I thinking commenting to blogs is an important aspect of the whole experience. I think it is hard to refine your thinking without discourse. Having to consider what someone has said and craft a response forces you to think about the issues at a much deeper level than if you just skimmed and moved on. That being said, you can't really think about everything at that level or you will never get the clothes washed. So, I think you have to pick and choose. Skim most of the items in your feed and choose a few to ponder and respond to.
A few other things I noticed about commenting was that I do not like having to register to comment. Most newspapers require a registration before you can comment on an article. I have to feel very strongly before I'll go through that process. Also, I need to figure out the track back (I think) so I can see if anyone commented on my comments. It is a hassle to keep checking back to see if anyone has responded. I also noticed that many of the feeds that I subscribed to don't allow comments. Not really sure what that signifies.
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I was wondering about responding to the newspaper too. My experience with reporters is that things that are said are misrepresented in the paper. Could they use something that you posted since you registered? I was wondering how people continue to make thoughtful comments on various blogs too, because it seems like it would take up so much time. I like reading and responding when somehting strikes me. But I wonder if I'll ever immerse myself to the point that I would keep close track of a topic.
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