Comments For Points?

I find that I typically comment in two situations:

1. When the blog is useful to me in my professional or personal life.
2. When I enjoy a blog and I want to encourage the writer to write more often.

I fully recognize that this comment doesn't really fall into either category, but for the sake of argument we will claim #2.

I comment if I find something I want to comment on - sometimes I reach 10, sometimes under, sometimes over! Happy blogging to you too!

I also comment when something grabs me. It's an easy way to break the ice when you're new and worried about writing a whole blog. Of course the fact that I'm just s few points from jumping up a rank in my area is a plus - and if you stop by and comment on some of my blogs that'll help too. (Shameless plug)

I hate to admit this, but it seems that I have already become addicted to this..(Thanks Lissa Uder! Like I needed another computer addiction!)  I try to leave a lil Ray of Sunshine on every Blog that I read; however, it seems that there are few that I just cannot bring myself to type the words.  Many people do not realize how stressful the world of Real Estate is, regardless of the Profession (Realtor/ Lender/ Broker/ Closing Agent/etc.... ) Some of the topics I am reading for informational purposes only, and if I do not know enough about the Blog topic to comment, than I do not pretend that I do... and comment.  I have learned a lot of different things about the Wonderful World of Real Estate since joining AR, and am looking forward to broadening my knowledge and meeting many wonderful new people!!!

Have a Wonderful Evening!!

Lil Bit

aka Stefanie

I comment on at least 10 per day.  Most of the time I read 30-40 blogs to get my 10 comments.  I will comment on more a lot of days and get just my minimum (10) other days.  I do want the points and have commented for the points (usually close to midnight).  But, it doesn't mean the comment is any less guinine I just find I am reading and commenting on stuff I may not normally read.  Thus, expanding my reading assortment.  As you can see I just received another 25 points.  I got the points for answering an honest question.   Does that make the comment less worthy. 

I am a "newbie" and am just getting the hang of blogging and commenting.  I am here to network, and feel that in order to do that, I must blog and comment and get to know other people on ActiveRain.  I comment only on blogs that I find Interesting, funny or informative.  I appreciate comments on my blogs, because I can learn a lot from other agents, especially the more experienced agents.

Mary, good post.  I comment basicly for the same reasons to.  Enjoyed your post.

I guess at the very least I like to see people on here at all, points or not. I am pretty sure that those who comment for points right now will eventually get hooked and start commenting or they will stop coming.

Hi Mary, I have to be honest and say that there are times i comment strictly for points. I'd say 25% of the time. However, mostly I will comment on a subject I believe warrants my time. This is one such blog. :-)

Hi Mary - I really enjoy reading many of the posts that are out there.  I find myself commenting on ones that are helpful to me, are of interest to me, or are about a topic to which I feel I can add.  I know that I probably read 3 times as many posts as comments I make, so I would like to believe that I am doing the right thing.  However, I have to say, that the points system is a great idea.  For someone like myself who, at 33, is still playing video games and trying to beat my previous high scores, AR serves the dual purpose of being a great resource for information and networking, while still feeding my competitive edge.   

 

I usually get 3-5 a day because I'm all over the place.  I forget to go back to see if someone commented on my comment.

I usually wait and comment when it's worth commenting on!

 

Funny, I didn't even know you received points for posting comments!  I simply reply when I feel like it.

Mary - I try to read as many articles in my groups as I can each day (I linked here from the "Learn to be a Top Producing Listing Agent) and comment if I have something positive to say - even if its just to let the author know that I read their post and appreciate them taking the time to share their thoughts.

Best Wishes,

Kelsie

 

I'm a bipolar commenter. I'll go days without commenting and then binge.

Know any support groups?

I enjoy searching around and commenting on the posts that interest me especially marketing ideas.