For me, it has never made sense to comment just for the sake of commenting, and I think I've said this before. This is supposed to be a kind of social media platform, at least that's how I see it.
Your purpose on the platform may be different, but if you're going to comment on someone's post, at least try to be authentic and interact with the content in a genuine way.
I've had friends who have even made fun of me because I read posts, telling me that I'm the only one who does, but the thing is... it's there for a reason, and I'm one of those people who, if I make a post, it's because I genuinely want to share my thoughts with others.
I have had the opportunity to read wonderful posts by people sharing their reflections on life, with personal experiences, and I honestly think it would be disrespectful for me to comment on them with some silly remark just for the sake of commenting.
I think that, in general, platforms lack soul, and it is assumed that we, the people who use them, are supposed to give them that soul.
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