Would you pay for RallyPoint?

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 16:05:52 -0500

I notcied that Rally Point will start to have a premium account where it seems you might have to pay for it. I saw the offer for the free account if you claim it before the 9th. There are other websites like this that you have to pay for the premium account but, I have not paid for them. Together we served is the first social media site that comes to mind that wants you to pay for the account. Just wondering what everyones opinions are?

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Dec 7 at 2013 5:55 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 17:55:13 -0500

Depends on what's offered with the paid service. I'll tell you one thing, RallyPoint is quickly becoming an important networking tool amongst the military and if they decide to go public, I'll 'camp out on a curb' waiting for the IPO release.

Response by SSG Laureano Pabon made Dec 7 at 2013 6:20 PM

SSG Laureano Pabon — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 18:20:25 -0500

What does the premium account have that the free account doesn't?

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Dec 7 at 2013 11:33 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 23:33:40 -0500

I did pay.....with my service!  Boom!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2013 12:19 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 00:19:44 -0500

No, most probably not. I came here to meet other veterans and share my thoughts with theirs.

Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 8 at 2013 2:44 PM

SFC James Baber — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 14:44:18 -0500

It sounds as if it will go the way of all the other sites such as TWS, LI, and so on. We will lose that special comrade connection if other than regular SMs (Vet/Ret) and family are allowed to pay and join.

Response by MSG William Cunningham made Dec 8 at 2013 4:46 PM

MSG William Cunningham — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 16:46:13 -0500

If we're going to have to start paying for this site, I'd just delete my account. There are many other networking sites that are free (LinkedIn) that will be used more as I get closer to retirement. As far as seeing who is where and when they are leaving, it's not really relevant to my MOS. This is a good place to network, don't get me wrong. But "Joe" has enough stuff they're paying for........and so do I.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2013 5:03 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 17:03:58 -0500

I don't think I would pay for a premium account. As it stands right now, RallyPoint is a great tool in its current state. I believe there is room for this site to grow and still remain free for the most part.

Response by LTC Jason Bartlett made Dec 8 at 2013 5:05 PM

LTC Jason Bartlett — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 17:05:47 -0500

I am too cheap to pay.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2013 5:48 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 17:48:30 -0500

Sure enough won't.

Response by SSG Jaime Ramos made Dec 8 at 2013 8:57 PM

SSG Jaime Ramos — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 20:57:44 -0500

No, this is an ok site but if the programmers want to make money out of it they can always sell advertisement to Navy Federal, Usaa or any other company that markets to the military

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Dec 8 at 2013 9:00 PM

SSG Ed Mikus — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:00:18 -0500

I would not only not pay, but i would quit visiting the site regularly.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2013 9:52 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:52:58 -0500

I will not pay for a premium service I do not forsee losing too much by not upgrading. The developers of the site will probably start to sell advertising space just like every other site out there.

Response by Cpl Jania Masterson made Dec 9 at 2013 4:29 AM

Cpl Jania Masterson — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 04:29:33 -0500

I won't pay for this. I have been unemployed for 2 years and lost my unemployment so he we have to pay count me out.

Response by SPC Christopher Salustro made Dec 9 at 2013 10:36 AM

SPC Christopher Salustro — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 10:36:57 -0500

I won't pay for it. I don't see the point. If you're looking for younger Joes to use the site, you won't get many that pay. Kids these days love free. RP should stay free, overall.

God, I hate paysites.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Dec 9 at 2013 11:09 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 11:09:13 -0500

Has anyone verified this information? This could be a phishing scam. Lord knows there are plenty of people trying to make a buck off of service members and I think with this site still very much in a working-beta state, if/when RallyPoint was going to do this, it would be plastered all off the site.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 12:53 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 12:53:56 -0500

Just an update, I emailed the CEO. This is what he said 

"No worries on your account. We have no intention to
charge service members or veterans for the features you currently enjoy. In the
future we will likely have premium accounts for corporate recruiters and
businesses who are looking to hire military personnel, but that will not affect
your access". I think it is really cool that they get back to you so quickly.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 1:33 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 13:33:49 -0500

In today's technological environment, networking is huge for career progression; therefore if they charged for premium services (albeit my decision would be dependent on the depth of services), I wouldn't mind paying.

Response by SFC John Reinold made Feb 16 at 2014 7:18 AM

SFC John Reinold — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 07:18:48 -0500

Nope. I wont pay. Whats the point? Does a premium account allow you to post more pictures or something? Isn't that what facebook is for?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2014 7:31 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 07:31:56 -0500

Negative ghostrider

Response by CSM Richard Montcalm made Mar 16 at 2014 4:24 PM

CSM Richard Montcalm — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:24:21 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2014 11:30 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:30:02 -0400

Maybe your RP Influence points should convert to promotion points if you're a premium paid member.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Mar 27 at 2014 9:30 AM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:30:52 -0400

Nope will not Pay. Thats the reason I left the other sites. I dont use the Email feature here anyway. I have 2 email accounts now. Military and personal. I don't make the money that alot of people do and My DRILL pay doesnt even pay for drill, I lose everymonth driving and food and lodging so this would be one extra outta pocket. So with that being said no. This site is awesome and has alot going for it, I agree with the advertise ment as long as it didn't screw with the site operation with pop up and like apps on the phones.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2014 7:32 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 19:32:36 -0400

Absolutely Not. That'd be like paying for FB...

Response by SPC David Dyer made Mar 27 at 2014 7:49 PM

SPC David Dyer — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 19:49:19 -0400

Never

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jun 18 at 2014 2:47 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:47:24 -0400

No. I am not paying to post on RP.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2014 3:21 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:21:08 -0400

No way!!

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 9 at 2019 10:04 AM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:04:28 -0400

Would you pay for this? If so, how muuc?

Response by SGT John Shatesky made Dec 30 at 2020 2:25 PM

SGT John Shatesky — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:25:37 -0500

Take in advertising. Leave it alone except for improving the app.