You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Unlike the vast majority of "community" sites that rely on dry automatic algorithms, Localism employs a team of crack editors who approve the best content. Having your posts and photos consistently approved will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
"Legacy" content is also considered when ranking top neighbors. We don't want to leave the early adopters of Localism in the cold, and we're working hard to process that backlog.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
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And what to my wondering eyes should appear? A turkey in all it's strutting glory! Getting in shape to run from the Thanksgiving hunters I am sure!
This was the funniest Turkey I had ever seen. You see we were coming down Polk County Route 750 from the Hiwassee River Ranch when my friend spotted a tractor for sale that she wanted to investigate. I not being particularly interested in tractors, began to stroll the mini farm while she talked with the owner. What I found ws an assortment of all type of barnyard animals, but, in particular, this TURKEY!!! He mesmerized me and seemed to want to strut his stuff for me. One never knows what they will find on the back roads in Tennessee. I thought that you might be amazed that scenes like this still existed and the Turkey is worth seeing. Come and see us and buy some of the land for sale at the Hiwassee River Ranch and you can visit with Mr. Turkey anytime!!!!!
TURKEY IN THE MIRROR
TURKEY FAN
A TURKEY STRUTS HIS STUFF
A TURKEY FEED STORE
TURKEY FRIENDS
...AND YOU CAN SAY THAT YOU SAW IT FIRST ON ACTIVE RAIN!
AND OH YES, OUR BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT PROPERTY FOR SALE AT HIWASSEE RIVER RANCH, BENTON, TN. DOWN THE STREET FROM MR. TURKEY!



