temporarily in order to mitigate retaliatory down-voting. However, when you wake up to someone down voting all your posts because they disagree with your opinion or you informed them they were violating an RP policy and you asked them to read through the guidelines, but they take offense - then it may be time to block someone. Besides that, an Admin may block a member because they do not want to see this persons content. I'd recommend not taking it personally.

Cheers!

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 28 at 2016 5:07 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:07:27 -0400

It means that they are human, and as such, also get fed up with some people's constant drama. Admins aren't paid, it's often thankless work, and they end up spending all their time dealin with other people's shortcomings. Admins are supposed to be neutral and that really takes away from the joy of speaking their minds because they are representing the needs of the company first. Sometimes, enough is enough,and they tag out.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Sep 28 at 2016 7:06 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 19:06:58 -0400

I'm in BIG trouble. I've read your posts and you're a pussy cat compared to me.