I have read a lot of blogs out there recently that have talked about plagiarism, proper conduct, etc. It is quite common to get very excited about Active Rain for good reason. It is an incredible resource of information that boggles the mind. To be able to communicate with others from the same and related professions and share ideas FREE OF CHARGE just makes this site amazing. I know of no other site that does what Active Rain does and the friendships and referrals that can be established is second to none.
From the posts and comments I have read recently it is quite obvious that many membars are unaware of what is the right in terms of writing and proper conduct. Active Rain is like many of us that buy a new tech toy. We want to get started right away without reading instructions...especially us men...Ha Ha (I knew you women would love that!).
I encourage all new members and all seasoned members to read On-line Resources which is on the home page of Active Rain. It is awesome and has a lot of great tips to keep us all on the right path. It even has a "How to" in terms of adding photos, etc. There are other great resources on the front page as well such as "Getting Started". If we all read these tips in their entirety it can save us a lot of headache.
Happy writing my friends and "Keep up the great work!"
George,
Isn't it amazing that some members take it for granted that this is all free and might not be forever. I get so many different things out of it. Business,friendships,new ideas,great reading and free promotion..where can you get yourself on the top of google for free? I get calls all the time to pay for this but remember it does not include the social part. I think if some really knew how lucky they are they might think before speaking.
Cyndee - Thanks my friend and have an awesome day
Rondel - It is an awesome resourse....thank you
Randy - Very true my friend
Chris - Well you be the instructor for the excersize class? Please tell me men don't have to wear tights!
Frank - Than you very much for your support
Neal - Yes, many do take it for granted
Derrick - Very well said....thanks!
Christina - Very true with the number of new daily members...Have a great day
Geroge,
You hit the nail on the head! This is an awesome FREE forum for us to share information. I haven't seen anything better myself.
I'm one of those people who is "Instructions-challenged" - so, of course, I didn't read anything before I started using ActiveRain. Having this little reminder in your post may help people like me realize that they've missed something that might be helpful. In fact, that's how I've found some of the simplest features of this site - through posts I've read. Thank you!
Good advice for beginners. I must admit I was one of the Guilty ones that jumped in before reading all the guides and rules and as a result learned some lessons the hard way. Unfortunately, I tend to go head first into most things I do, instead of stepping in 1 foot at the time.
George, great blog, suggestions, and links. Well received by all I hope.
DJ Breckheimer
SW Mpls Specialist
www.djBreck.com
Cynthia - We are all guilty...have a great day
DJ - Thank you very much...I hope all is well
Candy - We all get excited and need to slow down!
George, I too am a man. That means I don't download Google maps, I put things together "right out of the box" and I didn't read "getting started" before I got started. OK. You make me feel guilty. I'll read it. I won't like it, but I'll read it.
Bill Roberts