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Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Rick Belben — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:07:40 -0000

It is amazing how much good will could be be wiped out instantly. People sometimes forget this very important little fact that what you say can be out there forever.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Mitch Argon, Reno Real Estate — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:43:34 -0000

Yes. Isn't it amazing how we all see people on AR blasting client encounters and otherwise sharing things that I'm sure they would not want their clients being privvy to....

I think they'd be better off screaming at the top of their lungs in a crowded public place.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Skinner — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:21:14 -0000

There was no reason to take your response defensibly. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

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Kristal Kraft — Wed, 23 May 2007 21:05:41 -0000

I find it rather amusing how the guilty attacks you for having "too much time" on your hands. Here you are being kind enough to give him some requested advice and he bites your head off.

Your message regarding "watch what you say on the internet is well taken." It does live forever.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

lisa bachek — Thu, 03 May 2007 15:10:01 -0000

thanks so much for the link , alot of great informative information.

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Farooq Mohamed — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 07:36:00 -0000

Jay
Thank you very much for the post this really makes us Careful about What we Say on the Internet!
The whole incident is like a "Moral Story" for all Agents in P2.If we can't comment good about others we should keep quiet instead of writing any thing that could hurt them,
Farooq Mohamed

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Jay - The Phoenix Real Estate — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:30:57 -0000

I always find it ironic when someone diminishes the intelligence of others using metaphors you'd hear in Junior High.

Who blogs for fun? Hundreds of thousands of people. I do it for fun, for my business and as a writing outlet. Others blog for a multitude of reasons. But really, what does it matter?

A vodoo (sic) curse? LOL. I'd have to say he disrespected me. Not real sure exactly how I disrespected him.

Whether I take blogging seriously or not isn't really the point. The point is, if you are going to attach your name to something and put it on the Internet for all to see, you should think about the ramifications. Whether he considers it serious or not, some day Nick Strippy is going to have a difficult conversation with a prospective client...

Now if you want to post anonymously, if you don't have the courage to back your opinion with some sort of identity, then I guess you have nothing to worry about.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Az real estate king — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:13:55 -0000

Honestly who blogs for fun? Do you people really have nothing better to do with your lives then talk trash about someone you have never met and have no idea of anything about them besides making fun of your friend Jay. Mayb this guy is a vodoo doctor and has put a curse on all that disrespect him, well u never know for sure do ya. People that take blogging serious are about as intellectual as the dingle berries that hang from my grundle hair.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Tony Arko — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:04:05 -0000

The internet, and more specifically Google, has created a level of transparency that can't be easily covered up. If at any point you cannot tell a prospective client or referral source to google your name than you have to question your actions in the blogosphere.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

TitleRep — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:40:13 -0000

This is classic...

I was just trying to explain the power of blogging to a client, and the fact that it is a great way to get your name out in the marketplace. This is the ultimate example of how it can backfire on you...

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

john harper — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:51:13 -0000

Yes indeed, a very good lesson. I will bookmark this page to pass along to all those attending the blogging classes Pat Kitano and I are teaching.

Just want to mention Nick Strippy to help the Google Juice.

I wonder if he even has his name set up on Google Alerts - I'm sure the rest of you do.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Kevin Boer — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 02:32:26 -0000

Something similar happened on my blog a week back, though the incident involved merely poor blog etiquette, and nothing remotely mean-spirited. A local stager has started blogging on my blog and is doing a great job. On a recent post, one of her competitors, most likely simply not understanding what's considered kosher and not, posted her contact details in a comment. A day later -- just one day!! -- a Google search for the competing stager's name put my blog above her own web site! Google, in its infinite, but in this case incorrect, wisdom, decided that my blog was a more authoritative source of content on her name than her own blog was.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Edde Anderson — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:01:11 -0000

I love it!!! Google is a great means of accountability for us all. I have always been a big fan of watching what one says regardless if it is on the internet or not, particularly because I have the tendency to be somewhat impetuous myself from time to time.

Thank You Mr. Nick Strippy for sacrificing yourself on the alter of “object lessons” and being that all-to-perfect example of what NOT to do…

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Nickie — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 16:08:09 -0000

Wow! Hard to understand why he was so defensive, your response was professional and well intended.

Great advice Jay and I love the idea of not leaving a "negative wake" from Greg.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Daniel Rothamel — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:40:22 -0000

Jay,

That is priceless. I guess this is the Internet's version of poetic justice, or "prose justice" as the case may be.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Greg Perry — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 12:03:22 -0000

Sorry to double comment.....
I did a search of Nick strippy, and now he has 3 links in the top 3. You'rs is number 1!

This article should be required reading for every new agent coming in to the business. We're using forums and blogs more and more. Everything we say leaves a trail behind us. I don't think we realize how powerful google is! This was a real eye opener.

Never leave a negative wake!

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Greg Perry — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 11:48:40 -0000

Yes, we're definately not invisable to the long arms of the google spider! My mother always told me to be on my best behavior at all times.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Marty Van Diest — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 02:44:38 -0000

Good to remember when it's late at night and we are in a bad mood. Better sleep on it first.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Norm Fisher — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 01:30:02 -0000

Wow! I think you gave him exactly the correct answer. Gotta wonder where that came from.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Jeff Brown — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:36:48 -0000

I'm going to try and rehabilitate Nick.

Nick,

Here's the deal. As far as undressing yourself as a total ignoramus, well, that horse is out of the barn. We're in damage control now. Why? Because not only are you a new agent who couldn't find his butt with two guides, both hands, and a GPS, you're an ill mannered oaf to boot.

So what you do now is come back to the forum, admit you were totally wrong, blame only yourself, say your response was absolutely indefensible, and apologize without qualification, while begging for forgiveness.

Everyone of us has acted the way you did at one time or another. You have the chance to show everyone how you've learned from this, and that indeed, it was not the way you behave normally. (God forbid) If you do this, and do it immediately, all will forgive and gladly accept you into the community. Over time, your childish response will be forgotten, and you will have gained the respect of almost everyone.

I'm begging you please - do it.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Doug Quance — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 20:07:23 -0000

I can't remember ever seeing an agent commit business suicide before... what a maroon! LOL

Funny how he is under the misperception that any exposure is good exposure... he's going to be in for a rude awakening.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Christoph Schweiger — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 18:31:47 -0000

Jay, my ears rang when I finished my post on my blog.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Laurie Manny — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:51:06 -0000

Hi Jay,

Well it looks like you and your friends on the P2 board have saved some consumers from an arrogant self-serving imbecile. Good job.

Re: Be Careful What You Say on the Internet!

Mike Cleaver — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:20:10 -0000

Hi Jay,
I think that your answer to his question was good advice from a veteran to a rookie. His response was unbelievable; discourteous, arrogant, ungrateful. I hope all of his potential customers read his attack and go elsewhere.
I am also a Point2'er.
I am a relative rookie, one year into the business, and I am hopefully building my business by creating good relationships with people; customers, clients and existing real estate professionals.
I have met a few agents who have no manners and are so arrogant that they make me want to turn away, I wonder how they do business with attitudes like that.
I like what you write and have learned a lot from your other blogs. Keep up the good work.
Mike.