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Rainmaker
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Catherine Ulrey
Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR
Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

I am all for a limit, but, I have to say that I have discovered an unexepected experience with these questions.  They are quick, easy to write and answer, and fit into our busy schedules.  Kindof like mini-blogging.

Nov 23, 2014 06:58 AM
Rainmaker
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Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I don't think it's any more abused than those robo bloggers that post 10-20 market reports a day for points.  Or the robo commenters that are just about getting points.  

I'm not sure if there is a way to fix it.  Maybe limit the number of questions you can post on a weekly basis?  I guess I haven't paid much attention to it to be honest.

Nov 23, 2014 01:44 AM
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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It seems as if some are, since I see a full page of questions by the same people, haha.  Or, perhaps not everyone has started using this section as much.  If there is a cap on points to be awarded through this section, I think it would mitigate abuse.

Nov 23, 2014 02:22 AM
Rainmaker
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Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
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Praful,

It would appear that since the recent change, people have taken tothe Q&A section to add to their point totals, rather than consider what it will do to their market place reputation.....

 

time will tell if this is going to have to be addressed by AR, but I would urge agents to think about what it says about themselves when they flood their areas and or topics with silly and or pointless questions.

 

 

Nov 23, 2014 01:30 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

OH yes, I so agree.  I wrote a question about this a little while ago, but you can't even see it as the board is so cluttered.  they need to add daily limits and quickly.

Kris Neese It's getting pretty ridiculous.

Nov 23, 2014 01:19 AM
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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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I am actually enjoying the Q&A..easy to read, easy to answer if I want, easy to ask a question and like Catherine Ulrey kind of like mini-blogging. There will always be someone who finds a way to take advantage of the situation. 

Nov 23, 2014 01:02 PM
Rainmaker
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Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Praful: Of course some are abusing the system...if points are involved you can bet some will chase them. It's just my opinion but a better use of time would be to craft a 1,000+ word post that will get seen by consumers for years to come. Besides, after reaching 500K, the points here in the Rain are useless. Yes useless. ;-)

Nov 23, 2014 09:57 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Debbie Gartner - thanks for a quick response.

Kris Neese I am about to complete a post about it. We MUST DO something soon!

Nov 23, 2014 01:27 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland - yes, Q&A section is short and sweet. However, if people start abusing it, we need to monitor. Someone posted many one line questions (easily one could make out that the poster was not looking for answers - it was only for points!)

Nov 23, 2014 01:27 PM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Anita Clark you are right - points have no 'cost' after 500,000 - however, it does have a value! Somehow, I feel bad that people think of the loopholes in the system rather than working with the beautiful features offered by ActiveRain.

Nov 23, 2014 01:24 PM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Brian England - lets hope you see more faces in the Q&A section and don't feel that page is 'rigged'! ActiveRain is fair for sure and this section is for all of us for an appropriate use.

Nov 23, 2014 03:12 AM
Rainmaker
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
Broker / Industry Analyst

"Specially, when there is not a single answer to many questions asked"....????

Why would there be a single answer to a variety of questions that seek a different level of inquiry ?

Doesn't make sense.

Nov 23, 2014 02:21 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Peter Pfann @ 1 Percent Realty Victoria, and Pay-Less For Victoria Real Estate Results! - 

"time will tell if this is going to have to be addressed by AR, but I would urge agents to think about what it says about themselves when they flood their areas and or topics with silly and or pointless questions."

Sometimes, we should not wait till then! 

Nov 23, 2014 02:19 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

David Saks - to an extent, the re-blogging is limited to only 10 posts for points and it's a good idea to re-blog good posts. In fact, one of the re-blogged post from a member helped save her home from a foreclosure!

Asking a question that is obvious - on the other hand - is for sure, only for points. Specially, when there is not a single answer to many questions asked!

Nov 23, 2014 02:17 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Debbie Gartner you are so right - I have written a post - and hope that some corrective actions are taken soon.

Nov 23, 2014 01:50 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Amanda and Jared Christiansen, YOUR Fort Wayne Realtors - limiting the points could be one way to stop this. 

Nov 23, 2014 01:49 AM
Rainer
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Tammy Adams ~ Realtor / Podcaster
Maricopa Real Estate Co - Maricopa, AZ
A Maricopa Agent who Works, Lives & Loves Maricopa

I think when folks were asked to come up with a bunch of questions to get us going some just took it more literal than others.  LOL

Nov 28, 2014 10:36 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Catherine Ulrey - love the idea of mini-blogging as long as that mini-blogging does not become the means of generating spam questions.

Nov 23, 2014 01:24 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

When points are involved, you will see clutter. It is the same for many of the meaningless comments that we receive on blogs when it is obvious that the member making comments has not even read the blog.

More good reasons to trash the current points system.

Nov 23, 2014 04:06 AM
Rainmaker
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
Broker / Industry Analyst

I also noticed that some members abuse the reblogging option for points.

Isn't that odd ?

Capitalizing on a daily basis, of the hard work of others, is kind of phony isn't it, just to rack up the numbers reblogging hundreds of posts ?

It's sort of a kind of soft plagiarism, isn't it ?

Sort of like hijacking someone else's work for a few points and reaping the rewards of their work ?

Nov 23, 2014 02:10 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Yes, I don't think this can wait until the next update.  It's deteriorating very quickly which in turn will turn people away from this section.

Nov 23, 2014 01:40 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Catherine Ulrey - yes, I like the comparison with mini-blogging. However, I have not seen the answers coming quickly, though.

Dec 07, 2014 01:15 PM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Roy Kelley - may be you are right! However, this point system is not going to go away from ActiveRain! (And to tell you the truth, I love AR Points!)

Dec 07, 2014 01:14 PM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Tammy Adams - that was what left me wondering.... (and I ended up asking this question!)

Dec 07, 2014 01:12 PM
Rainer
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Mike Belobradic
Johnston & Daniel Oakville - Oakville, ON
Your Trusted Advisor in Oakville Real Estate

I find it amusing that there is a segment intent on gathering points that ultimately get you nothing. I wonder how many loyalty cards are in their wallets...

Nov 29, 2014 10:42 PM
Rainmaker
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Limit is the answer from my point of view.

I tend to gravitate toward Q&A because it is short, quick and it answers and informs me on a lot of topics that I personally have an interest on, instead of blogs which is geared more toward the public.

Just give the AR crew time and everything will work out in the end. Hey...isn't that how our business is based upon...patience and in due time it will materialize?  So folks...take a breather and let the techs do what they are paid to do. 

Nov 29, 2014 02:03 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

When you look at the large number of inactive members, one could easily conclude that the points system is not working for membership retention.

Nov 29, 2014 01:11 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Some were.

Jul 02, 2019 11:09 PM
Rainer
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Dipti Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
On a team with Praful Thakkar

So that used to happen then, too.

Apr 21, 2018 10:40 PM
Rainmaker
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Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

I am sure that was the time.

Sep 18, 2017 09:06 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

At one time apparently

Feb 26, 2017 05:40 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Mike Belobradic - the intent of this segment is to be more involved and get quick answers to some questions that bother some of us sometimes. However it is linked with the points now!

Dec 07, 2014 01:17 PM