hey, @delishtreats.
re: no answer
Well, I'm sure time factors in to some degree with folks, but for many, I don't think they understand or appreciate the value of engagement. If they're not getting an upvote, then it must not be worth it. Which is sad, because I've actually earned as much on comments as I can on a post. It's not as often, and a lot of them go without being paid anything, but still, it happens, and probably more than they think.
Or in the case of the person posting, they select who they want to engage with, or they move on to the next post. Maybe they read the comments, maybe they don't. Some can be quite picky about the caliber of a comment, too, which is odd, given what they will respond back with at times. :)
re: at the top.
I started off pretty good last week, and then things kind of slid after that. And since c-squared has a couple of contests and curie, too, all centered around engagement, I've been trying to pay attention to those too, but it's denser reading material, and so it takes longer to get through it. So, anyway, it's a balancing act I'm still working on figuring out. It's cool, though. I enjoy all of it, and I'm glad it's there for all of us to participate in without having to do a dozen different things that aren't related at all.
I agree with you completely on the fact that people don't understand the value of the comments. Yes, there are so many upvotes on comments. Of course, not on every single one but there are many Steemians who appreciate this kind of contribution and upvote comments with nice amounts.
I know that some people do it. But I couldn't do it. I respond to all comments just because I know that people spent time on writing them (and hopefully reading my posts), so I want to show that I do appreciate what they've done.
You are right. Going through curie posts is time consuming. I do love those posts though. They have a very nice selection. I enjoy engaging with people and I'm thankful for all these contests as they also motivate people to be more active on the platform :)