One of the things I heard over and over again from beBee users was that they didn't like the commenting system on beBee. They wanted threaded comments like they are used to on other platforms. I was hoping this would have been fixed on the new platform. 😞

@Lada 🏡 Prkic 

Lada .. Happy New Year !!

Wishing God's rich wisdom and blessing in the coming year.💛

I'm delayed seeing your post .. but did want to comment

I do think TIME is a big factor .. but there is also what I'll call a “taking spirit” 

.. every writer wants “likes” and welcomes comments .. especially thoughtful & well-articulated ones

.. but, sadly reciprocity is lacking 

.. it seems more about numbers 

I do think there are people who thoughtfully read AND thoughtfully comment .. but they are RARE 

.. though they are out there .. 

.. you know them by their fruit (here and on LI & BizCat)

Personally I do not expect to sing to the choir .. or have the choir respond 

I have experienced what I'll call bee-shunning .. my perspective not being agreed with (or welcome?) - so no response?

Or perhaps what I write is so illuminating & perfect .. there is nothing to add ;~) .. may it be ;~)

When I'm not in agreement - I try to NOT be disagreeable in making what I hope to be a though-full comment .. offer a new or different way of seeing (and hope it will be received in the spirit in which it was written) .. how else can we find common ground or form a new way of seeing .. of accepting .. perhaps grow as a person?  

I've written posts to respond to the post (or comment) of another .. with not even one word of reply in return 

“not to speak is to speak” 

📌We build relationships through commenting.

All relationships are a sowing and reaping. We must be good farmers sowing good seeds.

I have developed a few relationships .. through SM .. but do think that is rare to accomplish

Time is a big factor .. especially if a person is working and has a family  

Also .. some post so often that keeping up is impossible .. unless the writer is just sharing info & has no expectation of comments or engagement (which is fine)

I wonder if beBee can foster this behavior in its users, especially the newer ones. For example, it can reward comments more than other reactions to a post, much like some other crypto-based social platforms do. I also experienced something similar in the Whova platform for the online conference I participated in recently. Cheers

As many have said already, comments can often be great as conversation starters, encouragement and thought drivers, however sometimes I look at the comments and simply have nothing new or thoughtful or interesting to add and then a like is just an acknowledgement of the post. 

Some of the more popular posts on social media sites (you know who you are LinkedIn) are full of comments that look to have been harvested from a lobotomy ward or a sheep market. 

Quantity is never going to be better for me than quality. 

Sadly one can entice someone to read a post, but you can't make them comment on it

Interestingly those who have comment on this piece are those who regularly comment on the pieces of others.

I hope Lada it is no just preaching to the converted.

I agree with Ken. Good comments require some effort and most people today don't have the time for it (or even the capacity). A good comment can spark a good conversation, indeed, but how many people do you know that are open to exchanging ideas (rather than opinions) and contributing to a discussion? Especially on the SM? In any case, I applaud your tenacity and your faith in the art of meaningful SM posting. Hopefully, when more people start thinking this way, we'll have a richer (more comment-rich) experience on beBee, and possibly other platforms too. Cheers!

I believe we've had this discussion before, Lada.  I believe that a well written and interesting post with no comments is like the author has packed the car for a nice day out, including a picnic basket with choice treats, planned the route, what they'll visit or even who, and then … the damned thing breaks down in the driveway. All that work has gone to waste and the joyful anticipation is snuffed out.

Comments are a way to show the author that you've understood and appreciated their content and their intentions and that you wish to embellish, highlight, complement or compliment.  Alternatively, comments can show disagreement and illustrate a different point of view, as long as we are polite and respectful. Then we may wish to comments because we don't quite understand and are seeking clarification.

But to make a comment, other than “nice post” or “great read”, means that some effort is required, first to read the whole post, then to formulate a response, after perhaps doing a little research to permit some dressing or side salad to embellish the food you are offering … and therein lies the problem in today's world of instant grab. So many are focused on speed reading, picking up whatever tit bits of info they can glean, then moving on, without pausing to give back in appreciation.

Comments, in so many of today's SM posts, are sadly becoming rarer than hen's teeth.

Well said. I believe, on social media, users should express in what way they like some content. If they can portray in words what they have perceived, then that's so good.  Yes, of course, appreciative remarks and meaningful comments make sense!

A like is an acknowledgment I dont mind as not always compelled to write something myself all the time I also got stung for not making intelligent comments enough on this platform hence I have reduced my activity i lelen the comment arena

@Lada 🏡 Prkic to those who write a thumbs up does not actually tell them much.  Commenting gives us some feedback as to what they agree with or disagree with.  

I agree @Lada 🏡 Prkic , but commenting is "writing", it is related to this post by Jim @Jim Murray . People now seek immediacy, viewing photos and videos is more "comfortable", and reading and writing takes time. In the meantime, we will try to beBee long posts and encourage reading and writing :-)

I would think that commenters have some of the same fears the author has in writing the post itself.  Commenters have to understand the author, and then render a meaningful comment.  In the face of a few unknowns as to feedback from author or other commenters.

“Best to appear the fool in silence, rather than opening up your mouth and removing all doubt.”  Not sure of author.

As a commenter i believe it is important to reflect back to the author you understand their points.  Reinforce them or expand them in such a way that it invites additional thoughts.

Yes.  Comments are more valuable than a thumbs up.  At least from the perspective of the author.🙂