Why are there so many incomplete profiles on this site? Are people afraid to post their careers or accomplishments?

SSgt Robert Jorgensen — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 16:32:37 -0500

Response by SGT Benjamin Lindsey made Mar 5 at 2016 4:35 PM

SGT Benjamin Lindsey — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 16:35:47 -0500

Yeah, I don't know. Maybe they just for get about it and never use it. Who knows

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2016 4:39 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 16:39:04 -0500

my profile will never get to 100% completion because I don't choose to be a part of the major social media organizations like Facebook.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Mar 5 at 2016 4:54 PM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 16:54:21 -0500

Some of us didn't really burn up the league or post too much about ourselves. I like to post stories about some of the legends, characters, and bad asses I knew in the "Old Corps" & I figure who gives a dam about my career or accomplishments which aren't that great. But am a pretty good Grand Pa just in case you wanted to know??

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Mar 5 at 2016 5:34 PM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 17:34:46 -0500

I still don't feel totally safe posting too much info on here because it is all public to anyone who googles your name or any of the subjects discussed on here.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2016 6:03 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 18:03:16 -0500

For me, I put enough to get verified, my civilian education career. Then I joined the reserves after a ten+ year break and listed my current unit and job. When I get promoted I'll update. Realistically that's probably all I'll do. I know many Intel weenies (depending on the job) that do the same.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2016 7:45 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 19:45:59 -0500

Some just don't trust social sites and they do have a point. However, I don't think the risk is very great. My profile is 85% I have invited several pesons to join and some have. But, I do it privately so I will remain at 85%.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2016 7:48 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 19:48:20 -0500

It never was a thought in my head to bring my profile to 100%. I mean, what does it contribute to the community? (That's a genuine question) My name rank and unit are here. I don't and never will post my entire work/life history on social media, all that info about me just has no business on the public web beyond what is data-mined already. If it's more than someone can look up on MOL, RP certainly doesn't need to know it about me.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2016 11:12 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 23:12:49 -0500

Because I barely have enough time to make all my witty comments, my profile is the last thing in my mind.

Response by SGT Jeremy Reese made Mar 6 at 2016 12:47 AM

SGT Jeremy Reese — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 00:47:40 -0500

It is the same reason my LinkedIn isn't complete. It is too easy to use information found publicly in a malicious attack. Whether it be spear phishing or social engineering. Having everything public invites compromised security.

Response by PO1 Tony Holland made Mar 6 at 2016 2:28 AM

PO1 Tony Holland — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 02:28:58 -0500

My profile is only at 75% because the photo I want to use is in storage temporarily. Like several other commenters I will never use Facebook because of its' security issues. For those concerned about needlessly disclosing profile info if you look at the upper right of this page you will see a downward pointing half-diamond. Clicking on it will take you to settings where you can configure whether the general public or only verified RP members can view the details of your profile. Hope this helps.