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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Greg Cremia I believe ALL participation has dropped off due to the elimination of those points. I for one do not see it as a good thing. It has not slowed down the stupid and redundent questions by the Utah students.

Jan 31, 2020 06:41 AM
Rainmaker
676,021
Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

I don't know.

Jan 31, 2020 04:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,259,558
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I don't know  but it hasn't changed my outlook about AR

Jan 31, 2020 07:55 AM
Rainmaker
4,739,220
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Consequences intended and unintended are a part of life.  Definitely seen in many parts of ActiveRain.

Jan 31, 2020 05:06 AM
Rainmaker
2,849,062
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Life is like a chess game where every move counts....

Jan 31, 2020 06:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,101,219
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Ya noticed that too? LOL
The fix is in.

Jan 31, 2020 06:42 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

There are more points being awarded now than before the ban.

Bob, Bob "RealMan" Timm when one reads a question on AR every response should get an upvote. These responses of fabric should get a comment.

What I am experiencing is many  are seeing value in keeping the community bond by showing "I see you."

Jan 31, 2020 06:12 AM
Rainmaker
1,870,553
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No that's not true at all Greg. There are also comments like 'blog about your choic' everyday all day. I answered don't know when people asked about certain programs that I had never heard about.

Jan 31, 2020 05:31 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,372
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I dont know, but wait, yes i do. They were not help full. and although they are gone. Many others seem to be gone too. 

Jan 31, 2020 04:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,538,744
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I don't know...

 

I've been gone until yesterday and have been enjoying cherry picking questions.  I would say though that "I don't know" can be a very valid answer.  I do think though that there will be a greater chance for people who ask about products to feel ignored as "never heard of them" is a valid answer, but why would I bother answering it now?

Jan 31, 2020 08:01 AM
Rainer
509,499
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

I notice that.  I personally think the "I don't know" can also be useful as a statistic.  It tells me how many agents/lenders know the answer to a certain thing.  I'm also with Wayne Martin ,  anyone should be able to say so.

Jan 31, 2020 07:56 AM
Rainmaker
1,262,452
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

1 less incentive to look through all these questions. I wonder what the EFFECT will be if one loses 10 points to answer some of those questions.

Jan 31, 2020 07:38 AM
Ambassador
3,267,171
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

It has slowed quite a bit but not all gone.

Jan 31, 2020 06:57 AM
Rainmaker
827,885
Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

I don't know, was that any help with your question Greg? lol Yes I have noticed.

Jan 31, 2020 06:22 AM
Rainmaker
5,484,994
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I am on the fence on this one. if you truly don't know, you should be able to say so!

Jan 31, 2020 05:41 AM
Rainer
231,998
Eva B. Liland Century 21 Doug Anderson
Century 21 Doug Anderson - Lancaster, CA
Glad to be of Service 661-714-1643

The Q & A section filled with I don't know's has diminished to a halt. A good thing if you ask me. Not sure what I don't know's ended up doing but they either found another platform or found another way in the Rain to gather points. Do you know?

Jan 31, 2020 05:37 AM
Ambassador
3,661,533
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I don't care is my answer.  Never came to Q & A for stupid points. I come for fun and laughs and to learn a few things along the path.

Jan 31, 2020 11:35 AM
Rainmaker
5,584,639
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I've noticed life still goes on without the points.... and the questions have improved....

Jan 31, 2020 09:08 AM
Rainmaker
469,575
Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

Yes and I think it's better this way. If your comment means something to somebody, they can like it and some points are "earned".

 

In the minority, there are some questions posted that are somewhat "pointless" and should Not receive points for posting the question (I haven't bothered to look and see what gets points and what doesn't) and the two or three word answers to these apparant point hound questions should also not be awarded points. However, this type of "judgement" would require too much monitoring and arguing between the monitoring body and the public. For the most part - the majority - when someone post a question on AR,  it's a valid question. And the reason they posted the question to a board is to get some help and/or input on something. "I don't Know" is zero help in that situation. And I've seen someone post a question about how to do something with a certain software. A bunch of answers, like "I don't Know" or I don't use that software etc. All of those type of answers are of zero help to the poster of the question and zero help/interest to anyone following the thread if they happen to have the same question. And in my opinion, all those answers were pretty much 2 second point grabs.  Now if someone asks a question that indicates that an "I don't know" answer to be helpful answer - like a poll with a "How many of you know_______" then "I don't know" is a helpful answer to the poster of the question.  In my opinion, if someone is asking for help - like how to do something - if you don't know the answer at least put something that's some how helpful to the poster of the question or don't answer the question at all. I'm a fan of the new point changes.

Jan 31, 2020 08:10 AM
Rainmaker
8,153,130
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I have not noticed.

Jan 31, 2020 08:23 AM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Serving Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Seniors

The answers have dropped quite noticeably and the usual suspects that offered them are now exposed as MIA in the Q&A. There is one in particular I knew would leave and "what a surprise", she did.

Jan 31, 2020 08:08 AM
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2,708,363
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Good job by AR of getting rid of the riff-raff.  What about the "Groups"... did AR ever fix that?

Jan 31, 2020 08:01 AM
Rainmaker
6,006,034
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I know I have spent less time here, but have been busy.

Jan 31, 2020 07:18 AM
Ambassador
3,430,532
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Dare I say ...

I don't know. 

Jan 31, 2020 12:40 PM
Ambassador
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I dont know...

But plenty of silly questions remain, perhaps even more now.

Jan 31, 2020 11:53 AM
Rainmaker
5,774,100
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Greg

I have to admit that I do not notice this kind of stuff.  But then, I am by nature a contrarian...LOL A

Jan 31, 2020 11:11 AM
Ambassador
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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
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Not that I was ever a "I don't know" responder, my participation has dropped because I'm busy with other stuff.  My blogging has dropped dramatically too and there are plenty of points to be had there. 

Jan 31, 2020 08:37 AM
Rainer
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Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

I noticed; but could be time of year? Could be many reasons

Jan 31, 2020 04:22 PM
Rainmaker
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Thank you for posting, lol.

Jan 31, 2020 04:57 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

YES!

Although I've noticed I'm getting a lot more points form people liking my answers than I ever got before. 

 

Jan 31, 2020 01:07 PM
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