I believe the learning is in the thread...and the BLOG only gets it going!

Tom B-  We can ALL learn alot here!  Being OPEN to learning is another thing altogether!  It is my hope that people in our entire industry begin as a unit to "figure it out" ...that education is one of the 3 keys to our survival!

Thanks!!- D

John Mulkey- You know, I was just reading YOUR blog today!  Thanks for sharing!  I am a VERY positive person, and when people get negative I shut them out!  We dont need it , want it, or benefit from it!  That said, commentors are the same...so being there to respond to questions etc...is key..and helps keep the THREAD in the right direction or frame of mind too!!  -  Please visit again!  thanks...Darin

Satar @ Amiri-  I think relevance is directly related to perception.   I think if you were hoping to accomplish a goal, you did...sadly though, it directly reflected right back on to you.  My

It is also a tough decision when people do leave comments that without a doubt, have an "axe to grind"...on whether you have the guts to leave the comment and let it stand on it's merits, or just be a big baby and delete it!  Let me tell you, I am only 5 '7" tall, and i play hockey.  What does that have to do with this blog you ask? Well, it means that I personally am not afraid of anything...so bring it on! 

I love comments that are negative, and pride myself on bringing that person over to my side or way of thinking!  Many good things come out of arguements that are not personal, or attacking one's character.

I can give you at least 3 names of people who are here in the RAIN that I started out talking with...actually ARGUING with, and NOW I converse with them EXTREMELY professionally and consistently and am VERY proud of my relationships with them!   

I have tried that with you, and it didnt work..because you do not want it to work..with anyone!  Please refrain from leaving comments on my blog.  I am a positive person, and you are not a positive influence in my life!

Darin

Jeff B-  Totally SWEET comments!  You have echoed and enhanced my points.  Thank you!  Also, you dealt with Amiri very professionally, but didnt know that he "just doesnt like me". 

Absolutely, this blog is about replying to comments with MORE THAN THANK YOU!!  Many commentors, especially consistent ones, leave questions lingering, or comments that dont even make sense!  I believe it is OUR responsibility as an AUTHOR to address, clear up, and enhance these comments...so you are RIGHT ON!

Thank you!

Darin

Connie- Great to see you here!  Also, congrats are your string of features lately!  Are we going to see you on the FOOD network next?? LOL   You know, because of my comments and blogs, I made a new friend yesterday!  He is a Realtor here in Active Rain, and I spoke to him on the phone last night for almost an hour!   He contacted me, and has a brother in MY AREA looking to maybe change careers!  moral of the story is that the THREAD can also lead to employment possibilities!!!  :)  Thanks again CONNIE!  well said!

Flanders...er..>I mean Larry B-  I think a WHOLE blog post could be about what you just commented on!  Sometimes I am even INADVERTENTLY guilty, because the writer doesnt spell well, or run the check, they use improper english or phrasing, or worse yet..have sentence run-ons etc..that totally BAFFLE ME!  Hence, I do take PRIDE in my blogs, and spend "down time" on them!  That said, I know you do too!

I have decided I now have 4 blog categories.

Funny

Informative

Technical

Inspirational     

Thanks for sharing! - Buckster

Wanda-  YOU R WELCOME!  I try like heck to visit as many of the people I have subscribed to...but due to time restraints, fail sometimes.  HOWEVER< if you notice, I ALWAYS respond to my commentors!  I think it is not just part of the "gig' but also a huge RESPECT thing!   I just unsubscribed to 2 people just today!!  For the very same reason!  Karma! -  Thanks as always...your pal...Bucky

Patty-  I TOTALLY AGREE!  ...Karma is also CORRECT!  You know, i had a good thing happen today because I DID a good thing!-    I always comment back...and TRY to be as respectful as possible, EVEN WHEN I dont agree!!

Thanks a bunch!-  Darin

Patricia-  I agree, it isn't JUST respect, it is POLITENESS too!  I have even gone as far as EMAILING people who ARE not responding to their OWN BLOG COMMENTS, and asking them to do it!  It amazes me some of the actual responses I get..I even told one guy that if he wasnt going to comment..>I would, because of the WRONG information that another commentor had given!  Arggh!  Thank you!- Darin

Lisa-  I agree...looking at ANYTHING from a different angle is what leads to understanding.  I am confident that there are MANY times I didnt think of something from someones perspective, and it isnt the blog, but the STREAM that did it!  Addressing it within the thread is as you say the "give & take" necessary for further learning!

Thanks so much for sharing!

Darin

Sardi-  I am not the guy that pisses people off..and always WELCOME & APpreciate your point of view.  We can agree that being positive in our business flow is important, and we both enjoy inspirational stuff..That said, the THREADS are so interesting to watch...and many times before I COMMENT i read the whole thing....then, I will even EMAIL the author to see if it is okay for me to address a question they are not answering!  or...if they get it wrong!  I neither arrogant, nor cocky, but much like many of us...just want accurate info out there!  How many times have you seen comments that say..."thanks for the update, I didnt know that."   and the information given was WRONG!  -argghh...

Thanks Sards! -  Bucky  D MO Buster

Bill, you are hilarious!

Thank you!

Oh, and I meant what I said!  If you do a blog on the MBS vs 10  yr thing..I will do what I can to get it featured!  I know that ALOT of guys in my small group here in the RAIN have done ones SIMILAR before, but I KNOW it could be re-done and all my guys would appreciate it!

Thanks  Buckster