I think this is in line with my recent article on upvote paddlers who sent most of their time stroking the egos of top account users.
Personally I have a target of ten comments by per, however, that doesn't main my target is so important that I drop random and unrelated comments. And yes, I target some users who are generous with their upvotes, but if I dont have something to say I just upvote and move on. Something you have nothing to add to the conversation even though the article is a good one.
Also, being dependent on those upvotes to the point where you become a yesman is a no for me. Building strong bonds is based on honesty, and if that means not sharing the same perspective on an issue so be it.
I think genuine people on this platform appreciate honesty, as long as you state your honest opinion without malice
I love the term 'upvote paddlers' :-)
Lol it just popped in my head, i don't know if it makes that much sense...
There is nothing wrong with the targeting, I actually recommend it.
I agree with this. The discussion is what has value which means, if a comment doesn't really add to the discussion, why reward it? I try to be as generous as I can with my time responding to comments so I think some reciprocity is required at least sometimes.
btw, you can target me all you want as you always add value. :)
Lol, I just got my ego stroked, look at how I am smiling.
Thanks anyway. Well, I will keep doing my best to add value (that sounds like a cliche nowadays)