“Getting Points The Honest Way”

ActiveRain has strict standards. All organizations have standards that the members are expected to abide by. To see these rules, go to the Community Guidelines. ActiveRain calls them guidelines but they are to be followed. Anyone violating the rules can be shut down and in some cases, never allowed to join again.

 I took this following statement directly off the ActiveRain Community website. “Please take these rules seriously. Don't try to look for loopholes; instead, take them to heart and respect the spirit in which they were created.” These are strong words and all members must abide by them or our community’s reputation will be tarnished and destroyed.

 Goals of ActiveRain:

1.    This organization’s main purpose is for members to use it as a learning tool to further their business and become more creative. 

2.    Another goal is for all of us to successful sell real estate and stabilize neighborhoods.

3.    To make lasting relationships with other  professionals across the country

4.    Lastly, to just have fun.

 Two types of accounts:

1.    Free ActiveRain membership

2.   Rainmaker membership

When I first started I had a free account and commented lightly but never posted. After becoming a Rainmaker, I started blogging daily, taking photos and writing articles. To me, this was more rewarding and has given me a lot of self worth and happiness. I had to upgrade to have my picture posted and to have an outside blog. These were two very important features for me. I have never regretted my decision plus I think it was a good career move.

Ways to gain points:

1.    Posting on your Blog.

2.    Commenting on other member’s Posts.

3.    Adding Links and Quality to your Posts.

4.    Monthly Contests.

5.    Reporting Spam.

6.    Selected Featured Posts.

7.    Sending invitations to join/ Getting Acceptance.

Members earn points as a way for them to be competitive and continually come back to ActiveRain daily to interact with others.

www.kristinhamiltonblog.comIf you are a member, use this organization’s site honestly and ethically. Just remember, you can decide which road to choose but I think if you choose the Rainmaker account and publish yourself honestly, you will succeed, have self worth, a great reputation, plus good friends and colleagues.

If you are not a member yet, try it out for free and I think you will see how rewarding it will be to you and your career.

 

 

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JAN
14
2012
508,738 Points 13 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Kristin, Honesty is always the best policy, following the TOS (terms of service ) for an organization is very critical to its members as a group.  The AR staff do their best to facilitate this. 
7:35pm • #3
970,263 Points 245 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Detailed points for points lol.  Thanks for the breakdown..it will help those that want to be helped :)
7:50pm • #4
374,478 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router Called Shot Master

hmmm what if I could be #1 is it worth it to be a scammer?

just kidding - do it right and never look back. Do it wrong and be the ridicule of the communit as well as loss of rep and (should be a severe loss of points or account deletion
7:56pm • #5
271,455 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

TYPING AWAY AT MY COMPUTER EACH DAY ENJOYING THE RAIN SEE YOU AT THE TOP ONE POST AT A TIME. WE ARE WWW.ALLABOUTTEXOMA.COM EACH AND EVERY DAY. SERVING THE COMMUNITY
8:03pm • #6

 

There is a certain realtor who covers Quakertown, PA, who is quickly approaching 1,000,000 points as a Rainmaker.  I say quickly because he reposts featured posts so prolificly that I can't see how he can even take the time to read them all -- sometimes more than 100 reposts per month.  I don't see where this is adding any value to A/R and certainly lends rise for me to question his ethics.  He even had the gaul to repost "Can you put a price on your principles? Are they worth $0?" back on 12/13/10.  I don't believe he's ever posted an original thought.  Just doesn't seem like "Getting Points The Honest Way"...

 
8:13pm • #7
428,199 Points 23 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Kristin,,,,,great post. I like the focus on the positive!
9:52pm • #8
715,535 Points 69 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Kristin - I suggested this for a Feature.  This is a timely topic!
10:54pm • #9
591,601 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Gretchen and Mel.

Yes all new AR members should maybe be required to read some type of code of ethic and sign. But that only is good for honest people. I used to be a police officer and was very negative for many years but I now believe most people are good, follow the rules, and strive to do the right thing. There will always be a few bad apples but I have a more positive look on life now that I am in a new career.
11:20pm • #10
591,601 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Robert and Lisa,

I am usually always positive and light on subject but since our community has been shocked recently I thought maybe a reminder was good for all of us. Thanks for stopping and supporting my choice of subject.

 
11:58pm • #11
JAN
15
2012
591,601 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Jo,

 Every organization must have rules and regulations. I agree, I think the staff at ActiveRain does a wonderful job. They are always there to respond to us and there are sure a lot more of us then of them to go around. I am surprised they respond as fast as they do. It is a fantastic community and I am proud to be a part of it.
12:01am • #12
591,601 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Sally,

I think sometimes the newcomers do not quite understand how it all works as I remember I didn't for a month or more. There is probably more ways to get points but this was all I could think of at the moment. The contests seem to be the best route besides daily blogging and commenting.
12:04am • #13
591,601 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi David,

Yesterday I wrote a pretty negative blog about what had happened recently. John McCormick wrote a good comment as well. He said "Play by the rules or don't play at all".

Like you, I have followed rules all my life and career and cannot imagine playing a hoax on a whole group of people for something so worthless as a few points!
12:14am • #14
591,601 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Laura,

Yes one post at a time will put you on top before you know it. Thanks for stopping and commenting. Have a nice weekend.
12:18am • #15
591,601 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi John,

Wow anyone nearing 1,000,000 must be doing something more than reblogging? I wish we could get credit for more than 10 posts a week but I am sure there is a reason for that rule too.

Have a lovely Sunday and I appreciate your comments. I have serveral Home Inspectors I work with in my area and I know how hard they work finding all the problems in the homes we sell. Job security for you...forever.
12:37am • #16
591,601 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Christine,

 I think we must move on and be positive. It is a great community and a new day for us all. Thanks so much for stopping to comment.
12:40am • #17
591,601 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Gail,

Thanks for suggesting my post. I thought long and hard on this one as I am still in a funk. But I think it is important to re-enforce the rules often to all. Have a great Sunday.
12:45am • #18
1,442,087 Points 26 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

All should remember that the points are not necessarily an indicator of business success.  Those that write localisms that create contacts with new clients are the winners on ActiveRain.  

Have an outstanding week!

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8:37am • #19
591,601 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I certainly agree but the points sometimes keep us coming back day after day. Most of us in sales are very competitive so we are usually competing with ourselves on the score.

Localism posts are so important and they tend to bring us the business. Thanks for sharing Roy!
1:04pm • #20
349,168 Points 29 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

There have been a lot of posts this weekend about how points are scored and ways around the system - I'm very new to AR (16 days!) and am confused about how a professional would value points more than integrity. Maybe I'll be less ingorant when I've been around a while, but I sure hope not.
3:12pm • #21
591,601 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Wayne and Jean Marie,

That is an exceptional question and I thought the same thing myself. Once a wise person told me that good things come from bad. I do believe that so perhaps with all this activity, we will all remember to never do anything to tarnish your reputation, your broker's reputation, and any organizations you belong to. Thanks for stopping and have fun on the Rain. I will be reading your posts and commenting back. Best wishes for a new experience here.
4:09pm • #22

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