This is a two part entry...
First, why is that some entries get read and others never read at all? I have posted several entries talking about loan programs, who they are good for, when to use them, who to trust, etc. I am sure these are also over exhausted topics. I am somewhat knew to AR and this whole blogging era and am trying to find out what it takes to get an entry read. I did write one the other day that got featured, and I earned my first gold star. But the comments I got were not really what I was asking for. I posted another blog asking people to praise and compliment the people that they work with, whether they are a member of AR or not. The person you are praising could be in the same market as someone else that is a member of AR and looking for a new person to refer business to. I have received at last check 1 response. I was kind of looking forward to hearing those stories of inspiration, but for now I guess it is me just writing to myself or the writing a note and putting it a bottle and tossing to sea to see if someone ever reads it and responds.
Everyone always has something to say about everything. So what is it that you all want to hear? What peeks your interest? What will make you want to read an posting?
Second, I have notice from time to time that people respond to a posting, and it has absolutley nothing to do with what the person was asking. For instance, Jeff Belonger asked how do you rate the blogs that you read? The first several entries did not even address the question. It was not until later when Jeff mentioned in the comments section that his question was still not answered. Then, people started answering the questions. It is almost like people start reading, form an opinion, stop reading once they are satisfied, and post a comment. In fact, I think I will do that from time to time in my entries. I will talk about something ,and somewhere in the middle or end I will pose a question that has nothing to do with the entry. I want to see how many people actually read the entire thing and post a comment about that question. I won't care if it is answered or if someone even says, "What was up with the question in the entry? It had nothing to do with posting." I just want to see if people are reading to read for knowledge sake, or if they are just making a quick comment to get a couple more points.
And this is the first one. Hint, Hint.
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