Do you read comments when you read posts?

@TheHorse (206891)
Walnut Creek, California
April 27, 2017 10:01am CST
I have a dentist appointment in 1/2 hour. A couple of fillings, so I'll be numb for much of the late morning. That gave me just enough time to "troll" around MyLot and visit some posts, as well as comments on my own posts. It occurred to me as I was nosing about that I enjoy responding to comments on others posts almost as much as the post itself. I'm probably a bit prejudiced toward the comments of people I know. When you read others' posts, do you read and respond the comments as well? Now that I think about it, it's an "efficient" way to interact, since you don't have to do a bunch of clicks to find something interesting to respond to.
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marguicha
@marguicha (216009)
• Chile
27 Apr 17
I often read the comments, specially when the post is good.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr 17
Sometimes the comments re better than the posts!
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Erly Maglangit
@cacay1 (83220)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
28 Apr 17
@marguicha, I read whatever I want and like and comment in series.
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Erly Maglangit
@cacay1 (83220)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
28 Apr 17
@TheHorse hahahaha
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Anna
@LadyDuck (459629)
• Switzerland
27 Apr 17
Yes, I usually scroll down to read the comments and sometimes I comment under a comment. It's another form of interaction, but very interesting.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 17
I think our conversation about St. Francis was on someone else's post. That may be what inspired this post (discussion).
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Anna
@LadyDuck (459629)
• Switzerland
27 Apr 17
@TheHorse Yes, our conversation about St. Francis was on someone else's post. It happens many times that I discuss with users on other users posts.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (459629)
• Switzerland
27 Apr 17
@HAPPSINGH I do most of the time, at least I have a look.
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Silvermist
@silvermist (19702)
• India
27 Apr 17
@TheHorse I do some times.Not always. Hope your appointment with the dentist goes well.Hope you won't be numb through out the day.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 17
Off I go! I should be back in a couple of hours, spilling coffee down my shirt as I try to drink.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (80017)
• United States
27 Apr 17
When I read an interesting post I make my comment and then go and read what others have posted. Many times I make a comment on a comment and enjoy a conversation that way
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 17
That's what I try to do as well. I should do another experiment where I post nothing but JUST get involved in conversations on others' posts.
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fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
27 Apr 17
Sometimes I do, a good long conversation is a plus, but it has to be horribly interesting.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (45579)
• India
29 Apr 17
@TheHorse Yes it's like a "Maze" of comments.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 17
Sometimes I get lost in threads when people are just bantering. But if they're having a good time, it's OK with me!
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Erly Maglangit
@cacay1 (83220)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
28 Apr 17
That is so nice to add our income here.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Apr 17
Depends. Sometimes. The biggest consideration is time allotment. You could and can spend hours reading here.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 17
That's true. And even with my various "search" strategies, I'm sure there are many good posts and comments that I've totally missed.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (45609)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Apr 17
Yes, usually, I'll read others responses to a post, and sometimes respond to those. Not always, of course. I mean, when the other responses are something like, "sorry for your loss" or "I know what you mean" what's to add?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 May 17
Heh. "That is so nice of you to be sorry for her loss! Your (sic) nice. I'm nice too!"
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Always smiling
@allknowing (130216)
• India
27 Apr 17
That will take eons reading comments of others that is. But it is good if one has the patience.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr 17
I try, but I don't think I have the patience.
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cmoneyspinner
@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
27 Apr 17
I tend to read comments but not if it's something I've already decided on and my remarks won't change regardless of OPC (other people's comments). If it's a topic that I'm not flexible on I just say what I think I should say and then move on. Hey! If it's not up for debate with me, then I'm not going to debate it. Sometimes I just don't read the comments because I don't have the time.
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cmoneyspinner
@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
27 Apr 17
@TheHorse - Very true. But my husband calls me stubborn and bull-headed. So I have to behave that way.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 17
I read the comments largely because amusing conversations sometimes emerge there. I also learn stuff when I ask questions.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr 17
@cmoneyspinner Carry on. Perhaps I'll post something controversial, just so you can refute me. Tell me more about your beliefs. I can disagree with any of them.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
27 Apr 17
sometimes I do and interact with them.You have been numbed for quite awhile(kidding)
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 17
Heh. You may be right. As for my mouth, it's getting its feeling back. I just took a sip of coffee without drooling down my shirt.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307644)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Apr 17
Occasionally I do, not always.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
29 Apr 17
@just4him Hmmm... It usually depends on what other people have said whether I go ahead and bug the crap out of someone else on a discussion or not. I happen to LIKE bugging you, Valerie!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr 17
What's the deciding factor?
