Honestly, I think 80% of the people who comment on posts are just looking for a vote. Either that they are hoping to create some form of relationship so that the other person follows them. It's just the nature of a social blockchain. The funny thing is, over time, you actually build those relationships and it turns into something more. So, I don't think people who complain about someone commenting just for a vote really understand how this place works. That's my opinion anyway.
I think this when it's a bland/surface level comment that could be put under anything. When comments show some genuine thought, I think that's a sign they appreciate the work of the person whose work they are commenting on. At least I hope it is sometimes since that's what I try to do.
I think it applies to both kinds of comments to be honest. I just think the shallow ones don't get the job done like thoughtful ones.
At least the thoughtful ones bring some value to the person who gets them. Personally, I don't upvote the shallow ones. Not that my upvote alone is worth enough to not just disappear as dust. ><
I don't usually upvote those either. Or if they just keep commenting back and it's obvious they are trying to milk me like a cow.
well consider that on web2 socials people comment just to get 'likes' and show off how many they got...
Very true.