Larry.....personality is high on the list, but I also agree with Don't Oversell Me.  I had being "sold" so I try not to do it either in my blog or in person.  I figure if I don't like it, chances are others don't either.

Hi Larry.  I also look for what I call "real" people with real lives and issues.  I do enjoy your blogs because they are fun and interesting.

Howdy, I agree with you and hope you feel I meet all your requirements still :-)  Have a great day!

Hi Larry, I think it's time I cleaned up my subscription list again......so many folks that haven't been around in a long time!  I subscribe to way more than I can ever read.

Larry, I totally agree and I take the same approach, and try to improve my blogging skills based on similar objectives.

Larry: You are sure on target here--although I suggest that the people who write most of the posts here do mostly  market data---good information but I think a little stretching of the mental muscles is also needed to get my interest in following...

Hey, this is a good list.  I have people on my subscription list who haven't written a thing in over a year.  I've left them on there in the hopes that one day they'll bob to the surface.

I'm going to have to review my reasons for subscribing. You're an inspiration, man!

Larry - #4  I don;t like crap shoved down my throat either.  This is why I never watch network NEWS!  LOL

I find that I also only subscribe to people who have something to say. A little humor never hurt either, that's something that I've got to work more on!

I guess we all gravitate to writers that inspire us in some way. Once I subscribe to someone I won't unsubscribe unless they stop blogging for a while. No reason to be subscribed to an inactive blogger.

Okay, you got me.  I haven't been able to blog as regularly as I'd like lately.  This week I decided I needed to set a goal of one or two a week at least.  I have a post drafted, so I'll go ahead and finish it up.  Don't want to lose my readers....

I love those with a little variety...not just all real estate...or it can be all real estate but I like story telling with it.

Enjoyed the blog-o-meter, and the "requirement" list. Thanks for the reminders of what is important to the readers.

Larry, If you have a grading grid you can cross  off #1 and #4 after my name.  I blog often and I don't sell anything.  Now let's talk about #2, 3 and 5. 

#2 I try not to bore my readers or students in my classes.

#3 I have been a teacher all my life.  I have never had someone fall asleep in my class.

#4 Well, the jury is still debating the personality thing.

Great post.  I have deleted a few my subscription list, too.

Great list Larry.  Consistency is not as important to me.  If they haven't written in over a year, then maybe I would drop them.  Interesting-of course.  Education-absolutely.  Personality-necessary.  AND I absolutely support the statement DON'T OVERSELL ME!  Then I'm outta here!

Hi Larry,

Great post!  Good reason's to subscribe to another person.  I subscribe to people who I have connection with and interact with here on AR.  Or if they are a great writer and have good content like you always do then that would be a reason for me to subscribe too!

I don't know if you are one of my subscribers, but I have been one of yours forever.  Or so it seems.  You are one of the people I really trust to give me the straight skinny, and you are funny, too.  Double bonus! 

Dear Larry -

I joined AR 4 months ago so your "list of qualifications" is interesting to me.  The five points have merit.  With 200,000+ members, how does one ever focus! Thanks for explaining your criteria and your ideas.

Have a happy day -
Lynn