My issue is whenever I post I feel it gets lost in the void. People upvote it, but no one comments on it. I really don't know how to fix that but it discourages me. It's wierd because comments get lots of responses but it's like no one wants to be the first one to comment on a post... I dunno might just be me.
If I just see a link without comments I tend not to comment either, so if you post something adding a comment might already incentivise more comments. Just a thought.
It's impossible to predict what will spark people's interest enough to stimulate conversation. I've posted some things that I thought were fascinating and would be fodder for a good discussion, only to get cricket song in response. Other submissions I thought wouldn't generate much interest spawned dozens of comments.
If there's a formula behind this phenomenon, it thus far escapes me.
truth. on other sites something I thought would interest maybe 5 people gained 100s of views and dozens of comments, and other things got nothing. Bizarre.
is that how it works here? sometimes I put my opinion as a comment, because I'd like to separate that from what I'm sharing. It just kinda makes sense to me
Well as I see it, if you've got something to add to the discussion then put it in my comment, my issue is more that when I come to a section even if there is a comment, if it's from the author it still makes me hesitant. The issue is I'm better at replying to people then I am at commenting on the post itself. Don't worry! It's not you tears up it's just me! runs away
I know what you mean re commenting on snaps. Seeing no comments is is bit like walking into an empty room and starting a conversation with yourself. I've started commenting regardless, I might change my user name to u/thelonecommentor ;)
That's exactly how I feel and exactly how I am like too. It might be because I'm a natural lurker. I don't want to be the first one to talk or comment, but I am always happy to join in the conversation if it's already started. This is probably something I need to work on if I want to see Snapzu grow and be more conversational.
My issue is whenever I post I feel it gets lost in the void. People upvote it, but no one comments on it. I really don't know how to fix that but it discourages me. It's wierd because comments get lots of responses but it's like no one wants to be the first one to comment on a post... I dunno might just be me.
If I just see a link without comments I tend not to comment either, so if you post something adding a comment might already incentivise more comments. Just a thought.
I've done this many times with my posts and still no one comments on them. A few upvotes so I know there's interest, yet still no comments or replies.
It's impossible to predict what will spark people's interest enough to stimulate conversation. I've posted some things that I thought were fascinating and would be fodder for a good discussion, only to get cricket song in response. Other submissions I thought wouldn't generate much interest spawned dozens of comments.
If there's a formula behind this phenomenon, it thus far escapes me.
truth. on other sites something I thought would interest maybe 5 people gained 100s of views and dozens of comments, and other things got nothing. Bizarre.
Clearly the problem is that not enough people think like me. This will have to change after I become the Supreme Dictator of Earth.
(Do I need a /s tag here?)
All hail Spaceghoti, the fish from space we need to lead the world.
Maybe, but generally you comment in the description of the post.
is that how it works here? sometimes I put my opinion as a comment, because I'd like to separate that from what I'm sharing. It just kinda makes sense to me
Hm I suppose so. I suppose it depends on the type of post.
Explain? I'd like to not do it all wrong!
Well as I see it, if you've got something to add to the discussion then put it in my comment, my issue is more that when I come to a section even if there is a comment, if it's from the author it still makes me hesitant. The issue is I'm better at replying to people then I am at commenting on the post itself. Don't worry! It's not you tears up it's just me! runs away
I know what you mean re commenting on snaps. Seeing no comments is is bit like walking into an empty room and starting a conversation with yourself. I've started commenting regardless, I might change my user name to u/thelonecommentor ;)
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That's exactly how I feel and exactly how I am like too. It might be because I'm a natural lurker. I don't want to be the first one to talk or comment, but I am always happy to join in the conversation if it's already started. This is probably something I need to work on if I want to see Snapzu grow and be more conversational.