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What Does it Mean To Be An Active Rain Ambassador?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408

What DOES it mean to be an Active Rain Ambassador? Niki Parekh posted a blog post with this title, then Alan May used the same title and wrote the most hilarious post on the topic. Read it, use the link above, it is funny and clever. At least now I know the reason the servers were darn slow all this time since Alan got on board…

Reading comments was a blast as well. I learned so much about the requirements to become an Ambassador, I never thought it was so darn difficult to make a cut…

Yes, I received the e-mail from Kerrie. I guess after all this time I figured that I was not a “true” ambassador. In the time of “true” conservatives in every liberal, this alone sounds like a misdemeanor at best…

I am limping on “How to’s”. It is not my forte. I responded to Kerrie, and she asked me if I can improve and do that once a month, and whether I have AR’s back, which I didn’t fully understand with my limited English… So, I sat in front fo the computer trying to come up with the diligent response, but then I started laughing.

Hey, there are 127 Ambassadors on Active Rain now (according to Niki, and he knows). So, when Active Rain’s own Kerrie is asking me these questions about me, it means that she does not know me. Not that I am a mandatory reading on AR, but hey, there are only 127 ambassadors.

I think I know all of them (I assume) and know who they are…

Maybe I am dead wrong, but with age came the feeling that the best thing I can do is be myself and if “How to’s” are not my cup of tea, so be it. It is not that I have them in a drawer and hide from the rest. I don’t. I write about things that are important to me, I laugh when I feel this way. I scream when my short fuse blows away...

And when I get too serious, I go and read Alan May, and I have a good laugh, even though it adds pressure on our servers.

This is AR program, so it is up to AR to look at Ambassadors and see if they fit their idea of Ambassadors, rather than us trying to be Ambassadors for life. I do not see a problem there.

And even if I lose the badge, it will only be a badge, not my personal self.

Vivat  Ambassadors. I think you are a cool bunch after all.

Comments (18)

Linda Holloway
Keller Williams Realty Tampa Central - Tampa, FL
REALTORĀ®, Your Next Home in Tampa Bay Starts Here!

Hi Jon, I see you are a Fellow Floridian and an AR Ambassador I haven't had the pleasure of "meeting" yet.  I am relatively new to Active Rain.  I enjoyed your post.  Vivat Ambassadors!

Jan 12, 2012 02:47 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Jon

I would like to say I think you re one great ambassador for activerain

Jan 12, 2012 03:06 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Jon, I took your suggestion and went over to Alan's post and it was very cute and cleaver. I did leave a comment there as well. Thanks for sharing that. As for you, I have come to know and value as the friend you are and that to me is a treasure. As for who does what or doesn't  with the Ambassadors, I would leave that to others. But know this. You are a treasure to many. You are man of character and class. You love your profession and honor the COE. That is the most important part of who we are professionally and you Sir have it in spades. 

Jan 12, 2012 03:28 PM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Niki's Blog was right on time.  The many, many comments that followed were instructional and eye-opening.

 I Salute the ActiveRain Ambassadors, including you, Jon!

Jan 12, 2012 05:04 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I can't believe they would consider replacing our Russian ambassador.  If they do, we may just be in for another cold war!

Jan 12, 2012 10:33 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Jon, i think it is a privilege to be an AR ambassador...the ones who reached out to me initially encouraged me & gave me the foundation to continue blogging...it was the boost I needed when I was unsure...

Jan 12, 2012 11:34 PM
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

I think the program/designation needs to be refined so that those who are tasked with the charge of AMBASSADOR and sheparding the community are willing to spend the time and energy to do so.

The GROUP Moderators are the UNsung HEROs of ActiveRain IMHO!

Jan 12, 2012 11:55 PM
Andre R. Aragon
Greater Tampa Real Estate Photographer - Tampa, FL
Real Estate Photographer

Jon - you were one of the first people to reach out to me in the Rain. I admire your forthright spirit and wisdom. You are an Ambassador of the highest order my friend!

Jan 13, 2012 12:35 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Linda - yep, I am here in Florida. Welcome to AR,  with your inquisitive mind you will find a lot of interesting stuff here

Jan 13, 2012 05:00 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Tom - you flatter me, but thanks...

Jan 13, 2012 05:00 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

William - if you remember, you were one of the first who started commenting on my posts, and supported me a lot at the beginning, when it is so important, when nobody knows you, and no matter what you write, there are no readers...

Everybody goes through that, and "angels" like you are so important. thank you.

Jan 13, 2012 05:03 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Fred - I do not think there ever had been a very clearly defined program. i think AR is now reviewing it, which they have the right to do, of course.

AR has changed, maybe Ambassadors will have to change, too

Jan 13, 2012 09:53 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Gabe - this is funny. We all wearing a lot of masks. Russian is only one of those (LOL)

Also, Russian Ambassador sounds like mafia, doesn't it?

Jan 13, 2012 09:54 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Ginny - it is sure an honor.

Jan 13, 2012 09:55 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Wallace - group moderators are angels

Jan 13, 2012 09:56 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Thank you Andre. You were the star from the start. One of those rare occasions that you see and read once and never forget

Jan 13, 2012 09:58 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Thank You Jon, You are a fine and wonderful person that truly enjoys a real following of committed professionals. Your earned it all by yourself. :-)

Jan 14, 2012 03:42 PM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Jon,  I agree with Ginny - you have always written beautiful thoughts and been very helpful and supportive.  That is what an Ambassador should be and do.    The How To posts are nice, but not always helpful....   

You are a great Ambassador - I also read your piece on Eric, and I like what you said there.    Both you and Phil have great points....

Jan 15, 2012 01:08 AM