Reflecting on Voting for Comments

By now you are thinking:

Yes, whatsup we know already you are wanting everyone to vote on comments.  Yes, but I wanted to share my experience

I wanted to let you know when you move away from the most visible posts and posts by dolphins and above the meaningful interaction is as scarce as the votes.

Many great conversations developed, I followed some new people, and both agreed and disagreed with others.

Yes, while searching for relevant comments I did see a LOT of spam.  I even flagged a bit of it, something I don't usually do.

I found the same people over and over, out there reading, making comments and making friends, I bet those people will stay, improve their skills and continue to move forward.

I support voting for comments that show POR.  (Proof of reading)

Simple reasons voting for comments is beneficial:

1. If we spread more of the reward pool to comments people are likely to engage more.  
2. Engagement/Relationships = equal product loyalty and commitment 
3. It is a good start toward building communities.
4. Not everyone is a content creator, but they can add to the community via discussion
5. Save voting for posts for the best content, improving quality and possibly increasing traffic and decreasing frustration with spam
6. When you make a meaningful comment it is POR.  - I just made this term up.  Proof of Reading  

I will continue to try and spend about half of my voting power towards rewarding comments.