"Thanks, Allison. I was amazed with how this played out. Quite a drama and proof that the Internet and social media does make things happen."
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Who knew an online community could help catch a thief?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jen Sep 26, 2012. 4 Replies 2 Favorites
I run a community built around the art fair business with around 7500 members. Artists network around information about the business, share their stories, show reviews, etc.Recently an artist posted…Continue
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Connie Mettler replied to Mayra's discussion 'It's time to brag about 2012'"8000+ members -- 1000's of page views, amazing content added daily to ArtFairInsiders.com daily that is helpful to the members...
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Allison Leahy favorited Connie Mettler's discussion Who knew an online community could help catch a thief?Connie Mettler replied to Connie Mettler's discussion 'Who knew an online community could help catch a thief?'"I was pretty astonished that this happened. The artists reporting the thief, one after another, yes, she got me in Minneapolis, she got me in Excelsior, she got me in Duluth, etc. The sleuthing online and reporting back to each other what they found…"
Janettee McCrary replied to Connie Mettler's discussion 'Who knew an online community could help catch a thief?'"That's awesome!"
Jordon McGee (Jords) favorited Connie Mettler's discussion Who knew an online community could help catch a thief?Jordon McGee (Jords) replied to Connie Mettler's discussion 'Who knew an online community could help catch a thief?'"Wow! This was truly a great read! Congrats on aiding the bust of a thief!"
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I run a community built around the art fair business with around 7500 members. Artists network around information about the business, share their stories, show reviews, etc.Recently an artist posted about a buyer at an art fair who bounced a large check, including the buyer's name. Shortly other artists chimed in about also getting burned by this same buyer. Words flew fast on the site about contacting police, filing charges, what they could do about it, etc.Last weekend in Duluth, MN, another…See More
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