Why is RP becoming a place to speak about politics more and service members' and Veterans' issues less?

RallyPoint is much more than just a social media platform for Veteran's Issues as it includes Politics, Astronomy, Mental Health, Trauma, Military/Civilian transition or vice versa... and a whole host of Topics. As a result it is a Professional Social Media site much like Linked In is for Business professionals in the Civilian Social Media environment. - Wikipedia has a short definition/writeup on RP... Here is the Link to read what they have stated: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RallyPoint
Kerry

It's a good question Sarge, but military and veteran personnel have opinions about more than just duty or veteran issues. I see no harm in such discussions until one viewpoint or the opposing viewpoint, degrades a *discussion* into hateful, or personal attacks. That truly bothers me that supposedly more (worldly experienced) fellow vets and service members show disrespect towards oneanother.

You are not wrong with your observation. I often wonder the same thing. If all that effort was used to assist new potential recruits with questions, help out fellow serving members with guidance, lift the spirits of others, and assist fellow vets with guidance... this platform would be booming. We could actually help each other out and make a difference. But unfortunately there are a few select people on RP that constantly post, and it is always political. I think to say there would be no political conversation is naïve; but there is plenty more we could be discussion and posting.

I joined to help in my career, as I progress. Being in the Guard we do not have access to a lot of things the active components have and there is a wealth of knowledge and experience on RP that I try to tap into.