Intimidation

[George Wallace]

I have noticed some Posters and heard from some others that some Posters are 'intimidating' others on this site and in the 'workplace'.  I hope that this practice stops as it is illegal and can lead to Criminal Charges or at the very least Harassment Charges.  This is no place to 'Pull Rank' nor to 'Use a Position of Authority' to influence members on or off of this site.  We all have an ethical and moral responsibility to ensure that this is not happening here or somewhere else as a result of posts made here.

 

[Centurian1985]

George,

Ive been on holidays for the last two weeks so havent seen any current posts other than this one.  Do you have any specific examples you can post here?

 

 

[vonGarvin]

If it's the case where people on this public forum wear their rank in order to intimidate, well, it's the same (to me) as those who would do the same in a bar downtown ("Stand down, Private, for I, Corporal so and so, want to buy this lady a drink").  Unprofessional.  Let's hope it stops.  I'm fairly certain that most regular users (and reservist users, too! *sarcasm*) are above that.

 

[the 48th regulator]

I have noticed some Posters and heard from some others that some Posters are 'intimidating' others on this site and in the 'workplace'.  I hope that this practice stops as it is illegal and can lead to Criminal Charges or at the very least Harassment Charges.  This is no place to 'Pull Rank' nor to 'Use a Position of Authority' to influence members on or off of this site.  We all have an ethical and moral responsibility to ensure that this is not happening here or somewhere else as a result of posts made here.

I say bring it on.....

Oh wait, I am a civvy now....throat punches to all who wish to pull rank on me

dileas

tess

 

[Centurian1985]

Have yet to see it for myself.  Is this a problem only for those who display their ranks here as part of their user name? Or for those who tell other Army.ca's of higher rank what their real name is? (for whatever insane reason they would chose to do so...).

 

[zipperhead_cop]

You would have to be a pretty lame tool to pull rank in real life as a result of a disagreement of posts here in cyber space. 

 

[mechanic_chick]

It's been done on numerous occassions. Thankfully someone has noticed this and upon the reaction it will stop.

 

[Canadian.Trucker]

I'm fairly certain that most regular users (and reservist users, too! *sarcasm*) are above that.

Anyone got some crackers?  Because I just found some cheese! ;D

I've seen this done on other forums too in a non-military context where two co-workers get into a differing opinion forums and the senior person makes life difficult for the other in their workspace.  It's sad and quite pathetic.  I leave my ego at the login button.

 

[George Wallace]

I've seen this done on other forums too in a non-military context where two co-workers get into a differing opinion forums and the senior person makes life difficult for the other in their workspace.  It's sad and quite pathetic.  I leave my ego at the login button.

"What's said in the Mess - Stays in the Mess" 

Doesn't always work, and has at times been abused and a 'Career Breaker'.  Usually the one doing the 'Career Breaking' alienates the rest of his/her peers, subordinates and any good superiors worthy of their salt.  They will have their day.......where is that epicon with the crossed fingers?

 

[Trinity]

I've dropped rank on Fred (NCdt)..  from RMC

but..  it's fred.. come on!!!

and it was funny.  And not serious.

Besides, anyone who listens to my order is a fool because I have no command authority.

 

[Shamrock]

I've seen charges being handed out for posts on BBS & the Internet (and yes, have seen them stick).

 

[paracowboy]

that'd be hilarious in my unit. The CO is a frequent lurker, infrequent poster, and I can just imagine the mockery he would bestow on anyone who tried to "pull rank" on anyone else in the real world for something said on here. ;D

 

[Dissident]

Does "internal investigation" count as harrasment?

 

[17thRecceSgt]

I thought the only "rank" here consisted of wisdom and sarcasim, and some thick skin to take what you may give.

Not really on...I mean, its a forum, not the bull-pen. 

Not very impressed with the "don't know when to use you rank and accompanying authority" stuff. 

No, Go!!! that does NOT include what you are about to say... ;D (Navy guys who park yadda yadda yadda)

 

[Trinity]

No, Go!!! that does NOT include what you are about to say... ;D (Navy guys who park yadda yadda yadda)

Don't worry about Go.. I totally had that in my mind before I even saw what you wrote.

 

[GO!!!]

Don't be all doom and gloom, there are positive results to posts made here too - information that is regarded as "factual" in the Private Pipeline can be debunked, and *some* forums can be, and are, read at the higher levels by individuals who are looking for a different perspective. Not necessarily a better one, but from a different angle.

The moral of the story for me is; you should post as if your picture, name, rank, and SN are part of your avatar. There is no anonymity, we are a small army, and someone can always ID you, for better or for worse.

 

[17thRecceSgt]

Don't worry about Go.. I totally had that in my mind before I even saw what you wrote.

:brickwall:        :rofl:

 

[NavComm]

The moral of the story for me is; you should post as if your picture, name, rank, and SN are part of your avatar. There is no anonymity, we are a small army, and someone can always ID you, for better or for worse.

+1

 

[vonGarvin]

FWIW, though my SN rank and name don't appear on here as though on a nominal roll, if you can't figure out who I am or where I work, etc, from my profile, you just aren't paying attention

 

[navymich]

FWIW, though my SN rank and name don't appear on here as though on a nominal roll, if you can't figure out who I am or where I work, etc, from my profile, you just aren't paying attention

Ditto.  My profile is quite clear who I am.  I have had it mentioned to me a couple of times that I shouldn't be so open about it, but I have nothing to hide WRT what I say on the boards.