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Why I won't return to ActiveRain

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Services for Real Estate Pros with YoChicago / New Homes Magazine

My reasons for leaving ActiveRain have, I think, been expressed in sufficient detail, at sufficient length.

Since stating them, I've spent more time rummaging around ActiveRain, questioning whether I had overstated my case. If anything, I understated it.

I've paid careful attention to the posts and comments that my post provoked.

I regretfully conclude that, as someone famously said about my home city of Chicago, ActiveRain ain't ready for reform.

There is, in my not so humble take, too little genuine concern about fair housing, and too little appreciation for the gravity of the issue.

There are some outstanding leaders here, but I don't see them being committed to solving the problems here. I'm sympathetic to the fact that people have other priorities.

I won't be posting further, or responding to any further comments.

And, based on everything I've seen, I won't be back.

Steve Dalton
219-465-8352 - Valparaiso, IN
Northwest Indiana Home Builder

Joe, I probably missed a bunch, was gone last week, so for what it's worth, I enjoyed your style and the debate it raised. 

I did totally disagree with your statement "There is no place for religion whatsoever in real estate" at the beginning of the very active debate you started on the 14th.  

See ya

Feb 19, 2007 02:27 PM
ARDELL DellaLoggia
Better Properties Seattle - Kirkland, WA
I wish you had done a link post to the offending blogs before you left.
Feb 19, 2007 02:39 PM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker
Joe, I don't know if you'll stick around to read this, but Rome wasn't built in a day. You can't expect a platform of this size to change overnight just because of something one person wants to see change. It bothers me that you are obviously so passionate about these issues and the need to implement meaninful changes, and yet, you're not willing to stick around to help champion or effect those changes.
Feb 19, 2007 03:35 PM
Lysa Napolitano
Daytona Beach, FL
Joe, Just wanted to let you know I appreciate you bringing the subject of The Fair Housing Act up, I am one of the people you did educate on this and a few other things as well. Know this, there were some that you did get through to.
Feb 20, 2007 04:13 AM
ARDELL DellaLoggia
Better Properties Seattle - Kirkland, WA
Does anyone know which sites are bugging Joe?
Feb 20, 2007 01:17 PM
Brian Brady
Matthews Capital Markets - Tampa, FL
858-699-4590

Joe,

I'm disappointed but I do understand. I hope you continue to "lurk" and look for an opportunity to return.  You've taught this place a valuable lesson (me included)

Feb 21, 2007 12:52 AM
Jeff Link
Asheville, NC
"Your Asheville Real Estate Link"
Can you leave your posts up. I am really trying to get a grasp on flickr and youtube and use your post as a guide.
PS sorry to see you go, Joe
Feb 23, 2007 06:31 AM
ARDELL DellaLoggia
Better Properties Seattle - Kirkland, WA
I miss you.
Feb 27, 2007 12:51 PM
Jeff Link
Asheville, NC
"Your Asheville Real Estate Link"
Hey Joe. I see that you are online how about a flickr or youtube post?
Mar 01, 2007 12:09 AM
Jeff Link
Asheville, NC
"Your Asheville Real Estate Link"
Just checking in. Hope you are doing well
Mar 27, 2007 04:21 AM
Sarah Cooper
Real Estate Shows - Hurricane, WV
I blogged about you today, Joe.  Come and find it.  :o)  I don't even know if you remember me, but you were a big help to me when I first started blogging.  Thank you for that. 
Apr 03, 2007 10:46 AM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production
Hey...quit being a freak dude.  Step up and be who you are.  You miss some of us.  I joined after you quit.....Get your butt back here and lead by example...."Go hard or go home dude." 
May 09, 2007 04:21 PM
Greg Zaccagni
The Federal Savings Bank - Wheaton, IL
Illinois Mortgage Lender

Joe:

Active rain is a free blog and your opportunity to promote whatever tasteful agenda you see fit.  I see that as a pretty good opportunity for you to write a series of articles on you passion for fair housing and develop a following that can help you further this agenda.

I took a brief look at your blogs and found articles like the "brain dead monkey" and am frankly surprised by the number of readers/respondents you have been receiving.

May I suggest you look deeper into yourself and analyze where the anger is coming from and use your blog going forward more constructively.

We have all had down periods - God knows including me.  The true measure of a person is the ability to persevere and ultimately prevail through them by remaining optimistic about the future and how they can help make the world a little better.  

Aug 24, 2007 03:40 AM
Anonymous
C Ya!
Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out!
Dec 31, 2007 09:16 AM
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Mindy Sylvester
MVP Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Fl Real Estate

Joe- I just read a few of your blogs.  Why are you so angry??  They were painful to read and negative.  Who peed in your Cheerios?

Nov 08, 2008 04:54 AM
Brian Schulman
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

Speaking of being ready for reform, the governor of Illinois hasn't been setting a very good example recently...

Dec 10, 2008 09:06 AM