By commenting on each other's posts, we create friendships and relationships with the writers of the posts. How else can you cultivate relationships with Active Rain members? Commenting forms a line of communication. We acknowledge each other and our thoughts.
Do comments lead to discussion posts? Yes, of course, they do. Perhaps they may even result in a phone call or text message for further discussions. Friendship and comments are a two-way street; we all have something valuable to say. The conversation may even inspire someone to write something. It is vital to engage in conversation. After a while, you wonder if anyone is reading what you say.
So, inspire someone today. Tell the writer they wrote a good story. Tell them you like their photo, enjoyed the book review, or will try their recipe. Let them know you read their post. Could you encourage them to write another one? Perhaps one day, you could have inspired someone sitting in the shadows. Maybe they were afraid to express their thoughts publicly. Make a suggestion, and you may encourage or cultivate a friendship by commenting on someone's post.
When you read a post you like, do you Comment? Do you let the writer know their content is valuable? Do you try to form a line of communication? I hear so many voices asking why no one is commenting.
To Comment or not to Comment—that is the Question. Spammers are eliminated and reported quickly, so there is no reason to be concerned about them as we once were.
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