The XBroker: I Blog, Therefore I Am?

Like what you had to say here Jeff. Sometimes we're better at it than others. Also like where the spark for this came from. BB is a pleasure always.

cheers 

"If you’re re-reporting whats in the newspaper et al, spare me the noise." Amen brother. I especially enjoy post after post of cut and paste market data from MLS.

I think it's sad but true! Here in AR the point system has a lot to do with it.

Good post!

Jeff,

Excellent points.  It takes balls to throw yourself out there and post like no one else does, not to mention face the "hate mail" that comes from doing it.  It's fun to piss off those lacking knowledge and experience by showing reality and driving the points home.

I am still developing my "blogging personality", but my blogs are becoming more of a "no wimps allowed" type most of the time and I am having more fun with them.

One addition:  blogging is an extension of your personality, so to the masses, stop proving you lack personality!!!

For me, blogging like no one is reading might be business suicide...  But, I still get a little opinionated here.  The "just give me the points" posts here are a bit tiring...

Hey X-Broker, I got me some link love. Thanks. Well I'm glad I inspired someone to do something for a change. I agree completely with all of your points. I may not be the sharpest pencil in the stack but I do write what I want when I want and I certainly don't do political correctness. How are "my boys" doing?

Hi Jeff,

Sure glad that Monica put this post into the week in review.  It is a well-deserved worth noticing post!  Thanks for keeping it real for us.  It's a tough line to walk but we should all aspire to walk it this way.

Hi Jeff - I agree with most of your points. I understand why this would be a BB inspired post :)

Jeff, I too am glad Monika linked us this way. What you said makes so much sense. Bookmarking this one!

Absolutely True.  If art imitates life, I wonder who truly shows up on the blogosphere?  It's a scary thought...Appreciate the post.

hi There

Ok, was not going to reply but you did get me to thinking, so here it is I disagree with you. A blogger can get different replies from someone even if the reader has seen the same article before, The graphics can make the reader have a diiferent emotion on that same subject..different people responding can make that post come alive in a whole new way, I for one like most of them, why..because I'm a reader not a writer. Yours are usually deep, and on the dark side to me. but I keep coming back. 

Thanks for posting, you never know where your next reader will come from. :-)

X...Y...Here...

Can I still put up the crap that I write after reading this?

Please tell me that I am an exception to these rules :)

TLW...ROAR!

The "X" man does it again!!  I especially liked the one about "Blog like no one is going to read you."

I took a deep breath after reading this and I thank you.  It's funny how we need to be slapped around once in a while.

Oh...

I forgot to ask...

I shall be "What" ?? :)

P.S. They gave me 50 points for this crap :)

TLW...ROAR!

Jeff - You forgot the most important one....

"Blog just to PISS people off!".....

I agree with most of what you've stated. I think there are times when we 'need' to publish certain articles that are necessary to accomplishing our blogging goals. Formatting and personality flavor can make them a little less 'stuffy' or sedate. Blog with conviction....absolutely. When moved and inspired...ideally, yes. Not always practical. Not every post needs to be a masterpiece, but definitely genuine, not forced, faked, or contrived. Provoke a response. Stimulate thought. Challenge the acceptable norm.

I am evolving as a blogger, enjoying writing, and I'm looking for ways to be transparent to potential buyers while having fun with my fellow Rainers...Oh, it's just too difficult to know if what I'm sharing is worthwhile or mundane.  Ironically, the one blog I was the most passionate about had very little traffic...I wish there was a magic ball that would tell me what people want to know! Until then, I'll continue to play the hit or miss gamble!  (Thank you, Monika, for sharing this link).

I've been taking chances this week and so far my posts have been well received, though challenging NARs real estate market cheerleading probably wasn't a wise career move.  Everyone loves a cheerleader, or so it seems.

Jeff-

Thnx for the nod on my X-inspired rant.  Your blessings on my blatant (and obvious, and quoted, and linked) cut and copy of your verbiage will help me sleep nights.  :)

I have made you an associate in AR, but more importantly, I am so moved by your blog that I will add a link to your main blog (thexbroker) to my "These are a few of my favorite things" on my main blog outside of AR.

You,my friend, are a KING among blogger simpletons.

-Mimi

Hey Collin County and Plano Texas we are coming to town.  GE Security the Supra people have hired me for 2 full days of classes being offered at the CCAR offices on Coit Road in Plano.  If you have a Smartphone or been thinking about buying or replacing one you need to attend.  I have built a special web page on my site covering which classes I will be offering www.dickbetts.com/collincounty.html   I also have provided a link to sign up.  These classes are free to the members of CCAR and I look forward to seeing you there!   Dick Betts National Speaker

Jeff,

I wish you could have handed this blog out personally to all of us at AR for Xmas.

Please come back!

Thanks,

Steve

Jeff:

This post is great! It may be in the wrong blog however. My opinion is that in AR we are bloging to the market place not to novel readers or short story lovers. I would not go to AR to get my deep thinking fix. I have a blog I write too when i need to express myself. Perhaps you do too.

I must say, you do make us all think. While I believe this is not the place, I do believe we could all do a better job at making things a bit more interesting and being more original. Thanks for this post.