Do you read comments when you read posts?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (218889)
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.
51 people like this
55 responses
@marguicha (223028)
• Chile
27 Apr 17
I often read the comments, specially when the post is good.
10 people like this
@cacay1 (83495)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
28 Apr 17
@marguicha, I read whatever I want and like and comment in series.
3 people like this
@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
27 Apr 17
@HAPPSINGH I do most of the time, at least I have a look.
2 people like this
@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.
9 people like this
@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• 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
7 people like this
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
27 Apr 17
Sometimes I do, a good long conversation is a plus, but it has to be horribly interesting.
9 people like this
@ptrikha_2 (46955)
• India
29 Apr 17
@TheHorse Yes it's like a "Maze" of comments.
2 people like this
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Apr 17
Depends. Sometimes. The biggest consideration is time allotment. You could and can spend hours reading here.
7 people like this
@BarBaraPrz (47314)
• 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?
6 people like this
@allknowing (136446)
• India
28 Apr 17
That will take eons reading comments of others that is. But it is good if one has the patience.
5 people like this
@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• 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.
5 people like this
@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
28 Apr 17
@TheHorse - Very true. But my husband calls me stubborn and bull-headed. So I have to behave that way. 
3 people like this
@TheHorse (218889)
• 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.
3 people like this
@DaddyEvil (137259)
• 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! 
1 person likes this
@atoz1to10 (6780)
• 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..
6 people like this
@spiderdust (14761)
• San Jose, California
28 Apr 17
@TheHorse That means 1/4 of them do... 
My condolences.
My condolences.2 people like this
@atoz1to10 (6780)
• Australia
28 Apr 17
@TheHorse That's a good news for you...at least you have saved alot of money too.
2 people like this
@Slayqueen (918)
• India
27 Apr 17
I never commented on other people's comments because I thought they might find it rude.. lol..
5 people like this
@TheHorse (218889)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr 17
@Slayqueen Try not to have doubts. Just get out there and INTERACT!
3 people like this
@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..
3 people like this
@DaddyEvil (137259)
• 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!
1 person likes this
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• 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.
3 people like this
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• 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.
@JudyEv (340019)
• 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.
2 people like this
@JudyEv (340019)
• 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.
1 person likes this
@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.
4 people like this
