by Michelle C.
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May 26, 2007

Have you ever noticed on Gather ........

November 13, 2008 02:12 AM EST
views: 99 | rating: 10/10 (20 votes) | comments: 38

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Have you ever noticed on Gather...... that views are larger compared to comments you receive?

I'm not sure if I'm the only person this is happening to, but for example: I have noticed articles would state; 28 views, but you will only have 12-14 feedback quality in comments.

Does this mean people are only viewing for the points and not viewing your article/photo's for commenting? I know. I am tempted to always comment everything I view, but that is just me.

What is your thought? Is this happening to you? Or am I the only one? :)

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Comments: 38

Dawn Clevenger Nov 13, 2008, 2:14am EST
It happens a lot to me as well. I think, sometimes people will read or view your material. But then, they might not know what to say. Or, it's been said so many times already, they don't want to repeat the same thing as everyone else. *Shrugs*
Bryan "That 80's Dude" B. Nov 13, 2008, 2:30am EST
Sometimes I cant think of anything to say so I dont comment but its rare..I always have something to say on just about anything!
Shirley ♡ ☮ M. Nov 13, 2008, 2:31am EST
I don't always comment on everything I view. Mostly, it's because I have nothing to say, or have different opinion on the matter, or I'm forget and move onto another article.
Carla B. Nov 13, 2008, 2:33am EST
I usually only comment if I feel like I have something to say. I rarely comment on photos, but I do view them. ;) A lot of times when I am looking at stuff, I'm holding my son, too, so it's easier to not type out a comment. Obviously he's in bed now, but I'm still viewing stuff and not commenting, out of habit I guess.
Alexis Newell Nov 13, 2008, 2:38am EST
I tend to comment on most things that I view. The main exception to that is political and religious based articles. My opinions on both of those items are not always something I have the energy to defend. I come to Gather to enjoy myself, not to be told that my opinion is incorrect, so I avoid those topics for the most part.
Quirky Jessi Nov 13, 2008, 2:43am EST
I don't comment on even half of the stuff I view. I know a lot of other people don't always comment either. Unless there's something to be said or I'm in a commenting mood, I don't force myself to make something up, just for the sake of commenting. Some hate that, some don't mind.
Jodie B. Nov 13, 2008, 2:47am EST
I don't always comment either. Sometimes there just isn't anything to say. Like after someone shares a joke, poem, or photo ... how many comments that say "nice" or "thanks for sharing" do we really need? LOL
Jan S. Nov 13, 2008, 2:49am EST
I've noticed it, too. I have, occasionally, come across a posting that I don't understand or am at a loss to know how to comment.
Steph-in-NE ..... Nov 13, 2008, 3:35am EST
not sure if point award to those who view...
Ariel Storm Nov 13, 2008, 3:35am EST
I don't always comment either. Sometimes I have nothing to add to the conversation, sometimes with a joke there is already a stream of LOL and sometimes I'm just at a loss for words.
glenda j. Nov 13, 2008, 5:34am EST
don't know
Amy just hangin' out M. Nov 13, 2008, 7:16am EST
i agree with everyone else. i don't always have anything to say, plus my gather time is limited, so i try to read as much as i can while i'm on here. the more i comment, the less i have time to read. but that's only on the days i don't have much time.
other days i comment on as many as i can. whether or not i leave a comment just depends on the individual post i am viewing.
Lune Wolfsong Nov 13, 2008, 7:21am EST
"not sure if point award to those who view..." - Steph-in-NE

Yes, points award to both viewer, and the viewed, even when no comment is left. Like others, I often gather with a lapful of baby and don't have hands to comment. I read A LOT more than I comment and still make decent points.

