So as much as I like "the Rain", where can I got to get into great, though provoking discussions with thinkers and philosophers on-line without going to my local bar?

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Dennis Swartz, MBA, GRI...experience counts! (Full Circle Property Management)

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Richie Alan Naggar

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Aug 06, 2016 10:56 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

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I have no idea... I don't go to local bars and I don't do provoking discussions on-line.

Aug 06, 2016 09:58 PM

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Lyn Sims

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I'm going to try not to be insulted but really this is Q&A.

Aug 06, 2016 09:57 PM

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@I'm with Roy Kelley and Lyn Sims - both work for me

Aug 06, 2016 11:38 PM

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Roy Kelley

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Write blogs that invite discussions.

Have an outstanding week.

Aug 06, 2016 09:50 PM

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

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Search Meetup.com and there, you will find many interesting groups

Aug 07, 2016 03:50 AM

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Raj Taj

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Avoid the Scientology hangouts as well.

Aug 06, 2016 10:13 PM

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Lyn Sims

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Lake Bluff, IL

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

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I am with Nina Hollander on this one.

Aug 07, 2016 05:26 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

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Richie Alan Naggar nailed this one!

Aug 07, 2016 05:16 AM

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

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Go to Starbucks, someone always love to discuss things there.

Aug 07, 2016 01:59 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

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Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

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Hi Dennis, Finding a place to get into those discussions is no problem. The problem is finding such a group where the participants also remain "respectful" of others opinions and thoughts. Let me know if you find such a place.

Aug 07, 2016 12:42 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

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Dennis,

I think that Roy Kelley gave an excellent answer. I have had wonderful discusssion with bogs I have read and blogs I have written. There are many very smart people on AR.

Franky we prefer this type of thinkers on a face to face basis....A

Aug 07, 2016 12:11 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Jessie Cochran

Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL

Panama City Realty Group

You can find a lot of discussion groups on the web by doing a search

Aug 06, 2016 11:57 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

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Dennis Swartz I think the blog roll is the place to get a good discussion going.

Aug 06, 2016 11:30 PM

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Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

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ditto to what Roy Kelley said.... and this is NOT the site to be sensitive... it's not personal...take it all with a grain of salt or sling it back...tough skin... keep asking questions....if some are stiff armed with you, use the right move and dodge that arm.... this CAN BE A CONTACT SPORT.... AND YOU'LL NEED TO SLING IT BACK.... never give in...

Aug 06, 2016 11:14 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

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There is always wisdom in Roy Kelley's thoughts!

Aug 06, 2016 10:49 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Roy Kelley has a good answer.

Aug 06, 2016 10:42 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I think Roy Kelley has the right answer

Aug 06, 2016 10:00 PM

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Roy Kelley

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

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Aug 07, 2016 03:24 PM

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

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heck I would go to the lounge near a real estate office around 4 PM.

Aug 07, 2016 02:21 PM

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Kathleen Luiten

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Try some book clubs, check for activities at your local library or community college.

Aug 07, 2016 11:24 AM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

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It depends on the topics and what you want. I am also in Meetup.com and there are many focused groups that have lots of interaction.

Aug 07, 2016 08:26 AM

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Gabe Sanders

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

Stuart Florida Real Estate

You might find Quora and interesting place.

Aug 07, 2016 06:26 AM

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Olga Simoncelli

Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT

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The "Economist" website.

Aug 07, 2016 06:08 AM

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Aug 07, 2016 04:35 AM

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Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

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Maybe we should have a group for that! I think that a lot of topics are a little bit taboo, including the most interesting one out there at the moment!

Aug 07, 2016 04:14 AM

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Bob Crane

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Good question Dennis, going beyond RE is not an option in this part of AR anymore, but you can have a discussion in your blog and blog comments like this.

As far as in a bar, most of those philosophers in the bar are just mouths fueled by alcohol, not as much real thought as should be put into a meaningful conversation. Perhaps a coffee shop or cafe would be a better option.

Aug 07, 2016 01:14 AM

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Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

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Check your local board meetings great place of minds

Aug 07, 2016 12:34 AM

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Sam Shueh

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RE office or blog site is the wrong place. We have one talktive agent. He is looking for a referral or networking opportunities. After 10 years in the business he bought a 300K condo and brags like a pro. I hope he moves on to a different place soon.

Aug 07, 2016 12:32 AM

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I have no idea... I don't go to local bars and I don't do provoking discussions on-line.
Write blogs that invite discussions.

Have an outstanding week.
Search Meetup.com and there, you will find many interesting groups
Go to Starbucks, someone always love to discuss things there.
Hi Dennis, Finding a place to get into those discussions is no problem. The problem is finding such a group where the participants also remain "respectful" of others opinions and thoughts. Let me know if you find such a place.
Dennis,

I think that Roy Kelley gave an excellent answer. I have had wonderful discusssion with bogs I have read and blogs I have written. There are many very smart people on AR.

Franky we prefer this type of thinkers on a face to face basis....A
You can find a lot of discussion groups on the web by doing a search
Dennis Swartz I think the blog roll is the place to get a good discussion going.
ditto to what Roy Kelley said.... and this is NOT the site to be sensitive... it's not personal...take it all with a grain of salt or sling it back...tough skin... keep asking questions....if some are stiff armed with you, use the right move and dodge that arm.... this CAN BE A CONTACT SPORT.... AND YOU'LL NEED TO SLING IT BACK.... never give in...
heck I would go to the lounge near a real estate office around 4 PM.
Try some book clubs, check for activities at your local library or community college.
It depends on the topics and what you want. I am also in Meetup.com and there are many focused groups that have lots of interaction.
Maybe we should have a group for that! I think that a lot of topics are a little bit taboo, including the most interesting one out there at the moment!
Good question Dennis, going beyond RE is not an option in this part of AR anymore, but you can have a discussion in your blog and blog comments like this.

As far as in a bar, most of those philosophers in the bar are just mouths fueled by alcohol, not as much real thought as should be put into a meaningful conversation. Perhaps a coffee shop or cafe would be a better option.
RE office or blog site is the wrong place. We have one talktive agent. He is looking for a referral or networking opportunities. After 10 years in the business he bought a 300K condo and brags like a pro. I hope he moves on to a different place soon.