Don't let your fingers get your butt in hot water

Russ, Kris sent me here to read your comment. We've all had fun with this post, but I feel terrible for her.

Does make you think before you type and hope my mind does not wonder when responding to those special people I like dealing with on a daly basis.

He really deserves suspension from real estate for life!

The very idea......counseling indeed.

If one can't say something nice in public then best not to say it at all. It is interesting how some people seem to make these comments that get them in trouble in public places.

That is a sad story - what surprises me most is that the penalties were SO LIGHT given how nasty this guy's intentions were. I'm assuming he's been banned from AR permanently. At least I would hope so.

What was wrong with him that he was defaming like that? You really gotta wonder.

He is still a member of AR isn't he?  Has a very sketchy profile.  The post with the comments are still up. 

I am also surprised that the penalty was light.  Scary stuff.

I agree with Bryant, he should have lost his license. To me that was a mean and vicious criminal act. Pity the poor broker that would take him back. I think Ohio would have taken a much tougher approach to this moron.

Reminds me of the old saying if you can't say anything nice than do not say anything at all.

Hi Bob, This is totally shocking that one our Rainers would do such a thing. Thanks for the reminder about this and we must all be careful what we write. I am sure it has been said before but "If I you can't be constructive and positive, best let your fingers tap the deskboard and not the keyboard".

Thank you Bob for this post!

I had no idea that things can get that out of hand!

Of course, a lot has to do with manners, civility, and common sense!  But we should all be careful when we name names---I know so many times I am tempted to name the names of unethical agents but I hold back-because I don't want to be accused of slander.

Well....maybe I should re-blog this for a certain group of people, and for the comments made on Rich's Post the other day.....libel is libel, and I do not understand why some people do not figure it out! Letting anger or other emotions write for you can be very dangerous....and assuming because you have a right to write whatever you want gives people the right to put others down....no I don't think so.

I think there has to be a new rule on AR if people are going to run around and leave intriguing comments like Kathy and Paul's they have to keep their comments visible, for inquiring minds. Or is it enquiring minds?  The National Inquirer?  The National Enquirer?

No disrespect meant to Marina, the State of WI, or Bob.... Libel is a serious subject.

This guy was a dangerous (to himself) combo of stupid and ignorant.  Wow, perhaps Wisconsin is better off for his being suspended, yes?

Cars and computers tend to allow some personalities to feel more annonymous than they really are.  And unfortunately, some people may tend to feel like that anonymity gives them rein to be nasty.  It sounds (from the three paragraphs I read) the guy in this story went way beyond just a a little indiscretion.

On the other hand, it is too easy for vicious people to bring frivilous lawsuits.  Of course, if you don't say anything mean or deceptive, it should be pretty easy to get along, no?

Mother's golden rule* is still golden though...

(*you know - "If you can't say anything nice..." )

Hey Bob - Did  you tick someone off?  lol

Now, this was a provacative SUBJECT LINE:)

Just clicked that info about what was said - all I can say is good grief....what are people thinking.