Recently I became familiar with a website that I find questionable and would like to have your honest, professional opinion about. Of course, I realize that there are all kinds of strange, bizarre websites out there in blogosphere world and some may come and go...
Sacramento Channel 3 news reported on a website that ultimately could have a devastating result on neighborhoods, in my opinion. Some may feel it is a joke. Some may think it's good to let your feelings out no matter what.
The website for reporting a rotten neighbor, in my opinion is an irresponsible maneuver on the part of those trying to make a buck on the neighborhood's back. No, they charge for reporting bad behavior but as we all know, they obviously are or will be getting advertising money.
I took a look at the website and as usual those who want to get their names (rather their statements) in print, or consider this to be a big joke, or are out for revenge seem to sign as anonymous. This to me is not only irresponsible but down right cowardliness.
It doesn't take rocket science to figure out that negative and possibly false information can ruin a neighborhood. This can, in my opinion effect every person anywhere close to the negative comments being published. It is nationwide, so watch out, if it grows and appeals to the masses.
If you think the sub-prime real estate market has hurt the value of a homejust wait for more of these money hungry websites to pop-up. We have seen the same type of websites pop-up to hurt Realtors. And of course, there are some "bad" Realtors just like there are "bad" neighbors. But, unfortunately, the people who write gibberish to hurt others never sign their real name and the website junkie who started the website is laughing all the way to the bank. This isn't about trying to help the public, this is about money, in my opinion!
The public has enough sense to check out a neighborhood during the day, at night and on weekends, I hope and pray. If it's really all that bad, it should be obvious to home buyers. And furthermore, that is just one person's opinion and may not be something that would bug another person.
I happened to notice when checking this irresponsible website out that there is also evidence of racial prejudice and in my opinion, slanderous. I did see where the reader could report the statement like the one that I read that was racially motivated.
It seems to me that what we need is a website that would help neighbors get along, be able to problem solve.
- What do you think?
- Is it any big deal?
- What would your neighbor say about you?
- Do you care if there are a lot of negative remarks about your neighborhood?
I realize that we seem to live in a negatively media driven world and sensationalism sells but I'd rather see more of us ban together to get along.
Is that too "Father Knows Best," in this day? Oh, dear...how many of you even know what Father Knows Best was?
Maybe, it's time to read "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." Think before you ever write negative information about your neighborhood or anyone else's neighborhood or for that matter, anyone.
For the enjoyment and a little nostalgia, enjoy...
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