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This Thanksgiving Why Don't You Just Knock it Off?

By Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Real Estate Agent with Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker DRE #00697006

November 25, 2015 02:27 AM

This is just my quick little rant about how much I detest the spam I get around any celebratory day but especially at Thanksgiving. It seems that every year, advertisers, third-party vendors and anybody else who thinks they can make some money from reaching and touching when I want to slap them, feels like it's OK to do so.

You know what? I don't want your Thanksgiving well wishes. Just knock it off. I don't even know half of you and those I do know I don't want to hear from either unless you are my personal friend.

Don't use this holiday as an excuse to spam me and prospect under the guise of spreading good cheer. Give us all a break and use your good wishes and good thoughts for your own family and friends. You know who you are. And I know what day it is, don't need reminding from you.

Those of you who disagree, have at it.

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Fred Cope

Reliant Realty in Nashville, TN - Nashville, TN

Looking For Homes With A Smile

Elizabeth, I favor taking a page from the Taxi drivers' manual: THE METER IS RUNNING, WASTE MY TIME ON YOUR OWN FARE. Okay, Exasperation has spoken; bug we are held captive. When I answer the phone, I listen for about thirty seconds, politely interrupt and say I am not interested. Keep me on the phone? Polite leaves the room, and candor steps to the plate: "I am not interested. My policy is very simple: Call me--No sale, if I were interested, I would have made the call. As of this moment, you are wasting YOUR TIME--I WILL NOT SPEND A DIME. Thank you for getting the second hint. Good day."

If they keep talking, they are on dead air.

Email? I drag the mouse across the visible name, and IF IT IS A SOLICITED ITEM, I make a choice. If it is spam or scam, my mouse says SCRAM! If I sign up for your newsletter, and it places more emphasis on trying to sell some "miracle" than providing the news promised, then I will scroll down and unsubscribe. Online sales, unsolicited, are not good use of your time. I plan to invest my time,in my clients. Thank you.

Nov 25, 2015 03:19 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sa...

Sacramento, CA

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Maybe you should consider buying a gun . . . just kidding!!!!!

Nov 28, 2015 11:09 AM

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner

Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA

Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I would appreciate a real email from someone I do business with, but not the newsletter spammy kind.

Nov 25, 2015 04:28 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sa...

Sacramento, CA

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Yes, and something personal, like, hey, Karen, I'm so happy to see you are coming to terms with the fact that life goes on and still working even though your heart undoubtedly aches terribly for the loss of your husband. You show incredible strength and are a person I admire. That last part was from me.

Nov 28, 2015 11:10 AM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Elizabeth, I definitely do not disagree. It's over the top ... the spam never stops. And using a holiday as an excuse to attempt to get business ... puke!

Nov 25, 2015 06:00 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sa...

Sacramento, CA

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

They use any excuse to get business but capitalizing on holiday spirit is pretty darn low in my book.

Nov 28, 2015 11:11 AM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Elizabeth. Ditto times ten to your blog. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Nov 25, 2015 06:08 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sa...

Sacramento, CA

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Happy belated Thanksgiving to you, Conrad. Given your irritations and all.

Nov 28, 2015 11:11 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Right there with you! I don't need another picture of a turkey or pumpkin pie in my inbox with a well wish from a business I have used.

Nov 25, 2015 06:16 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sa...

Sacramento, CA

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Maybe if we scream loudly enough they will stop. You think?

Nov 28, 2015 11:12 AM

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Well Elizabeth I know as for me anyway you are preaching to the choir.

Nov 25, 2015 06:34 PM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

And stomping on june bugs.

Nov 28, 2015 11:12 AM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Elizabeth. Your only getting these because I told them how much you like getting greetings!

Nov 25, 2015 08:27 PM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

How could you do that to a fellow Hungarian?

Nov 28, 2015 11:12 AM

Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Elizabeth. I'm laughing as I read your post. You are so right, I don't know half of them either.

A wonderful Thanksgiving to you and yours.

Nov 25, 2015 11:16 PM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

It's amazing how we get on mailing lists. It's even worse when you send money to people, it's like they sell your name to biggest sucker list.

Nov 28, 2015 11:13 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Um, Happy Thanksgiving? I know what you are saying Elizabeth, I probably didn't receive as many emails as you- but for the foks I know, I used the opportunity to reply and make it personal- I am thankful for the service of many of those that sent me an email, so I got a chance to let them know. Aren't I just a little ray of sunshine? LOL

Nov 25, 2015 11:23 PM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

You ARE a little ray of sunshine, Mary, and I don't care what anybody says about you, LOL! Just joking. Happy belated Thanksgiving to you.

Nov 28, 2015 11:14 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Elizabeth, I did get quite a few emails from those I don't know. BUT, I do want to wish you my friend a wonderful Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 26, 2015 12:35 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

I see today there is a cold front drawn in a straight line from southern California right through Denver. Sorry, Joan!!!!

Nov 28, 2015 11:14 AM

Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®

Carmel by the Sea, CA

Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

I treat them like spam just like any other emails they send throughout the year. It would be too pathetic if I felt "blessed" to be in their thoughts during this Holiday season.

Nov 26, 2015 12:39 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

I'm late in getting around to saying hello and thanks for commenting and all of that other social niceties to which I routinely unsubscribe, but I get your point, and I'm looking forward to meeting with you in Hawaii next month.

Nov 28, 2015 11:15 AM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Elizabeth, let me take this time to wish you a belated Happy Turkey Day...now let me tell you about a great real estate system that I think will make your life easier...and less "Grumpy".... :))

Just messing with you, of course! Don't you just love those companies!!!!!

Nov 28, 2015 05:28 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

I am grumpy grumpy grumpy. But hey, I got to pass out my Ambassador cards at the Weintraub Team get together. My husband is very curious, what is this, he asks? Did you buy a barrel? Hey, my lips are zipped.

Nov 28, 2015 11:16 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

And here I thought I'd get slammed by a bunch of bloggers saying wth, why aren't you grateful for all of this slimy spam. And I was ready for it. You know, the problem is people just don't think or else they over think and come up with the idea, hey, it's a good thing to send out an announcement / promotion / well wishes on turkey day because people will love it . . . wrong. Wrong wrong wrong. Most people are probably too damned polite to bitch about it because somebody might say, whoa, why didn't you get the wishbone?

Nov 28, 2015 11:06 AM