Ask An Ambassador: Not All Comments Are Created Equal

I totally agree about the value of comments. A drive-by comment that has nothing to do with the post? No value. A comment that shows the commenter actually read the material? Much better!

Hello Bill... "Quantity without quality won't get the job done." Couldn't have said it better myself. When someone leaves a drive-by comments you just know it. By the same token, while I don't necessarily believe in one on one reciprocity, at some point if I'm consistently commenting on someone's posts and they never reciprocate, they are telling me they are not interested in any kind of relationship.

Bill- I couldn't agree more. The engagement here has decreased and that's a pity. Leaving a comment just for the points or to show that you left a comment is so transparent and yes, it does not add to the value of what we have. 

Show the blogger that you actually read what they had to say. Be aware if the blogger is indeed an agent, not a stager or lender so that you don't tell them to go sell a home. 

I agree with this post in so many ways.  Newbies would gain a lot by getting out there to comment and in turn get reciprocation. It is easy to see if a commenter actually read the post just by the nature of their comment, or I learn so much here on ActiveRain

Liz and Bill Spear  I only forgive you because I know if I call you for help, you😎 will always be there for me. I do think engaging with each other is good to create relationships  as well as others  that I have become close with by commented on their posts throughout the years  

I have gone as far as to delete the drive by.  How I wish there was a block feature. I used to be all about the reciprocating comment for comment, but real estate was REAL slow then.  Today I do good to read a couple of posts and scan through the questions once in a while.  But still, I don't EVER leave drive bys. 

Bingo. I cringe when I see a comment that has no connection to the post. It's a drive by for points. It really does more harm than good to the commenters reputation or likelihood of building a relationship.  

I remember when Will Hamm taught me to comment to get points and build relationships. I used to comment 40 times a day

Good afternoon Bill,

I so appreciate your thoughtful posts each Tuesday. It is disappointing when I see the serial drive by comments from the same people completed on many posts in less than 10 minutes. Why bother??? I too have needed to revise my time commitment on AR. There are so many hours in a day and I've had to re-prioritize my time.

Fantastic post that most of us can relate to Bliz. I saw today, where a member had some fun with a serial copy/paster, thanking him for the points to help get him to 2MIL points soon!

Reciprocation goes a long way toward relationships. I never promised to comment on someone's page if they commented on mine. I do my best most days though. 

Great post Bill!  I love reading and commenting on others' posts, but I don't always have the reciprocity down pat.  I try!  I so understand!  Between writing my own course, public speaking, selling real estate, and advocacy work with the City of Scottsdale - my time is limited as well.  I just don't have your engineering brain though which is a downfall!

Keep on writing, and I will keep on reading. I appreciate that you make the time to contribute so much good writing to AR, especially with your busy schedule!

Good morning.  I too am a bit turned off when a comment has nothing to do what so ever with my post.  Copy and paste...I believe Endre Barath, Jr. recently had a post mentioning the same frustrations.  I suspect 'more honeybees' could lead to a couple posts all on its own.  Enjoy the hump day ahead.  Mark

Getting to know those in the AR community is really great. Simply because you become a part of that community.  We get to learn from each other and we get to share ideas.  Receiving referrals is an added benefit as well.  How nice to be able to confidently refer business to someone you know from this community!

Hello Bill (and Liz too) - another thoughtful and thought-provoking post.  And by the way, congratulations on the new listing, recent sale. . . 

If an AR member doesn't comment on this post, OMG! Hope you're doing well, Bill and Liz. 

My comments depend on the content being shared and by whom it is being shared, there are some within the Rain that I enjoy a good daily banter.

Hi Bill  as you know, I'm all about building relationships in the rain and wherever I am.  I do banter back and forth quite a bit because it's fun to get to know others better and carry on a conversation.  Much like it is with you whether that's on a post or on the phone or by text!  And.....you are one very busy guy!  I feel the same way lately - time flies by so fast.

Bill:

This is a great read for those who are new, but also perhaps a reminder to others about the value of commenting in a manner that adds value to the conversation, and the post, and engages others.

Comments have been a valuable part of AR from the very beginning...what better way to get to know each other online? Or to decide otherwise.

Jeff

I suppose that what makes it great! Each comment is it’s own  little snowflake. Respect to all comments really— as long as we don’t harm anybody t