Rabid Redfin Bites Barbie… and Self


Here’s a lesson on blogging for business– not.  Glenn Kelman has apologized for the post.

15 Responses to “Rabid Redfin Bites Barbie… and Self”


  1. 1 Mesquite Real Estate Apr 22nd, 2008 at 2:49 pm

    It is always telling when someone starts by saying im not going to bash anyone then proceeds to do exactly that. It is nice to see she apologized…

  2. 2 Chris Shouse Apr 22nd, 2008 at 8:18 pm

    This whole thing was unbelievable. Professionals should act like professionals.

  3. 3 jamie Geiger Apr 23rd, 2008 at 1:16 am

    Don’t bash people, regardless of their profession, when they are doing a great thing for their community. Food drives are needed year round- not just during the holiday season.

  4. 4 Joseph Ferrara Apr 23rd, 2008 at 10:00 am

    This is not the way to market a business online. Still, Redfin may get noticed because of the controversy. They say there’s no such thing as bad publicity.

    They also made the mistake of not having company people review the work of independent contractors hired to write content, prior to publication on the blog. That part I do not understand.

  5. 5 Glenn Apr 23rd, 2008 at 10:35 am

    It is truly ashame that someone doing such a helpful project gets raked across the coals for it. Don’t know either party, but have to give Kris and Steve a big pat on their backs for a job well done.

  6. 6 ines Apr 23rd, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    I’ll try again - you are funny Joe! very funny!

  7. 7 Joseph Ferrara Apr 23rd, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    Hi Ines

    Laughter is good for you :)

  8. 8 ines Apr 23rd, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    I discovered that changing my e-mail address let me post here (it’s been a long time) - I guess I’m so bad your spam control doesn’t like me.

  9. 9 Joseph Ferrara Apr 23rd, 2008 at 10:54 pm

    Nice to have you back, Ines :)

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