I agree with you, i feel that commenting and reading to others is what makes you known and encourages others to visit you. But you have to give good comments for that, that they contribute something, maybe question and make grow he reader... and above all you have to respond to the comments that people write to us... many people do not respond because already did the ¨quota¨ is 1 comment, and there you realize that they only comment you for the earnings, not to know more about the topic.
I agree as well, and I agree with you @tripode about responding to the comment.
I think that it is a sign of respect, and engaging as well. If I comment a post and I get no response, and constantly ignored by the same user several times, I will not be motivated anymore to engage with that person, right?
Of course! Even if it's a thank you, or have a nice day to close the conversation... but do not leave them ignored, that's rude... there is people that doesn't even answer the comments on their own posts... so sad.
Yes, I was was thinking on that, if I comment on somebody's post, and never got any answer. Once or twice can be forgiven, but constant "not responding" is not engaging.
It´s selfish... and later they say nobody upvote or comment them hahahaha so funny