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It is clear that in general, Commenting activities are more often done by Community Moderators (not all of them) and of course it is the main obligation for SLC Teachers to provide evaluations for those who participate. In some communities, to lure people into commenting, the community team creates a commenting contest, and I really appreciate that work, which is something that every community should do.

The life of a communication in social networks is to comment, so it would be ironic if social media users, in this case Steemit, only prioritize making posts, then wait for a favorable feedback, of course Upvote. I also admit that I am also carried away by a culture that seems to contain elements of selfishness, maybe some users really want to actively comment, but some don't care about it and seem like unrequited, and that's unpleasant.

In my experience, which I actually also learned from the #wewrite Writing Course that you created @inspiracion with @wakeupkitty. There are some techniques that are usually / should be done in commenting, with the aim of getting good interaction (although not always):

1. Read with empathy, Give the author's published piece your full attention, then show that you care by trying to understand the essence of the piece.

2. Use kind and polite language, Gentle and respectful words can create a pleasant atmosphere for the author.

3. Give praise or appreciation, Sincerely appreciating the writer's efforts or achievements can make them feel valued.

4. Show respect, Avoid comments or actions that demean or offend others.

5. Provide emotional support, When someone needs support, we can encourage them by giving a little advice.

I think by cultivating commenting with these things in mind, a positive relationship can be established between fellow users.

It is highly recommended to read the complete article first before giving more meaningful, relevant, and targeted comments. This also shows that you appreciate and understand the content of the writing, and can give a more specific appreciation of the things conveyed in the writing.

A good comment should not just repeat things that have already been written in a post. While appreciating the main points of a piece is important, more valuable comments are those that show additional understanding and perspective. Comments like these show more active engagement and can enrich the conversation.

To make your comments interesting and spark curiosity, there are also some elements that can be added, such as:

1. A unique opinion or new perspective, Provide a different view or an unusual idea. This will make people feel interested to see how your perspective relates to the content.

2. Questions that Open Discussion, Asking questions that are thought-provoking or relevant to the topic can trigger others to think further and want to respond.

3. Specific Compliments, Instead of just saying “good”, give more specific compliments, such as appreciating the way the author conveys an idea or how they tackle a problem. This shows your attention to detail.

4. Personal Evidence or Examples, Including relevant experiences or examples can give depth to your comments, making them more interesting and relatable.

5. Light and Engaging Language Style, Avoid comments that seem too formal or too long. A light, easy-to-understand language style and a bit of humor can make your comments more engaging.

With these elements, your comment will stand out and encourage people to engage further.

Beberapa waktu belakangan ini saya telah memberikan beberapa komentar, walaupun tidak terlalu sering, pada tulisan yang menarik perhatian saya, saya terpancing untuk meninggalkan sebuah komentar. If you want to see, here are the comments I made on the posts of my fellow Steemians:

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What if I don't get a response to my comment? As long as I get an interesting point in a post, I will comment and don't really care if I get a response or not from the author. So just leave a comment sincerely.

I'm interested to also see the views on “Comments” from @heriadi @cryptopie and @joslud