Another Reason to Read Posts and Comments

Good morning, Kathy... hopefully this CTA works to increase commenting in the Rain. It feels like commenting keeps declining.

Yes indeed, anything can stimulate a thought - why not write about it?

Kathy, Putting your unique spin on it keeps your voice authentic and personal.

Good morning Kathy. So many here in the Rain have prompted me to post my own thoughts from time to time. Many, like me, benefit from encouragement from you and others. May this CTA bring renewed interest in blogging on a regular basis. Enjoy your day.

Hello Kathy - "change" exists.  In each of us and anywhere we "live".  It's long been interesting to me as I notice how such evolution impacts people (and places too). 

In that way, ActiveRain is an experiment of sorts.   As for the answer to what's next? is a question I ponder about AR from time-to-time.  Mind you, not too much, such mind-clutter is a waste of time.  🗑

On the other hand, I find that reading found on this platform can be insightful as well as informative.  Entertaining too.  Not all the time - talk about unrealistic expectations.   Yes, there is some $h!+ strewn about at times but it is social media after all.  Likely we have seen/smelled plenty of it.  Cultivating and curating one's approach to life are not unalike.  

I often get ideas from simply reading other posts. Maybe I expand on a topic started by another blogger.

This is so true, it has happened for me several times. As I write a comment that goes on and on I realize I can write a post jogged by the post I was reading.

This is good advice to share. Very few members comment on my blog posts. I might need to stop posting about local activities.

Kathy Streib as you pointed out, I often see a blog post develop out of an answer I give in the Q&A or I'll read another member's experience and be reminded of a similar experience in my life. That's the additional value of participating in the Q&A and surfing the posts of at least the members you follow; but try to add new members or discovered gems to your roster too!

Kathy when I use to blog daily, what I use to do from time to time when I was having a hard time coming up with a topic, I would go back through old blogs and update them.

Hello Kathy and sorry missing in action the last 3 days, garage sale Saturday, work around the house on Sunday and golf event yesterday, but back today to see your blogs.

Hi Kathy,
Many of our AR challenges have been inspired by a question, post, or discussion in our Tuesday Zoom meetings.

Kathy, there are times (Ok, several) the well goes dry and cannot think of anything to write about.  Reading other Rainers' blogs do help at times.

Thanks for sharing this great reminder, Kathy Streib! I love how you highlight the power of community and how reading others’ posts can spark our own creativity—sometimes all it takes is a little nudge from a fellow member. Grateful for your insights and encouragement to keep the ideas flowing! 😊

Reading posts in the Rain definitely will inspire us to write on topics that we otherwise didn't think about, haha.

Hi Kathy there is so much inspiration here in the rain!  I enjoy reading and commenting on others posts as I always learn something or have a new thought from reading. I'd like to see more folks start commenting again......and perhaps if we say it enough it will happen!

Good evening Kathy Streib 

You never know when you write a post who is inspired and an a light bulb moment occurs. I agree commenting has declined. I'm seeing some posting one after another post and have to admit it doesn't want me to stop and read when there are 6 in a row by the same author! I'm also seeing I comment on the same authors over and over again  and rarely see them reciprocate in commenting.

Hi Kathy:

Blogging ideas can emerge from lots of places, and others' blog posts and comments are certainly a great source. And yes, there are those days when the creative blogging well runs a little dry and spending time on AR is likely to generate an idea or two.

Jeff

Real estate agents on the platform are undergoing a shift as veteran agents retire or reduce their activity. Some feel burned out when required to respond to comments on posts that do not interest them. Newer members, some experienced in real estate, offer fresh perspectives and utilize AI in their writing.

A reluctance to adopt new approaches is common among veterans who favor traditional methods. The idea that things could be better was dismissed with the common phrase, “If it’s not broken, why fix it?”