> HN doesn't notify you of replies to your comments. And yet, people write comments, maybe hoping that someone will reply to them. People do reply to them, you

> HN doesn't notify you of replies to your comments. And yet, people write comments, maybe hoping that someone will reply to them. People do reply to them, you just have to check manually. Real time communication is good but not everything needs to be real time. Sometimes things are just better without it being real time - I think it helps dampen the temptation to just post for attention slightly (but not completely). I've had numerous comments result in good feedback or further discussion here. > The problem is: Most comments will not be read by anyone (or read by only a few), so what's the point of expressing your thoughts and opinions through comments? This has caused me to pull back from commenting quite a bit online. I don't post aimlessly on social media or anywhere anymore, really, unless I'm convinced someone in that space is going to care or I'm contributing something. I wish more people were like this, because ... > Is it just to get it out of your system? a lot of people do just this and it pollutes spaces. Facebook, Twitter, and countless subreddits are just full of post upon post of people bitching, whining and complaining and I just don't need it in my face. I know things suck. What are you doing to improve them or your situation? I am not the world's therapist or punching bag.