Porthole

Build community. Comment! BANANA #3 Prompt 1 [13+]

Most writers presently here seem to believe in masturbating in public.

And then complain if someone comments? Get a life or close your curtains.

I comment on 100+ blog entries every month. I rarely get a reciprocal comment on my own blog. I have the stats to prove it!

I feel shunned at times. It takes effort to blog or journal daily. It would be nice to be acknowledged.

But... no. Former WDC writers on facebook give me more support than present writers here.

The Newsfeed helps. But, the lack of community is devastating.

Is commenting on blog entries a good idea?

There are times when an entry leaves me speechless. But I comment on most every entry I read, if only to give the author the heads up that they are being seen.

Do you comment or "Like" on most blog entries you read.

I get 50+ likes on some of my posted facebook pictures. I appreciate that, but when someone has put in the effort to write or poured their heart out I comment. "Likes" do not build community in the same way.

Should there be a "Don't Like" option?

NO! There's enough hatred and shit flinging in social media as it is. I've used the angry emoticon at times but I question whether I should, especially on the Newsfeed. If I'm really upset I can always leave a private comment.

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