I don't think blog comments and the discussion here are equivalent. When you comment here, you're talking to the same people every time. People you "know", peop

I don't think blog comments and the discussion here are equivalent. When you comment here, you're talking to the same people every time. People you "know", people with reputations and existing viewpoints you're already familiar with. There's a context greater than the article. When you comment on a blog, you're talking to who knows who, who knows when. Conversations here also last. Commenting on a blog is hit and run, check it if your diligent. I follow up on my HN threads throughout the day and beyond.