Reason #3. You can't scan the content of video comments AT ALL like you can regular comments, other than how somebody looks. And, #2.5, all of the "ums"and "a

Reason #3. You can't scan the content of video comments AT ALL like you can regular comments, other than how somebody looks. And, #2.5, all of the "ums"and "ahs" lengthen the response, where text is (usually) cleaner and faster and to the point. Love the technology, but until the basic "jist" of a video comment can be quickly gleaned, I'll take browsing comments in 30 seconds vs. 30 minutes any day. It's a wonderful communication tool for people that have no hands.