RE: LeoThread 2025-06-19 00:38
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This is the comment I just got today:
You don't reply to people how do you expect comments? People eventually give up.
- Do you think the same?
- Is an upvote not a proper reply to your tiny-short replies?
- What do you prefere (and value) more - my "blah-blah-blaaa" text type reply, or my upvote?
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An upvote speaks volumes of approval and validation 😀
It's a delicate topic and depends on what the situation is.
I think I would appreciate both, tbh.
As for people giving up, I don't think that will be an issue.
People are practically begging for your attention, so they won't stop and the replies will continue. As will the re-threading.
All true.
Who does not want attention?
Whole social media is based on that.
Exactly! However, this social media seem to value other stuff than the more mainstream ones.
If we want wider adoption, we need to start being more of a "regular" social media, showing interest in a wider range of topics in my opinion
It depends on reply. I think most of the comments I do, I never expect reply. I just want author read about my thoughts and that's enough. Author give me 1% upvote means author read my comment and it's enough to satisfy me. But if I asked any question in comment, I must expect a reply for sure
I don‘t feel entitled to either. Sometimes I don‘t reply to replies and sometimes I do…
It's true, an upvote carries tangible value and directly supports the creator, which often matters more than a quick text reply. While comments can spark conversation, an upvote is a clear, impactful sign of appreciation and recognition.
Voting is one thing, answering to comments or replies another and it‘s called engagement, but it mostly depends on the context. If people ask questions or want to discuss and you never answer them then they sure will give up engaging with you. An upvote might suffice for short comments, but if your upvote is very high it‘s very likely people try to milk that and then you‘ll get a lot of comments that don‘t need an answer at all. Just like they try with those many unnecessary re-threads. As i already said, it surely depends mostly on the context of a thread if an answer, a reply or a vote is appropriate. Anyway, you do you and people do people 🤓
All clear and valid.
But... there is one problem, which many people perhaps don't grasp , before they try these things by themselves.
Name of that problem is - TIME
Imagine I post 20 threads per day, and each gets (on average) 5 comments. 20x5=100
I can make 100 upvotes in no time. No sweat !
But...to reply now 100 comments, how much time may be needed?
If we asume 2 minutes per response, then 2x100=200 minutes, or ~3.5 hours !
Ok, lets make them very short, 1 minute per reply. Still 100 minutes or 1.6 hours .
Simple math. Those minutes add quickly.
That is why I prefere upvotes.
Gotcha, but that‘s what‘s called commitment 💪🏽🦁👍🏽 and as i wrote you don‘t need to answer all of them, most are just worthy a small vote to show recognition if necessary at all.
I get that time issue, BOOMERS never have enough TIME 😜 sure, nobody expects you to live in the internet 🦁 touching grass is much healthier, i‘m fully with you on that 🖖🏽☀️🤙🏽
The upvote itself is a form of engagement
To answer your question, while an upvote is indeed a wonderful way to show appreciation and support , and believe me, it is always valued, a text reply, even a short one, creates a different kind of connection. It's like a conversation, isn't it? It shows that you've truly read and considered what someone has shared, and that you're willing to engage in a dialogue.
Both have their place, but for fostering a sense of community and genuine interaction, those 'blah-blah-blaaa' text replies, as you call them, are truly invaluable. They build bridges and encourage more people to participate. So, while an upvote is a kind gesture, a thoughtful reply often carries more weight in building those relationships. Thank you for asking such an honest question!
An upvote already shows enough validation and acceptance , not replying to comments should not be an issue..
I consider upvotes to be more valuable ,but also replying to comments is not a bad idea too because it helps to make engagement more interesting.
Honestly? I think an upvote with value speaks louder than any words.
You can get replies all day long, but it’s the upvote that actually backs it up.
I have recently switched a bit on this. When thinking about what to upvote, I do not usually upvote unless I actually feel like replying.
I am just trying this out, but so far I am liking it. Of course i only give small upvotes percentage-wise.
Mostly doing this because I want to expand my network simultaneously. I do give some upvotes without reply, but that is the exception. At some point I may change my mind and go back to doing it some other way. 🤣
I don't understand why people have such high hopes for their small efforts. The way you upvote and reply to each comment after reading it, I have never seen anyone who reads and replies to their audience's comments with such effort.
You have replied to every comment I have made in which I have asked you something.
Honestly, I think it depends on the situation. An upvote definitely shows you saw and appreciated something, but it doesn't really start a conversation.
If someone leaves a thoughtful comment or asks a question, just getting an upvote can feel a bit... dismissive? Like you couldn't be bothered to actually engage. But for quick "nice post" type comments, an upvote is probably fine.
The thing is, people comment because they want some kind of interaction. Even a short "thanks!" or "good point" makes them feel heard in a way that just an upvote doesn't.
That said, I get it, replying to everything can be exhausting, especially if you get a lot of comments. Maybe pick the ones that seem like they actually want a conversation?
The "blah-blah-blaaa" comment is kinda harsh though. Quality over quantity for sure, but some acknowledgment goes a long way.
Hmmm, I've seen you reply to threads, even mine.
Well, people's expectations differ when it relates to such matters. While upvote is valuable, at least ones needs those booms, replies drive engagement and equally foster connection.