Also, people from outside gather can pull up our articles on search engines and come view them - but can't comment unless they create an account. Some comment-less views, especially on articles likely to draw a wide audience, are from outside the site.
Sandra H. Nov 13, 2008, 7:51am EST
I comment sometimes but not always.
Rob Appell Nov 13, 2008, 8:21am EST
It doesn't matter to me one way or the other. Some posts, I get 100 views and 50 - 60 comments; other articles, I get 400 views and 200 comments. I open every notification sent to me so whomever posts at least gets credit for a view and makes points. Contrary to popular belief, if you view a post, you do not get points; only the person who's post you've viewed gets points. With some, once they see what your post is about, are not interested and move on to the next. I don't read everything people publish; only what I'm interested in. Sometimes, people have no opinion to share on what they've seen and leave no comment...or what they're thinking has already been said. I'm here for the writing experience, so whatever happens; happens. I don't let any of this bother me.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Nov 13, 2008, 8:26am EST
I will concur with Rob! =)
some people are here just for the $$$ and the more they view, the more $$$ they make.........I know i have seen a couple of my friends payouts---there is a lot of $$$ to be made if you do not waste the time to comment and rate....
I don't always comment, but I do view quite a bit.
BTW----I am mostly here to have fun...........so I take the time to comment ...........
Lee P. Nov 13, 2008, 8:33am EST
Sometimes I don't comment because after reading I don't know what the heck is going on, or maybe I don't want to hurt anyones feelings, or the article is wayyyy over my head.
Lune Wolfsong Nov 13, 2008, 8:58am EST
"Contrary to popular belief, if you view a post, you do not get points; only the person who's post you've viewed gets points. "

This is completely wrong. As I've said, I view a lot - and get points for it. I post very little, comparatively, throughout my time here, and have watched the points accumulate in months I have not posted anything, only viewed.

In fact, my lifemate, using my advice and being disinclined to comment much, achieved cash option with, I think, a total of 2 posts and 1 photo, very few friends or views of his work, and less than a handful of comments, but a tremendous amount of his own viewing and reading activity of others' work on the site.
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Nov 13, 2008, 9:06am EST
I usually feel compelled to comment but sometimes I don't - work, kids, interruptions and I lose my place
Janie E. Nov 13, 2008, 9:21am EST
I like to comment as much as possible, but sometimes, I just read and rate and move on!
Thomas Millington Nov 13, 2008, 10:42am EST
A 'view' doesn't necessarily mean that the viewer has actually read the article. It just means that they have clicked on the title or on the word 'more'. Sometimes I open an article because the title intrigues me but then I find the article so long that I am discouraged from reading the whole thing so I do not leave a comment. Also sometimes I find the grammar, spelling and punctuation so atrocious - juvenile in fact - that I just move on without a comment. If a person wants comments they should keep their articles reasonably brief and write using proper English.
Robyn F. Nov 13, 2008, 11:03am EST
i think you get points for views too, but personally, i comment on all i view...
Netty B. Nov 13, 2008, 11:09am EST
You do get points for views and viewings. I cruise the site and do a lot of views, but I do not comment on every post I see.
Netty B. Nov 13, 2008, 11:10am EST
Awhile back I saw I post or maybe a comment on a post that said we do NOT get points for posting or comments, only the # of views. I really have no idea if that is correct or not. I just keep doing what I am doing and hope for the best!
Candy S. Nov 13, 2008, 11:14am EST
I like to always comment but I like to talk so that maybe why.
John S. (arizona) Nov 13, 2008, 12:31pm EST
I don't "always comment" either. Usually because I wasn't sure what the article was about, and just page back out so to say if not really interested...
Sarah (I want points) Nov 13, 2008, 2:21pm EST
I always comment on everything I view (unless it's something I just don't agree with.)
strongthrufight E. Nov 13, 2008, 2:27pm EST
definitely higher views...makes me think I'm just boring (insert nervous laugh)
B.B. B. Nov 13, 2008, 6:05pm EST
happens to me too, but i always comment on it even if i just say "thanks for sharing"
DesertDarlene L. Nov 13, 2008, 6:08pm EST
Sometimes, a title of an post sounds good and I go in to read it only to find that it is very, very long and boring. Or, sometimes, I go in and see that it's not what I thought it was and I don't have a comment for it. That could be why in my case.
Elaine S. Nov 13, 2008, 6:39pm EST
I always comment
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Nov 13, 2008, 7:02pm EST
Sometimes, there really is nothing to say unless you are going to go with a generic comment.

Then, sometimes, you are tricked into going into an article that isn't what you thought it was and that you would never have gone to if you would've known what it was.
April H. Nov 14, 2008, 12:19am EST
I agree with Rob too
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Jenny D. Nov 15, 2008, 12:50am EST
Thanks for sharing!

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