Short, short comments

It is nice not to get a message each time you are off one character

@boiboing @freelanzer i remember comments ending with [filler][filler] at the b site. it was strange and kinda messy to see. chatabout also has a minimum count so member expand contractions. at pp, though, i think short comments are allowed but will not earn. i think i'd prefer something like that than seeing [filler].

@hereandthere I think that will be a good thing if short, short comments do not earn, even though there are no limits. It would be nice to know for sure if this is the case then perhaps we may not see so many short, short comments.

Agreed, interesting comments are exactly that interesting comments.. I find length has little to do with it..

@Freelanzer True!

@Drosophila @Bluedoll It all depends on what the topic is and how to respond to add value, which is the operative word. So maybe just saying "Thanks" may add value, but I think it isn't asking too much to put that in a sentence.

I guess if one has nothing much to say then they say what they can

@much2say - More users like you are needed here.

@Freelanzer Yep.

It just shows how interested one is in discussions if they consistently come up with one word comments. Or it could be that they really have nothing to say but think they need to say something

I only say what I feel like in comments; sometimes I feel more, other times I feel less so that is reflected in the length of the comment.

Long or short, it has a lot to do with how much one is able to add to the discussion.

@Freelanzer That is very true. Sometimes the discussion does not need anything more than a short comment and writing a long one would be very difficult.

@Freelanzer Yes,just a 'thanks' or 'all the best' doesn't yield anything.A full,meaningful sentence does.

I agree no one should be forced but a one word comment should not earn the same as a full sentence

@Beatburn I won't speak on the earning aspect of it. The earning algorithm is not something I have a lot of inside information on. As for length however, if a few words are sufficient, then that is what would be called for. It's about quality and relevance, not character count. Obviously, simply commenting "thank you" to every reply would not be considered quality. Nor would irrelevant replies such as "I don't know".

@Freelanzer Let's ask Admin @goaskalice

I am not sure if the quality of the comments affect earnings, but it would be nice to have an answer to that. I guess it would be unfair if someone who always leaves one or 2 word answers make the same earnings as someone who wrote a longer more valued comment

@Freelanzer Those are straight from the guidelines that I put there. I don't know how often they are removed or if they are or not...I'm just quoting the guidelines.

It would be good if they are removed but I don't see "no value" comments being removed as I see many that remain in the threads for a long time. The ones you gave above are just a few examples but there are meany more like "OK" "good" "Yeah"

What is it you love?

@Freelanzer Ait!

It is all a matter of choice, there is no limit on MYlot. It just depends on what we get paid for.

But should you get the same earnings for a one word comment as a full sentence or more comment?

@Freelanzer I don't see why not if the comment is pertinent and well thought out. Although whether or not Admin have the time or inclination to determine that, who knows??

The thing is, if you write here you should have a good enough vocabulary to convey your thoughts in a discussion in more than one or two words.

@Freelanzer Don't think I don't agree with your post and the comments in the tread because I do. I am though trying to illustrate a point here. Maybe you will agree, maybe not but as long as you understand my point, I'm happy with that. I hope you see me writing in your post as someone that is adding comments for the purpose of expressing an opinion. I hope you see it that way. It is my opinion that myLot does not have rules but guidelines and strives to let members govern themselves I think it is good to remind people about silly one, two or comments that are just fluffy. "Nice post I thought it was nice". We can also ask questions like if someone writes a silly comment can ask what they mean for example. But if we really don't want some comments, tell the person or delete their comments. Anyway, thanks, its been a cool discussion. @Liberti I put a one word comment into this thread. Are you calling me selfish and lazy? I don't think I am because I do write long comments as well?

@Bluedoll I appreciate your comments and I am not advocating one way or the other. As I say I have been guilty a couple times of writing short, short comments. I think you are a good example of contributing good comments. I always enjoy reading your comments which are well thought out. But I also enjoy those that may be shorter but meaningful. Some comments have suggested that we may not earn for the short, short comments. I don't know if this is true, but I think it would make sense that your comment above earns more than a one word comment. Just saying.

Same here, it is like reading a whole new discussion with a different viewpoint

@Freelanzer I'm hoping there will be more of those here on MyLot than was in Bubblews.

@Freelanzer I am not sure if they add any value to a discussion or not.

I think short is fine, I just wonder about the one word responses and if they can add value to a discussion

@Freelanzer - Yes, your both the observations appear correct. However, if a user cannot think of writing a full sentence on a discussion, what for s/he is here? Quantity is less important than quality for users like me. Perceptions may differ from user to user.

Perhaps the one-worders really can't think of a full sentence response or perhaps they are trying to leave as many comments as possible and many different discussions. It may be a question of quantity over quality.

@Freelanzer One really does not know how the earning algorithm works here but it could be that meaningless and worthless reponses/comments may not earn - just my thinking.

Well that is good to know. I am not sure if short comments with no value earn as much as the longer better comments.

@Freelanzer Lol

Short with meaning is good but one or two words is stretching it a bit.

@Freelanzer Thats probably true in alot of ways don't have time to stick around.

I think sometimes people can be in a hurry and want to leave as many comments as possible so they make it short.

Well according to Mylot rules, the comment has to add value, not sure if responding with emoticons adds value. But we all do what is best at the time.

@Freelanzer yup that's the most important that's why i prefer to just hit the "like" when I got nothing to say but sometimes i couldn't help but attach the smileys to the comment box..