5,257,739
Wait, you didn't get the memo?
We are ALL about the points here in Q&A and we are striving to see who can win the coveted Negativity Award! It's our mission in life!
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Eve Alexander
Tampa, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Jon K. Judd
Dover, DE
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Teri Pacitto
Westlake Village, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
4,584,040
Really? And this is posted/asked anonymously? Too bad because the message could be quite positive.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Teri Pacitto
Westlake Village, CA
1,057,554
Sorry honey. I feel you. I come at this with a sense of humor and hopefully learn and teach. We can't mandate others' behavior. It's a sure recipe for stress.
The people who just comment for points have a different reason for being here than I do; just ignore them. The same for people who are playing a role just to earn business or mask insecurity. This is a large online group. You'll get all kinds.
The best way to eliminate the negative is by enveloping it in positives. If something is a problem be a bigger solution. Make your contributions exceptional. Believe me, many people around here share your view and just step over 'tiny'.
💖💖💖
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
5,773,228
That is such a general statement.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Teri Pacitto
Westlake Village, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
1,153,794
Anonymity has its virtues!
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Teri Pacitto
Westlake Village, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
2,222,275
Welcome to Active Rain!
It seems like you are doing the exact same thing you are accusing everyone here, why don't you post the same massage in an open forum instead of posting your concern ANONYMOUSLY. It will probably have a bigger impact.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
716,529
That's not a nice comment, it's filled with negativity. You should have abstained saying this. I supposed why you are anonymous. I hope it makes YOU feel better.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Teri Pacitto
Westlake Village, CA
921,504
Don't come bearing the name ANONYMOUS and your experience could be different. However, there is little forbearance for stupid.
You have scored high in both categories today.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Teri Pacitto
Westlake Village, CA
187,002
Negativity makes it more interesting. Would be too boring if all the posts and comments where positive.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,383,434
I view this Q&A section like a hockey game. You may get checked hard against the boards from time to time. Don't let it get to you.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Chris Ann Cleland
Gainesville, VA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
399,703
I agree with this to an extent. I've encountered 2 very consistently cruel, cold, mean-spirited, threatening, and condemnatory people on here. Their words and behavior reveal things about them (a miserable existence, sad to say). But other than that, it's been a very rewarding and fulfilling experience to mix, mingle and exchange ideas on AR. - Tim
P.S. - Contrary to popular belief, I am not the man behind the Blue Face. I've been up front about other things. So, no need to "hide" on my end.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
613,494
The truth is...
If you can't handle a difference of opinion and expect only love and kudos, you should not post anything...
Eve
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
759,885
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
92,082
"It's easy for people to hide behind their smart phone or keyboard" says mr/mrs "Anonymous" poster???
Sometimes the truth needs to be told and it isn't always going to necessarily be "nice".
Points? Why yes this is basically a point driven forum, however take the time to read all the posts and answers, filtering out what you personally don't like or agree with and you will still find a wealth of knowledge in the Q&A section given freely by people from all walks of life in an effort to help make each other better within our business.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
1,712,876
Yes, it does make me feel better and FYI I am not hiding.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,350,439
The community is all about whatever the members choose to make it.
We laugh. We joke. We learn. And, yes, there is some negativity. It's the people factor.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Eve Alexander
Tampa, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
4,906,660
I wish we knew.
When you're lost in the rain in Juarez when it's Easter time, too
And your gravity fails and negativity don't pull you through - Bob Dylan.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
1,847,721
Dear Blue Head, go away with your own bad attitude.
You are spreading the negativity that you abhor.
Re-read a few of your lines princess.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
519,324
I’m not saying anything.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,506,923
Debe Maxwell, CRS nailed this one!
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
913,978
I haven't noticed that. Best to worry about your own attitude, and not worry about what others say, think, or write.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,583,328
I haven't notice any negativity.... why are you anonomous? we like transparency....
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
1,325,924
You are right! I am not going to comment on this post!
Oh...wait...darn...
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,684,769
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
7,870,793
Sadly, this is a points driven section.
I would vote to upgrade or eliminate this section and focus on blog content.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Chris Ann Cleland
Gainesville, VA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
1,554,928
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
1,231,853
Let's just have fun!
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
-
PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
1,242,204
Focus on issues and resolve the difference.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,116,278
I don't share your feeling that there is all that much negativity in this forum. And what's wrong with commenting on someone else's opinion if it's not done in an ugly way. I like to see various opinons. And I never hide behind my keyboard or smart phone... you can see who I am right here. It seems the only person hiding behind those right now is yourself.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
808,679
Since you mentioned hiding behind our keyboard, where is your face you get to see mine. I do agree with you though, if you have nothing nice to say then keep it to yourself. However, I don't see a lot of negative comments or maybe it's my rose colored glasses.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,319,773
If you look for negativity, that's what you'll find.
I don't see it anywhere!
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
6,424,502
I dont agree with the negative comments either and wish that nicer comments were more common.
Keep in mind though...
Some are offended by people constantly accusing them of "scoring points".
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
544,014
I consider the Q&A section like a Realtor party. Fun jibber jabber with some good shop talk sprinkled in.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,459,143
I still believe in "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." I also think people do sometimes say negative or rude things, and one of the key requirements of being in this industry is tough skin. So if someone is rude, negative or unconstructive, remember that it reflects on them. And then smile and move onward.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,245,328
Hard to disagree with Michael Jacobs
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,416,038
EXACTLY what i think every day. If you do not like the question. skip to the next one. If you do not have anything good to say. Move on. I think that the world has become a place where nearly half the population bashes anything that they do not agree with. If they do not like something, they want it banned. I want civility, i want the nanny state done away with and bring back common courtesy when having a conversation or leaving a comment.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,800,132
Saying something negative does not score points. Unfortunately, many folks are being rude as it seems very prevalent in today's climate.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,434,177
I read only things that I want to read and ignore what I do not want to read.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,390,113
Physician, heal thyself.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,598,452
Great answers are here. Good luck.
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
3,986,308
Sometimes a not so kind comment is in order, BUT, there is more than there should be
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
4,181,282
2,071,025
1,045,440
I tend to agree if someone doesn't have something helpful to contribute it does seem to be silly to respond. Particularly if the response is rude.
5,879,125