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Benefits of being someone's colleague on BP

Account Closed
San Jose, CA · Member since 2015 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes

I normally love getting a colleague request, with a message from the person who wants to add me as a colleague.  I find it really fun and flattering and I enjoy the back and forth messaging.

But, occasionally I'll get a colleague request with no message at all.  So, I'm wondering what the benefit to that person would be as my colleague?  They don't want a discussion, so what do they want?  

Does being a colleague allow someone to know something about me or follow my posts or something?  I'm not a facebook person, so I'd guess it's similar, but I just don't understand why someone would ask to be a colleague, but not also touch base with a message.

Can anyone explain this to a non-facebook type person?  

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Mindy JensenPro Member
BiggerPockets Money Podcast Host · Longmont, CO · Member since 2014 · 7k+ posts · 10k+ votes
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You cannot send private messages to people you are not colleagues with, and you cannot @mention them in the forums unless they have already posted in the thread.

I'm not sure why someone would take the time to send a colleague request without a note...

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  • Carolina E.
    Investor · NW Indiana · Member since 2012 · 833 posts · 197 votes
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    @Account Closed Hi, I am not sure what the benefit is.  Maybe they just want to fill their colleagues so it looks good for them? I believe the to be able to follow you they would have to choose to follow you and you would see who is following you.  I usually accept colleagues with no messages if they are in my area, but I always like a message with a request as well. 

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  • Mindy JensenPro Member
    BiggerPockets Money Podcast Host · Longmont, CO · Member since 2014 · 7k+ posts · 10k+ votes
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    You cannot send private messages to people you are not colleagues with, and you cannot @mention them in the forums unless they have already posted in the thread.

    I'm not sure why someone would take the time to send a colleague request without a note...

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  • Bryan Blankenship
    Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2014 · 538 posts · 432 votes
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    When connected to someone you do get more contact information displayed in their profile, such as phone and email address.   Possibly they want to reach out to you outside of Bigger Pockets. 

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  • Account Closed
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    San Jose, CA · Member since 2015 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Interesting.  Well, I have decided I have criteria for colleague requests, like I did for tenants.  If they can't take the time to send me a message letting me know why they want to be my colleague, then I don't accept the request.  If you want someone's contact info, you should at least have to make an effort to schmooze them :-)

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  • Steve Vaughan
    Rental Property Investor · East Wenatchee, WA · Member since 2014 · 10k+ posts · 16k+ votes
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    Completely agree, Sue. I haven't accepted a request with no message yet.  End up declining at least 4:1.  Like you said- what was the point?

    I have also always sent a message. Actually I think I've tried to mention you before, thinking we were colleagues.  Request is on the way!

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