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Cleaning up a bit...

By Rich Schiffer

Real Estate Agent

May 18, 2007 01:24 PM

I am cleaning the Localism Brainstorming group up a bit. Many posts are not relevant to the group purpose, which is to discuss ways to effectively use localism.com

I do not wish to offend anyone, just to help keep us focussed. If I delete your post, I will post a link to it here, so that those in this group can still check it out if they are inclined to.

I appreciate all the great posts you all have wrtitten. Please don't interpret a blog being "removed" meaning I didn't like your post, your style, or you. I will try to comment on each post, as well, but it is very time consuming, so forgive me in advance if I miss something.

Removed posts:

Why couldn't I stay green? by Arina Hanciulescu
Nice post which gives some insight to Arina's passion for the environment, and her forward-thinking.
Do YOU want to meet other Local Rainers at a Monthly Social??? by Frank D'Angelo
An invitation to an Active Rainer social event in Minneapolis

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David L. Britt

Platinum Realty, LLC - Olathe, KS

MBA

Rich, one of the toughest things a moderator must do. But it is needed, you are doing the right thing!

May 21, 2007 04:49 PM

Rich Schiffer

Swarthmore, PA

Referral Agent, e-PRO

Thanks, David, I appreciate it. I really don't like deleting peoples posts. It feels wrong, some how, which is why I decided to post the links here. At least I am not completely denying the authors a chance to be in front of their audience.

Marketing a home can be difficult. Marketing a blog, because it is a relatively new concept for most, is even more difficult.

May 21, 2007 05:05 PM

Kris Krajecki

Kris Krajecki - FOX VALLEY MORTGAGE - Huntley, IL - Huntley, IL

Mortgage Broker Huntley, IL

I am afraid to leave a post now....for fear that I may be deleted!

May 31, 2007 02:41 AM

Rich Schiffer

Swarthmore, PA

Referral Agent, e-PRO

Kris -- I hope you are joking. Don't be afraid to post. Even if I do "sweep it up" it will still be visible on Active Rain, and I will put the link to it here, so it wont be completely cut off from the group, either.

May 31, 2007 02:32 PM

Rich Schiffer

Swarthmore, PA

Referral Agent, e-PRO

Pat -- if you categorize your post "for consumers" it will appear on localism.com

Just make just you use the correct categories, and select the state, county, and municipality as appropriate for your event.

Jun 26, 2007 12:08 AM

Arina Hanciulescu

RealtyPros - Las Vegas, NV

RealtyPros

Thank you for removing my post.Can you define a little what Localism Brainstorming stands for?

Aug 09, 2007 07:07 PM

Rich Schiffer

Swarthmore, PA

Referral Agent, e-PRO

Arina -- The Localism Brainstorming group is essentially for discussions about how to use localism.com to help grow your business.

Everyone else -- I have been very busy lately, and have fallen behind in my tasks as moderator. I expect to pick up the pace here soon. Bear with me, please.

Aug 10, 2007 03:48 AM

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI

Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

I'm glad to see you will be removing posts that would be better located in Post to Localism.

Now I think I understand what this group is about.

Aloha - The Hunter

Oct 16, 2007 09:04 AM

Ryan Martin

Pacific Continental Realty, LLC - Bellingham, WA

Bellingham Commercial RE Broker

Rich - So lets get this straight... Posting our Localism content here is Bad. Posting Ideas for Localism is Good.

Nov 17, 2007 05:52 AM

John Fariss

Fariss Appraisal Services - Bakersfield, CA

Appraiser - Bakersfield, CA

I've noticed that many groups are overwhelmed with non-relevant posts. Keep on moderating.

Nov 30, 2007 12:06 PM

Marzena Melby

Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty - Richfield, MN

Realtor, Twin Cities Minnesota Real Estate

Great discussion! It helps everyone, especially all of us who are new to AR to revisit the rules and guidelines. Thank you to Sarah, Rich and Jason for moderating, it must be a monumental task.

Jan 15, 2008 08:21 AM

Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

Helps us all stay on topic only. I belong to a few groups now & wonder why people post nonsense & include it in a group with no relevance. Thank you for taking the time.

I wish AR would group "the groups" by subject or relevance so they would be easier to go thru.

Feb 20, 2008 02:12 AM

Bob Schenkenberger

Colorado Realty Professionals - Greenwood Village, CO

Denver Real Estate

I'm new to the group, and appreciate it being on topic!

Feb 20, 2008 03:03 PM

Lynn Johnson

Coldwell Banker Home Connection - Owatonna, MN

Owatonna, MN Real Estate

Rich - Thanks for taking the time to clean up the posts. It's helpful to have the guidelines set up right from the start, as you've been doing. I appreciate the task oriented perspective. I've been using localism to post lisings, community information, and some really neat photos I took on a beautiful sunny day that just happened to have some fresh fallen snow. We're in a relatively small town - I'm not sure where buyers go for their information, but I'm hoping they'll find http://www.localism.com.

Mar 01, 2008 02:33 PM

Vicente A. Martinez

Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - Woodhaven, NY

Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes

Hi Rich. Sometimes I'm searching for specific info but can't find it under the tons of mis-categorized posts. Glad to see you're cleaning house.

Mar 01, 2008 04:50 PM

Rich Schiffer

Swarthmore, PA

Referral Agent, e-PRO

Vincent -- try using the "search" feature to help you find posts on topics that you are looking for.

Mar 02, 2008 02:26 AM

Elizabeth Cooper-Golden

Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL

Huntsville AL MLS

Rich-I think you are doing the right thing by cleaning house....while you are at it, come to Huntsville and clean my house for me, lol. Seriously though, I"m a fairly new "rainer" and do get confused. I read the rules to each group and then can't remember when posting. I'm certainly never going to be offended! Keep up the good work. Elizabeth www.Huntsville-Realestate.net

Apr 10, 2008 01:32 PM

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

this is a very good idea...I find myself less interested in many of the posts I read because they do not seem to pertain.

Apr 25, 2008 07:37 AM

Morgan Evans

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY

LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Cleaning up the posts might hurt a few feelings, but the overall benefit is there for sure. When I scroll through a group I like to see the most relevant articles possible. I get distracted easily and if looks like the group is too convuluted i move on.

Thanks for doing this messy task.

Dec 04, 2008 12:18 AM

Ginger Harper

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC

Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

This is good. I am enjoying what you are sharing. I would like to understand Local brainstorming a bit better..

Feb 20, 2011 09:05 AM