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Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

No, i would rather see a deduction for those who copy and paste the same comment 10 times on 10 different blogs.

Apr 28, 2015 09:57 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I'm not sure what the point of this is (no pun intended). If dormant members choose not to use their account why should we care? We are not the AR point police.

Apr 28, 2015 08:27 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

No it shouldn't be a penalty. Life gets in the way and so does work. Blogging should be fun and we all know the benefits and it isn't about the points. They shouldn't be called out or feel like they are being punished in my opinion.

Apr 28, 2015 11:09 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do not worry about whether people blog or log in or do not. .  If they are busy or have personal problems we should our understanding. It does not affect my SEO or google presence so it does not bother me. 

Apr 28, 2015 10:47 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,439
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

No.  Not a concern or an issue that I see as an important one to address.

Apr 29, 2015 01:17 AM
Rainer
148,989
James Brockway
Brockway Realty, LLC - League City, TX

I don't think there should be a penalty since people tend to get busy in other areas of their life/job at times.

Apr 29, 2015 01:02 AM
Rainmaker
1,661,936
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

There are people who are deceased that are still members.  

Apr 28, 2015 11:11 PM
Rainmaker
38,609
Holleay Parcker - Spinnaker Realty - Serving Clients From Corolla to Hatteras
SPINNAKER REALTY LLC - Kitty Hawk, NC
With 14 Yrs Experience in Outer Banks Real Estate

To do so would only degrade the real value of AR...

The people who see the value of participating, are. Those that aren't appreciating AR, are not participating.

To each his own.

 

 

Apr 28, 2015 11:04 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Jim Joeriman I don't see how this would benefit the membership. I think most dormant members just fade away after a while.

Apr 28, 2015 10:19 PM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

It's more productive to encourage participation than penalize non-participation. Wait until the next "Bubble" bursts and see who's dormant? 

Apr 28, 2015 11:52 PM
Rainmaker
343,109
Brad Thomsen
Big Bear Realty - Edmonds, WA
Real Estate Services

Fascism stopped being popular years ago.

Probably for good reason. 

Apr 29, 2015 12:23 AM
Rainmaker
516,537
Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

Eeek!  I would hate that.  Sometimes I am more active than others.  I would hate to lose points if I wasn't active for a while.  

Apr 29, 2015 12:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,955,212
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Not necessarily.  If the system could generate a gentle "nudge" that the person has not logged in, for say 20  days, then that may help.  There are always extenuating circumstances.  

Apr 28, 2015 11:21 PM
Rainmaker
931,002
Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

I don't know that a penalty is in the spirit of the community.

Apr 28, 2015 11:02 PM
Rainmaker
938,637
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

There are thousands of accounts that appear to be abandoned.  I would say delete if unused for three years if they are not a Rainmaker actively paying.

Apr 28, 2015 10:47 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

It really doesn't make any difference to me one way or the other.

Apr 28, 2015 10:11 PM
Rainer
61,641
Renee Paray
Coldwell Banker Realty - Blue Bell, PA
REALTOR

I do not feel the points should be the focus of AR. However, if a person has an account who does not participate for a year, they should be moved to inactive status. 

Apr 28, 2015 09:47 PM
Rainmaker
316,098
Robert Smith
Preview Properties, PC - http://www.RealEstateMich.com - Brighton, MI
SRES, Search for Homes Brighton-Howell-SE Michigan

It makes participation here more about the points in my opinion. Should that be the focus?

Apr 28, 2015 09:16 PM
Ambassador
1,076,551
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

Nope, I think that would be a bad idea.  Participation should be encouraged.  Penalties should be saved for spam, copyright violations, and robo-commenting.

Apr 29, 2015 03:35 AM
Ambassador
2,161,148
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

I think that would be double jeopardy... they are already forfeiting 100 points for not logging in.

Apr 29, 2015 12:33 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes.... but there are members who read and comment but have never posted..... they should not be included....

Apr 28, 2015 11:17 PM
Rainmaker
4,883,260
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Have not given it any thought; but don't think that would be necessary.

Apr 28, 2015 10:00 PM
Ambassador
5,829,549
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

It's not something that concerns me so I don't consider it any kind of issue.  

Apr 29, 2015 03:04 AM
Rainmaker
809,829
Bob Force (REALTOR®)
Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill - Mount Airy, MD
The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate

I am not in favor of such action.  There are times that I just do not get back to it in a day.

Apr 29, 2015 01:56 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

That would be like FB or Twtr with people who have an account and tried once.

On Twitter I am never convinced it will work for me to get more real estate business.

Apr 29, 2015 01:27 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I don't think so.

Oct 30, 2018 05:14 AM
Rainmaker
630,251
Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

Lol.

May 05, 2018 10:06 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Nina nailed this one!

 

Oct 16, 2017 04:45 AM
Rainer
305,560
Tammy Adams ~ Realtor / Podcaster
Maricopa Real Estate Co - Maricopa, AZ
A Maricopa Agent who Works, Lives & Loves Maricopa

I will assume you are asking becuase there is some folks ahead of you that are no longer active?   LOL     I have that problem in my area as well.  It can be frustrating but at least they aren't a moving target.   ;-)

May 03, 2015 03:32 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

That won't happen especially since Market Leader is for sale. 

Apr 29, 2015 07:30 AM
Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

This is a paid site.  If people pay they can do as they please.  I don't think Trulia will be refunding money any time soon.

Apr 29, 2015 05:31 AM
Rainmaker
359,372
Debra B Albert, PA - Keyes Realty
Keyes Realty Treasure Coast, 34986 - Port St Lucie, FL
Ron and Debbie 772.708.3292

No, I do not think the action or penalty is in line with our culture at Active Rain.  

Apr 29, 2015 03:57 AM