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CAN WE PURIFY ACTIVE RAIN?

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Real Estate Agent with The Davis Company

What's with all of these copy and paste listings in the Active Rain blogs? While I understand the thought process behind working towards a higher ranking on Google and all that good stuff, this practice seems to clog up the actual live writings that are so unique. I love to hear the various tips, experiences and even (actually--especially) the rantings of my fellow real estate professionals. Lately though, I have had to scroll down a couple of miles of new and "unique" listings, and "right to reprint" corporate articles that are provided by any franchise real estate company.

Now I don't begrudge an agent for attempting to make his/her presence shine through this AR vehicle, but it seems to me that a separate area should be provided for this bulk material. It is akin to certain magazines and television shows--too many ads, too frequently will interrupt the attention span and eventually erodes the overall quality of the media. I'm not saying that we have arrived at that point, but we're getting there. 

I hope, that with enough feedback from concerned bloggers and morning grouches like me, Active Rain will take steps to maximize the purity that has made it so successful and unique. Any thoughts?

Comments (2)

Charles Stallions Real Estate Services
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services Inc - Gulf Breeze, FL
Buyers Agent 800-309-3414 Pace and Gulf Breeze,Fl.

There is a place for everything and one shouldn't be mixed in with the others. I thought it was running fine. I seem to find what I want when I want it. I don't care for the rants and can tell when they are coming so I don't read them.

Nov 05, 2008 03:37 AM
Mike Butson
The Davis Company - Austin, TX
Realtor & Sales Trainer

Thank you for the feedback Joyce. One of the things I really enjoy about Active Rain is the diversity that exists.

Nov 05, 2008 04:07 AM