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Dear Anonymous Commenter.....

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Mortgage and Lending with Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 NMLS ID# 158606

Is it too strong to say I hate you....or maybe I just don't like you.  Or maybe you're a coward.  Or maybe you're just fearful of God knows what?  I really do have a beef with you.  When I was politicking during the election in my local community I had a number of locals just state the most anonymous slams against me and my family.  And I wasn't even running for an office.  I had a poltical viewpoint, but you felt that it was OK to just slam me and my family for me exercising my free speach rights.  I've seen many people disagree with me with their names attached.  Quite frankly, there's an awesome gentleman who is 180 degrees opposite me in my political views, but he always attached his name.  After the election was over (my side lost), we agreed that it was time to bury the hatchett and we met and a friendship grew.  I think he's nuts on his political beliefs, as does he with mine.  However, our core values are almost identical and a long term relationship is evolving.  But you, Anonymous Commenter, kept harassing me and saying that the entire public should boycott my business.  And, of course.....this was done all anonymously. 

More recently, you've shown to pop up from time to time, but I have the feeling that you are an Active Rainer who doesn't want to be known in the community for slamming people. 

 Here's the gig:

Who cares if you slam me.  I'm not a slammer.  I give opinions and advice and leadership and pointer and knowledge, and

GUESS WHAT.....

You have every right to disagree with me.  I have a good friend with Mr. Jeff Belonger, who just crossed

Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages - USDA loans  (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc): Loan Officer in Cherry Hill, NJ Featured Loan Officer:
Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages - USDA loans (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)

the 400,000 point mark this morning....CONGRATS JB.  He'll disagree with me (even though he knows betters.  Let's face it..l'm older, wiser, smarter, better looking and more humble than he is, but he still has the gall to challenge me from time to time) and I'll still respect him (most of the time).  All discourse is welcome in the Rain.  I really believe that the hearts of most are good and decent, but you, Anonymous Commenter, have some serious issues.  You're either:

1)  A coward - hiding because you're afraid of engaging in discourse;

2)  Are a fearful sort - because God knows whatever happened to you in your past, you're still dealing with it today and can't make a comment that you can let anyone know is yours;

3)  In some position in some social aristocratic family that would never be allowed to be seen commenting on a social site such as Active Rain,

4)  A member of a competing real estate blog -  this is your final way to take down the competition;

5)  A disgruntled ex-employee of mine - I let you go for a reason (just kidding, most of my ex-employees I love, but there's that one or two that are sand in the underwear);

6)  Or God know's who or what else you are.

Here's the deal....slam me, disagree with me, but I can't be disrespectful to anyone who puts their name to what they say.  I'm as transparent as I can be.  Do the same Anonymous Commenter.  You'll feel so much better.

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Comments(25)

Mark Watterson
Salt Lake City, UT
Utah Real Estate

At times all we can do is agree to disagree with the rational people in society.  The irrational ones we will not ever figure them out.  They don't even have a sound base, only a fluid irrational thought process and often unfounded opinions.  Especially those who hide behind anonymous comments and actions.  I guess that's why the the active rain gods invented the delete button....

Feb 24, 2009 01:13 AM
Steve Schwartz
AmazingVideoTours.com - Charlotte, NC
Charlottenulls Premier Real Estate Videographer and Photographer

Mama always said, "consider the source".  In this case - if the source can't be identified, don't consider them AT ALL!

Feb 24, 2009 01:22 AM
Jim Crawford
Long & Foster - Fredericksburg, VA
Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA

First of all they are not so anonymous.  If you are being harassed by a particular commentator AR may be able to assist.  I think on AR they can identify the commenter via the IP address.  They are really cowards.  There are times I turned off anonymous comments, but that is not fair to the public.

Feb 24, 2009 01:23 AM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Larry... first off, thanks for the polite mention. The only thing that you have over me is that you are older and possibly better looking.. that's it.. lol

In regards to this slammer.... I have no problem when they slam me in regards to my mortgage related blogs. I always answer back with facts in regards to numbers & figures, but they don't reply back then. It's usually from someone that is both a realtor and loan officer in one, so go figure. There is 1 member on here, that I know who they are, you likes to peak in from time to time as anonymous. But as Jim mentioned, if it's constant and outside of business, get AR involved. If they keep slamming you from the same computer and have actually made comments while logged in, as Jim mentioned, they will be able to see their IP address being the same.

Jeff Belonger

Feb 24, 2009 01:33 AM
Leander McClain
North East, MD
Cecil & Harford County Realtor

Larry,

Well said.  I say people have to learn to disagree without being disagreeable.  I had a great friend in college and we really disagreed on political views....but he was a great guy.  We talked argued opinions and then went out and had dinner and a drink.  I have never disliked him or slammed him because I thought his ideas were way out in left field..

