What is the accepted standard for showing rank in member names?

SPC Jim McClain — Wed, 08 May 2019 23:42:01 -0400

When I filled out my profile, I didn't know my rank would become part of my member name. I posted my highest rank, but as the old saying went, "I came in an E-1, I'll go out an E-1, as long as I go out." Well, unfortunately, that's just what I did. I got busted from E-4 to E-1 for pot possession my last day in the Army. Somehow I was promoted to E-2 before I got my discharge papers. Anyway, I didn't really want to be known as Private OR Specialist Jim McClain, just Jim McClain. Since I don't have that choice, I thought I should ask what the accepted practice was.

Thanks.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made May 8 at 2019 11:47 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Wed, 08 May 2019 23:47:41 -0400

SPC Jim McClain Super query!

Please check w/ PVT James Strait He is actually a RIF’ed CPT from his SF service during ‘Nam!

Response by SGT Ben Keen made May 9 at 2019 12:35 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 09 May 2019 00:35:42 -0400

Typically people be the rank they exited the military with but as the senior admin that verifies accounts, I can tell you that I really don't look at rank unless the profile is for a GO. Other than that it's a honor thing.

Response by SPC David S. made May 9 at 2019 1:14 AM

SPC David S. — Thu, 09 May 2019 01:14:57 -0400

Regardless of the official RP protocol I think all on RP will appreciate the honesty in your question. If you want to be called Jim, Jim it is.