I read a recent blog from a long-time AR member who says he is no longer allowing re-blogs of his posts and that the is not re-blogging.
I think this is very sad....and here's why...
Often, posts I re-blog are only posted in an AR channel * nothing to AR groups * this is unfortunate if the information is meaningful and relevant to our business.
Posts are often posted to only 5 groups * there are 6,000+ groups out there * the information is not getting to many AR members who might find the post AND comments as useful.
Lastly, much of the information on the ins/outs of AR are very valuable to our experience and use of the site. Re-bloging this information is really a duty in many respects so that everyones' experience can be enhanced and made more valuable.
As for me....re-blog my posts!!! I'll consider it a compliment!!!
Re-Blogging: Allow others to re-blog this post
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM * GIBSON MANAGEMENT GROUP, Ltd.
Central Virginia
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Waynette * I deleted your duplicate posts from the "proxy burp"....thank you. I view AR as a sharing experience and sharing information with others is a duty of members to make the experience as valuable as it can be for all.
Sorry, I missed your earlier post.
True about re blogging with something relating to your profession or note worthy.
I read earlier about a woman who bloged about her anniversaryand it was re-bloged lol
I re-blog at times when the content is, in my opinion, important and worthy of additional exposure.
Wallace,
I am so glad you said that, as I was about to re-blog your tips for getting your home ready to lease:-)
Sometimes folks have said something well that you just hadn't gotten to writing about or didn't know about, either way, it's a win!
To each his own.
All the best, Michelle
Don * many re-bloggers disable comments when they re-blog and most don't post to their outside blog so keeping that information to within the confines of groups that might benefit is key.
Michelle * no problem!!!
Wallace - I think re-blogging is a terrific idea. I love when people reblog my posts, I think it's a great compliment and it makes me feel as if I have contributed something. And, I do reblog other's posts if I think they should have wider visibility. Thanks for the great post.
Mike * no problem.....I too think that the sharing aspect of AR is not acknowledged enough * it's not all about us * it's about US!!!
I agree. Reblogging gives more people a chance to read the post.
Wallace, I completely agree, I often re-blog because the information is good, solid info that will assist others, it shouldn't matter that someone other than myself created the post.
I agree Wallace, re-blog for the value of the content and it is a nice compliment when you're re-blogged.
Thank you and I totally agree. That's how information gets out - otherwise we could post to ALL of the GROUPS at one time.
Wallace- Yet another great post, to re-blog is to spread ideas. Re-blogged!
Wallace: I am coming around to agree that re-blogging can be a good thing. I have not done so very much in the past... but it appears I need to re-think this.
By the way... how cool is this ? I have seen several Active Rainers re-blog this blog post about re-blogging. Sounds like they got the point, too.
Thank you Karen Anne * It helps to get the word OUT and if someone does not want to do it...they they should not - JUST don't put down others who do and do it well
Wallace this is great information. I am just learning about "re-blogging" as I have been away from Active Rain for awhile.
Thanks for posting this....
Wallace,
Just this week, there were 3 posts that I wanted to reblog, but the author had not enabled it. :)
Steve
Steve * I they are REALLY good, I'll ask them directly * sometime they don't know how to allow it....and then I'll go back and re-blog it.
Thank you for your re-blogs of my posts!!!
Congratulations this post is now featured in the Silent Majority Group of Active Rain.
I agree I like to re-blog good posts... thanks for posting I will reblog
Hello Wallace and this is a wonderful post and I would like to say here is another feature at one of my favorite groups ......
ACTIVERAIN GOSSIP
VB ;o)
Thank you Roberto! I thought of you when I posted the photos of the NASCAR haulers pulling into LV AT NIGHT past the WYNN Hotel....
Your very welcome my friend!
VB ;o)
I think that reblogging is good...It can keep it fresh... instead of being lost.
I think that reblogging is good...It can keep it fresh... instead of being lost.