Localism is the valued point of connection, a place of meaningful interaction. It's where neighbors and local merchants share what's happening in their community. It's people collectively communicating the unique flavor and nuances of where they live, work, eat, and play.

Localism is 'Old-School' in a New World portal. It's reminiscent of an earlier day when people shopped where they lived, and everyone knew their butcher. Localism makes the world smaller and more personal. It reacquaints and re-establishes the lost bonds between neighbors. It revives and restores the relational elements of what neighborhoods used to be, and should be.

Localism provides the environment where residents and business owners can create a micro-social network uniquely attuned to their individual communities. Together, they use multi-media to paint a canvas of local color and texture. Their Localism 'Neighborpedia' becomes an extension of who and what they are.

Allow me to share two of the founding principles from our ActiveRain Weltanschauung:

We understand that the value of the ActiveRain community rests entirely with its members.

We believe that real estate professionals will thrive if they demonstrate their local market expertise.

My fellow ActiveRain members, the strength and success of our community will always lie with its members. Our role is to simply create the environment that empowers and enables you to 'thrive!' Now, get out there and meet some neighbors!

For more information, be sure to check out these additional articles:

Localism Q&A: Official Answers

ActiveRain Unveils the New Localism

What Constitutes 'Approved' Content on Localism?

Examples of Good Localism Articles

Strategies for Sponsorship on the New Localism

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JUL
10
2008
237,286 Points Attended Rain Camp

Rich,  Congrats on the launch!  I'm glad to see the new photo viewer that captures the photo's comments.  We've been saving up more new photos to add to our collection!  Keep Crabbing! John & Kathryn
11:14am • #72
550,593 Points 110 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Gracious...

I know. That's why I hid out in here last night. You're lucky I didn't hijack it for points :)

Just so you know I woke up this morning with a heartfelt post in my head. I want the Members to think long and hard about The New Localism. There's more than one way of looking at all of this.

I wasn't going to say a single word about any of it...But alas...My heart (and the Apple) were calling my name with "Success At It's Best". Enjoy. Please know that BB and I have always been, and will always stand behind you Guys in everything you do. We just can't seem to help ourselves. That in and of itself says a whole lot about how we feel. Okay. I better stop now...I do try to avoid mushy in The Rain :)

P.S. Folks it is considered bad manners to link to something you wrote in someone elses post. The only reason I'm doing it here is because THIS is such an important topic. All sides need to be considered before we start forming our opinions and allowing ourselves to be swept away in unproductive emotional Reactions :)

TLW...ROAR!
11:55am • #73
131,631 Points 1 Featured Post

The pictures that are already there are very clear and pretty but I think because they are small and there is a lot of white space on page it makes the page look a little blah...........
12:28pm • #74

Rich thanks for the post and answering all the many questions - it will be exciting to see the "New Localism" unfolding in the days and months ahead. Always something new at the Rain! Love it!

 

 
6:10pm • #75
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Gracious...

I'm gonna lay low in here some more. But I will have the courtesy not to hijack such a serious topic. Instead I am just gonna think through my finger tips :)

TLW...ROAR!
6:33pm • #76
550,593 Points 110 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Please don't feel as if it's necessary to engage me. I know you're busy and I honestly don't mind talking out loud to no one in particular :)

Today...Has been one of those days where I just couldn't get AR off my mind. My little head keeps going into our AR past and thinking about just how far we've really come. As a Community we have slammed dunked the Web with our presence. We HAVE changed the nature of this industry and the nature in which we all see ourselves and our peers. It's been a long winding journey with many up and downs. But the up and the benefits far out weigh the Crap :)

TLW...ROAR!
7:10pm • #77
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I was also thinking about...

Just how much I have changed personally as a result of what I do around here. Not to mention the revived interest I have in this business. As most everyone knows...I came out of retirement to participate on this site. I was so impressed with it when it was rolled out. It was, and still is, totally different than any other professional forum I have ever seen on the web. It's unique in that we all get to say what's on our minds without fear of being slammed. Well...Most of us...You Gracious have to take a lot of heat :)

TLW...ROAR!
7:16pm • #78
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I think it was yesterday I was trying to think of the word that best describes how I feel about all the nonsense I've read...The word is Melancholy. That describes it quite well. I also sometimes find myself longing to go back in time. Now that would be FUN :)

Okay..So I'm getting mushy and I better cut the Crap. This kind of thing freaks out my cult readers :) I'm supposed to be a rock :)

TLW...ROAR!
7:21pm • #79
JUL
11
2008
1 Featured Post

Rich, thanls.

Jonathan - Michelle, Google is also sort of "blah"  ;) I'm glad you agree with this. btw, so is craigs list and linkedin.
5:48pm • #80
280,432 Points 3 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp

I would have to say that AR has really open up how important networking is and how you can reach the world. Localism is awesome to be able to shared what is going on in your local market and events. Thanks Rain for a great community site.
6:26pm • #81
806,496 Points 6 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Will somebody please make the NEW LOCALISM group to round up all these related posts into one place?  You know, like you did for the OUTSIDE BLOGS.  Thanks.
8:46pm • #82
JUL
12
2008
2 Featured Posts

Rich,

Thank you for all of your hard work!  I am one of the newer members and I am finding it difficult to really understand how it all works.  I'm sure we will figure it out soon.  I still don't understand how the neighbors are selected and have questions like the others have already asked.  I've been trying to read and figure all of this out, but it is still very confusing to understand even reading some of the other posts.  I know how challenging it can be to launch a big project like this, so I do commend you for it all and I'm looking forward to understanding it more in the future.

Have a Colorful Day!
10:12pm • #83
JUL
13
2008
206,053 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router

Thanks for the clarity of the mission.  It helps us to utilize the tools you have so generously provided.  AND a way better use of our funds than the newspaper ad. 
1:17am • #84
JUL
15
2008

So, it's sorted by county only?  Or do I choose?
12:55pm • #85
JUL
17
2008
1,156,673 Points 17 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Thank you for your info

Robert
5:37pm • #86
JUL
23
2008

So that's what localism is. I was wondering since I just linked two of my sites to Active Rain and the link talks about localism.
7:17pm • #87
JUL
27
2008
970,629 Points 102 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Being from Washington, I thought I knew all about rain, wrong again I guess...
1:20am • #88
JUL
28
2008
205,132 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Rich,

Can you publish a summary of the criteria for top neighbor. I would like to have some guidance as to what you are looking for. It does not seem to be the number of AR posts or the number of Localism posts or the number of AR points.

I really cannot tell what it is based on. I understand it is a complicate algorith, but so is credit scoring. Yet it can be explained what factors are used.

It would make sense to me to reward actual Localism posts, but that does not seem to be the case.

Richard
8:07pm • #89
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Richard Smith:  I am in the midst of writing another article that deals with scoring for Top Neighbors. I will be publishing it shortly.
8:35pm • #90
FEB
07
2009
466,662 Points 2 Featured Posts

Kudos - it looks great
7:11am • #91

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