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ActiveRain Weltanschauung… Pause Before Hitting “Enter.”

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ActiveRain Weltanschauung… Pause Before Hitting “Enter.”

 

While I doubt many members read the ActiveRain Weltanschauung upon joining ActiveRain, I’d imagine that those who have participated in any activerainof Lynn B. Friedman s January challenges have by now.

 

If you haven’t or if you would like a refresher, you can find the ActiveRain Weltanschauung here.

 

We are a unique community and as such the members try to self-police it to protect the integrity of the platform.

 

We talk about the Golden Rule and respecting each other as a fellow professional and human being and it plays out here every day.

 

Friendly discourse is encouraged. Differing opinions help us all grow. But while doing or saying on this platform what you would not say to the person’s face may be tolerated on other social media sites, not so on ActiveRain.

 

If you follow the does not play well in the sandbox approach to life, then you will find that members will soon pass you by and any hopes of a referral of some kind will fly out the window.

 

This is a no-brainer, or at least it should be.

For example, if a member writes what is clearly a consumer-focused post, then leave snarky opinions to the contrary to yourself. Better yet, write your own post about it.

 

If an agent highlights their listing of a home that may not suit your taste or the color of the kitchen is not one you would like...zip it! They’re not asking your opinion!

 

ActiveRain works because the people behind the profile faces you see are real human beings who care about the other members here.



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Comments(35)

George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I have seen my share of bad apples in the 12+ years I have been a member, but luckily they have not stuck around for long

Jan 21, 2019 01:48 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Although I'm at a stage where I never need to read another post about Weltanschauung (nor write one), Kathy, I enjoyed reading your post. I don't have a problem with people disagreeing with me so long as it's done in a respectful manner... in fact, I quite enjoy a good debate.

Jan 21, 2019 02:20 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Kathy Streib - Isn't it sad when adults need supervision or reminders about truth, honesty, and integrity? Following the Golden Rules is not that complicated to understand.

Jan 21, 2019 04:24 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I just delete the stupid and insensitive comments I get on my blogs. Fortunately, it doesn't happen that often, and I tend to miss all the discussion wars on AR.

Jan 21, 2019 04:41 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Applause applause...where did you say that zipper closet/drawer/cabinet was ?

Jan 21, 2019 05:06 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Sally K. & David L. Hanson 
Zipper Drawer is on the right side of the desk! L.

Jan 21, 2019 08:48 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Peter Mohylsky, Bucket List they never hurt, do they?

Wayne Martin I will probably never buy another thing for the house again!!!!  I have so much!!!

Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR it is why I'm here!!!

Jan 21, 2019 06:28 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Gabe Sanders perhaps some of the Facebook groups could take note. 

Joe Pryor I know what you mean. It's all I can do to just keep going and not say something I'd regret. 

Brian England a tease from you is a welcomed tease.

Jan 21, 2019 06:30 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Gita Bantwal something I like about these posts in the challenge is that we can all learn something from what's written. 

Beth Atalay you said it so well. Often it's best to take the high road and not say a word. 

 

Jan 21, 2019 06:37 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Roy Kelley Thank you, and hello to Dolores. 

Michael Jacobs I didn't read it until there was a challenge. 

Grant Schneider I agree. Differing points of view help us grow and learn as long as everyone is respectful. 

Jan 21, 2019 06:39 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Kathy Streib Thanks for sharing that a Challenge initiated your reading the Founders' value statements. That's why it shows up every January... To stay BNBR, we need to know what those AR values are, don't we? All the best - Lynn
Be Nice Be Respectful

Jan 21, 2019 09:09 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Donald Urschalitz absolutely!  That's how we grow.

Myrl Jeffcoat so true. If we do it with respect and in an effort to share what we know that's wonderful. 

Chris Ann Cleland I agree.  Move on and write your own post about it if you want. 

Jan 21, 2019 06:43 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Ron and Alexandra Seigel I never want to be like the Stepford wives (or husbands) and think that sharing a different point of view, if done with an abundance of respect, can make us better. 

Right about that George Souto they come and then they're gone. It all works out. 

Jan 21, 2019 06:45 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Nina Hollander I almost didn't write one because I too thought I'd said enough over the course of the years on the subject. 

So true Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP I don't know of anyone who was not taught the Golden Rule when growing up. 

Jan 21, 2019 06:47 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents I've only deleted a handful but sometimes I leave them so that others can see it. I do miss some of the hijacking of posts and the respectful discussions. 

Sally K. & David L. Hanson I could open up a store with the things I'm donating!!!

Jan 21, 2019 06:49 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Kathy Streib 
And you are one of those who LEAD the parade of positive, ethical, supportive behavior!!!  Love the title:  PAUSE BEFORE HITTING ENTER!!!!  
Entire wars could have been avoided if that advice were followed!!!!
All the best - Lynn

Jan 21, 2019 08:45 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy I entered around 2007/8 time frame and thanks to our friend Lynn B. Friedman  I did read it in 2014:)) all good even though I do not like to be playing within the lines:))Endre

Jan 21, 2019 10:19 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

When I signed up for ActiveRain, we all signed on knowing Weltanschauung....

Jan 21, 2019 11:17 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

I like the zip it part of this.  Goodness knows, everyone has had that happen to them.  Needless comments or hateful ones, are just not good in this forum   

Jan 22, 2019 01:53 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

The members here do care and that is exactly what makes it so special!

Jan 22, 2019 11:53 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy

I think your final paragraph says it all very clearly. We are, indeed, a unique place and it's all about the people!

Jeff

Jan 22, 2019 08:57 PM
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I love this community and the people I follow play well with others and don't need to refresh them selves with these guidelines but thanks anyway.  

Jan 23, 2019 01:18 AM