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307644)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Apr 17
@TheHorse The discussion on the post, and sometimes it's a question I have as well and I want to know what the answer is.
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TT
@atoz1to10 (6781)
• Australia
27 Apr 17
Yes, I try to read posts, reply to comments and if I like or can say something about others comments for other posts, I will do it too. Hope you can still have a big smile after seeing the dentist..
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr 17
Oh yes! Three quarters of the teeth he worked on don't need root canal! I'm overjoyed.
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Kelli M
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
28 Apr 17
@TheHorse That means 1/4 of them do... My condolences.
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TT
@atoz1to10 (6781)
• Australia
28 Apr 17
@TheHorse That's a good news for you...at least you have saved alot of money too.
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The Invisible Man
@TheInvisibleMan (17603)
•
27 Apr 17
Yeah, I always do that.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 17
That's where some of the most interesting conversations are!
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The Invisible Man
@TheInvisibleMan (17603)
•
27 Apr 17
@TheHorse Yeah, I agree with that.
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shravya
@Slayqueen (918)
• India
27 Apr 17
I never commented on other people's comments because I thought they might find it rude.. lol..
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr 17
Rude? You're engaging them and making them tens of pennies!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr 17
@Slayqueen Try not to have doubts. Just get out there and INTERACT!
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shravya
@Slayqueen (918)
• India
28 Apr 17
@TheHorse haha.. I am kind of new here so I didn't really knew the rules.. but thanx..now my doubts are clear..
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
27 Apr 17
It depends on the discussion . If a discussion is interesting I read all comments and respond on them otherwise I just read them.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 May 17
You're ahead of me. I don't usually real ALL comments on someone else's post.
pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
27 Apr 17
Tangential discussions can be most diverting... cross-purposes often prevail. Hope you don't drool too heavily on your tablet or laptop, numbness makes lip control nigh on impossible.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
29 Apr 17
@pgntwo Yup! You can't always tell when it burns until it hits your throat! That can be WAAAAAY too late!
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pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
27 Apr 17
@TheHorse Hot drinks also are contraindicated when recovering from dental anaesthesia...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 17
I just took my first sip of coffee here and did not drool on my keyboard. Well, not because of the numbness anyway.
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PaintsOnSlate
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
27 Apr 17
Usually I am here just to catch up. When I have the time I love reading and commenting on others comments too...Thanks for Stopping on an old one of mine today and leaving a comment.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Apr 17
I like it when I find older posts that I missed. I'm sure there are many.
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PaintsOnSlate
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
29 Apr 17
@TheHorse I find them too when I want to return a favor and have to look back in history to find one I haven't already left a comment on too. I do enjoy seeing the ones I missed.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326351)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Apr 17
I probably should do more of this although there are some who comment on absolutely every comment and I don't really like to see that.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr 17
I try to comment on as many comments (on my own posts) as I can. It can get a conversation going, and it's also a way of saying thanks for visiting. Bit I don't do that on others' posts.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326351)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Apr 17
@TheHorse I always comment on every response on my post but with a second or third comment it depends on what's said. But lately if my post has 20 responses the same person puts their own short comment on all 20. Is this trolling? I've just been ignoring it.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326351)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Apr 17
@Gillygirl This is what is happening at the moment. They are commenting on every comment in a post. I'm ignoring it for the moment. I guess I could block them but I'm reluctant to do that.
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Gabby Bugwadia
@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
27 Apr 17
Indeed yes, I do @TheHorse It makes the post all the more interesting.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 May 17
I agree. And I don't mind if it's a serious post with disagreements. Arguing is fun, as long as it's good-spirited.
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Gabby Bugwadia
@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
4 May 17
@TheHorse You are absolutely right. However, meanness is intolerable. I wonder if you were good in debating in your early years!!!
Chris Bergstrom
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
28 Apr 17
I generally skim through the comments and like and comment on occasion but i dont do it on every post.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206891)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr 17
I do that on occasion. But sometimes the funniest conversations start with someone else's comment.
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