When do you comment?

Sometimes I think it is simply misunderstanding the post as well. We have a lot of people from different places that use words in different ways. (Even here in the US ... simple example: Pop, Soda, Soda Pop, Coke..... ) And other times it is because some just assumes they know what it's about by a title or the first few lines. Some people put a question at the end of their posts that isn't really about it in a direct way. I may answer one or the other or both depending on the topic. I'm not sure which the writers prefer but I try to do both.

@TLChimes I had forgot to like posts until now, but now I do hit the like button for discussions as well as comments and responses. I have been asked questions in comments, and I try to answer them as best I can, and if I don't know the answer, I will tell tham that I don't know.

I guess there's no right or wrong way of doing it. It really depends on the individual, For me personally, I may have a firm opinion on something, and not necessarily need to see what someone else has said in order for me to respond.

@TLChimes I guess that seems to be the popular pattern we all follow

It seems that a lot of us do that. I'm happy to know that I'm not alone.

I'll say we are!

Aren't we a wise set of people?

It happens but I would rather that than a not genuine answer. Besides, unless it is a very short answer, each are going to be unique to the person. We all "speak" a little differently even when we type.

I find it the best way to do it so we stay true to our thoughts on the post and not be influenced by others, at least not until later. There have been a few times where I may change my point of view a little based on someone's response. That's when I discuss it with them in their comment.

Or I may run out of fresh ideas. I love comments but not before I add my own.

...or your answer may be influenced by someone else's answer. This could lead to a different answer to the one you may have given in the first instance, had you not looked at the responses first. Not that there's anything wrong with that approach.

@Lushlala I agree with you. I don't want my answer to be influenced by others comments either.

@TLChimes Totally agree. The great thinng about the comment sections is that what you get is pure, rough honesty in all its glory. Maybe not the most intelligent stuff but it is honest. I do enjoy it.

I love comment sections. Not just here but on news stories and other things like that. I think you can laugh, learn, or get feelings (good and bad) from a good comment section

Sounds like a good plan. I hate when I run out of interesting discussions.

I agree. People try to make it fun and interesting from the title but it doesn't always match what their point is.

For my discussions, you can just answer as you want to because even if you answer like someone else, I think that people have their own "voice" when we type. Your answer will still be different even if it contains the same information. .... unless it is a very short answer, they tend to sound the same.

Sounds like a good way to do it. I appreciate the fact that you make sure you are clear on things before you answer... it shows that you care about what you are saying.

Sometimes I don't have anything to add o the original discussion but will add to people's comments on it.

Not only does it help us all earn, It helps us all make friends and have fun. Welcome to The Lot.

I really appreciate that you take the extra time to understand. I think that means that you trying to give quality to your posts. Not everyone does that. I think you doing a good thing.

I find that one of the best ways. For me it means that I am not using other people's thoughts for my own.