People, people, people. Don't think I don't see you there in the comments section of a "trending" post, flattering without meaning, saying without reading, pasting without being.
Why? Because you're trying for the upvote.
Shallow comments from shallow readings, a single glanced loanword from the text, dropped into your comment like a dingleberry on a plate - why?
Because you're trying for the upvote.
Deeper comments with tentatively-chosen words, teeth shining false, afraid to offend.
Because you're trying for the upvote.
Brothers and sisters, I get it. The money incentive has a way of shifting your footing, changing your view of things, adding a kind of frantic, almost-desperate tinge to the proceedings.
We need to take a step back and remember when comments didn't pay, when you could and would read the post, take an interest and say what you feel. Why?
Because that's how you get the upvote.
... He said hypocritically, hoping for upvotes.