Have a great day

Make This YOUR Best Year Ever

Leander

Feb 24, 2009 01:40 AM
Leander McClain
North East, MD
Cecil & Harford County Realtor

Larry,

Well said.  I say people have to learn to disagree without being disagreeable.  I had a great friend in college and we really disagreed on political views....but he was a great guy.  We talked argued opinions and then went out and had dinner and a drink.  I have never disliked him or slammed him because I thought his ideas were way out in left field..

Have a great day

Make This YOUR Best Year Ever

Leander

Feb 24, 2009 01:41 AM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Larry, This anonymous commenter has "issues" of his own that probably have nothing at all to do with you. 

As I have said before, you are one of my favorite bloggers!  Have a great day! 

Feb 24, 2009 02:13 AM
Dean Akey
Saint Charles, IL

Larry, you have a bad haircut.  Sincerely, your pal Dean Akey....

How's that for honesty.  I couldnt agree more. 

Feb 24, 2009 03:54 AM
Kim Sellers
Lake Arrowhead, CA Coldwell Banker - Lake Arrowhead, CA
Lake Arrowhead Realtor - BRE#01412099 - Lake Arrow

 Wise Guy Larry, they are a coward and jealous of your standing up for your perspective.  I have been victim to this myself and at the end of the day, I get to be "ME" which is WAY GREAT, and they have to be nasty them, I have the last laugh always... Smile Broth'a because you ROCK!!!!

Feb 24, 2009 05:09 AM
Stephen Kappre
KW Hometown - Mantua, NJ
Helping You Home

I am going to say "coward" or just a non AR subscriber. I must say, I don't comment on many blogs because I have to sign up - AR makes it easy here to read, comment, and not have to "sign up".  I think that part is cool.

Feb 24, 2009 07:16 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

LOL @ Dean. ;-)

Feb 24, 2009 07:57 AM
The Brewer Team - Benchmark Realty
Benchmark Realty - Franklin, TN

I'm not sure you noticed, but this is post number 500 for you. Congrates.

Feb 24, 2009 10:12 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

I agree, show your face. I have no problem with a person that has an opposite opinion of mine as long as they are willing to back up their with opinion. If they are just saying it because that is why or just because, then that is not a reason.

Learn the fact and argue your point and maybe just maybe you will have an intelligent enough argument to persuade me I'm wrong. Heck, I didn't always have this opinion, I had to be educated to feel this way.

So educate me and maybe I'll find out I'm wrong,

Todd Clark, Helping Families Home - www.IFoundYourNewHome.com

Feb 24, 2009 05:30 PM
Gwenn Tanvas
NEXA Mortgage LLC an Equal Housing Lender NMLS # 1660690 - Appleton, WI
The Mortgage Gal, 920.267.7891~ SMART - INNOVATIVE

Larry: Now tell me how you really feel - lol - Wow, what passion! The commenter should be hung from a widget and lashed with pixels. Seriously, there is obviously a reason behind the commenter's actions. Gee I wonder where else this show up in their life! I would imagine everywhere!

Feb 25, 2009 02:50 AM
Fran Gaspari
Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA
"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Larry,

I'm not big on anonymous commenters either...!!! Thanks,   Fran

Feb 25, 2009 02:50 AM
Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR
Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV
Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Larry, I too, am a Belonger fan and hate anonymous commenters, especially if I know who they really are - I think it is a form of spam.

Feb 25, 2009 08:16 AM
Karl Peidl
Moorestown, NJ
Accredited Loan Consultant

Larry - Did a bald guy just take a shot at your haircut?  I'm a fan of your blogs and find that most are educational.  Personally, I could care less about someone's political affiliation.  It's their character that really matters.

Hey Dean, at least Larry has hair!  :)

That's about as far as I'll go as far as slamming someone goes. 

Feb 25, 2009 08:27 AM
Gerry Suarez Jr.
New American Funding NMLS 6606 - Orlando, FL
FL Mortgage Guru

Dude...

We really need to take more time reading each others stuff. I had no idea you had a stalker! Just delete the friggin' comments and ignore the idiot. If they don't have the cojones to face up, they are better left forgotten.

Gerry Suarez, Jr.

Your FHA Loan Pro!

Feb 25, 2009 12:42 PM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production

Guys....Gals...thanks for the comments.  It just felt good to get it off my chest.  Too cool to have all your support.  Appreciate it.

Feb 25, 2009 01:37 PM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

Whenever I read the Letters to the Editor in the papers and magazines, I alreays read the signature first. If it's "Name Withheld" or "Anonymous" or anything other than a name, I skip over it. Not worth reading.

Feb 26, 2009 05:15 AM