I took a bit of a beating from some folks for my post Confessions of an Active Rain Parasite but I also received a lot of thought provoking and insightful comments. The gist of many comments was either "Get over yourself" or "Don't be so selfish". See sample comments below.
You can pretty much ignore #1 because I think it is from my MOM. She is the only one that calls me Allie. The rest are from real AR members.
#1 - "Allie - You are dumb and lazy and you will never amount to anything".
#2 - "Good grief guys if you are that paranoid then I bet you are constantly looking over your shoulder. "
#3 - "I have a feeling that even if you would post some of your "secret" recipes, very few people would copy them"
#4 - "don't be selfish"
#5 - "Well, first, the flea isn't a parasite"
HA!! That is where you are wrong Mr. Commenter #5! It is too. Click Here for proof: Everyone knows that fleas are parasites
Ok, I may not think I am selfish but I am a bit of a vindictive baby.
Anyway, back to (sort of) vindication. Below is a comment I received today on the aforementioned post from a very nice, and very honest, local agent. I edited it down but you can click here to see the full comment. I also received a few private emails about this post from local agents.
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Al - I have been following you from your start even before AR blogs and have admired the big splash you made in Ridgewood coming in from a different profession. Reviewing your websites I have tried to copy a couple of things you do but have not had the success you have had, that is for sure. They say imitation is the highest form of flattery! - Jim
08/19/2008 03:41 PM | by James Lockard - Realtor, Allendale, NJ (RE/MAX Properties - Saddle River) | Delete Report as Spam |
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For the record, I would be happy to share info with James. My point here is not that this proves that I shouldn't share info on AR. I listened to the feedback of some great agents and bloggers and have decided it does make sense to share and I will share everything I can. However, if you think your competitors do not follow what you do, and then try to emulate it, you are kidding yourself. I don't think being aware of this and pointing it out means I am selfish. I just think it means I am honest about some of my reservations.
Psst #5 - This email is a bit tongue in cheek. I really love ya Man.
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