I've been asking myself this exact question recently. Particularly as the time spent commenting on other people's posts, is time that I need for the making of art pieces to then prepare to share.
Even though it may be more viable, Steem-wise to 'target' posts by the 'Big Trenders and Spenders' I like to engage with people who I feel I'm actually connecting with.
In the short month, that I've been back at Steemit, I'm still feeling my way. However I do see the 'karmic' value in upvoting comments that my own posts receive and responding. And visiting the blog of the person who supported me. In this way I'm gradually finding my genuine connections.
As an artist/photographer ~ With an interest in crypto (but not enough understanding to write about it yet) I've mainly been engaging with Steemians contributing to the #ColorChallenge and recently #useeisee and an idea is forming where I will conduct my own sharing project. Tempted to give you the tag, but need to wait 'till the time is right.' Resteemed. Cheers @condra 🍷
You're awesome! Thanks so much. And yeah, I feel like when I upvote and engage with people who comment on my posts, I'm doing something strategically sensible, but at the same time, something that feels natural and "karmic" as you say. Getting paid to be nice to each other. Can't beat that!
'Being paid to be nice to each other' encourages not only a very 'healthy' social environment but one that potentially can be 'healing' as well.
Recall the feeling when you pay someone a simple compliment. They smile. You smile. YOU have changed a person/situation possibly much more than you know. And YOUR Spirit has lifted a notch or too as well. 🙏
Absolutely. While I don't believe in karma in a spiritual sense, I think the wider knock-on benefits of any individual being "nice" are ostensibly positive. And as you suggest, for the individual themselves too. It's nice to be nice!