by Danielle P.
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March 26, 2007

Correct Me if I'm wrong...I know you will..

December 16, 2007 09:44 AM EST (Updated: December 16, 2007 09:51 AM EST)
views: 82 | comments: 37

Have you ever noticed that most people, not all, who read comments that are left before them generally follow the tone of the comments left before them?

If the comments are generally positive, most will follow suit, and visa versa....

Just an observation, please tell me your thoughts....

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Comments: 37

Deb J. Dec 16, 2007, 9:47am EST
Hmmm....I never noticed that Danielle! I'll have to check it out the next few articles I read!! Interesting observation.
I do agree with that Danielle. That is why MOST of the time I will skip everyone else's comments until I leave mine, unless the nature of the article means that you really should see what others have said first (not often).
Dani B. Dec 16, 2007, 9:54am EST
it is like that on epinions too
Cindie B. Dec 16, 2007, 9:55am EST
I never really thought about it, but I can see that happening. What happens to me is often when I view a picture, a certain word pops into my head- like stunning, or adorable, and then as I scroll through the other comments, I see others said the same thing. I think "rats! they used MY word!" hehe.


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Matt O. Dec 16, 2007, 9:56am EST
I never noticed it either... LOL. Just Kidding.

Danielle I believe you are right... except maybe for articles that are of a politcal nature. I've written a few of them and comments are usually varied and passionate on both sides.
Margaret G. Dec 16, 2007, 9:56am EST
I agree - dont know if it's a subconcious thing or not.
Michelle P. Dec 16, 2007, 9:59am EST
hmmm... something to think about. I really can't say that I have paid much attention to the direction of the comments...
''The One & Only BERF" .. Dec 16, 2007, 10:04am EST
Hmmm....I never noticed that Danielle! Interesting observation.
That is why most of the time I will skip everyone else's comments
until I leave mine. I truly hadn't noticed that, Danielle, but I'm going
to watch for that now. I find that really interesting. It is like that
on opinions too. I never really thought about it, but I can see that
happening. Danielle I believe you are right...except maybe for articles
that are of a political nature. I don't know if it's a subconscious thing
or not.....hmmm...something to think about.
Peter Joseph Swanson Dec 16, 2007, 10:11am EST
Sometimes I read everybody's comments and then finally completely FORGET what it was I was going to first say. Yes, comments do influence everything, and I think (in some of my political articles for sure) the comments end up being BETTER than my article.
Jason P. Dec 16, 2007, 10:15am EST
I've noticed that and I think it's interesting to see how we all affect each other in all kinds of subtle ways.
juley g. Dec 16, 2007, 10:16am EST
I honestly had never even thought about it. Maybe it is the power of suggestion at work! =)
Terry D Dec 16, 2007, 10:22am EST
I haven't really noticed that.
When I see an image or an article.. I usually only comment if it touches me in some way. So, the comment is based on how it made me feel.
More of a genuine response then a generic one.... I guess. :)
Ruth Luce Dec 16, 2007, 10:28am EST
People are definitely influenced and prone to suggestion by others before them whether it is conscious or not. Personally, I am with Danielle. Don't you just hate that when they have taken your words?!!
Ruth Luce Dec 16, 2007, 10:29am EST
Actually guess I am agreeing with Cindie here! (should have read more carefully!)
Christopher K. Dec 16, 2007, 10:37am EST
yes i have noticed some people who do this,i am even guilty of it a time or 2...as i am sure alot of people do if they are playing catch up and do have alot of time to Gather..
J F. Dec 16, 2007, 10:44am EST
I didn't notice that. I guess it depends on the subject. I know there are alot of the same comments on pics, but that is understandable.
Bert Van Essen Dec 16, 2007, 11:04am EST
I agree with those who write they have not noticed. However, if it is a controversial I am not so sure.
Alison H. Dec 16, 2007, 11:14am EST
Interesting. Sometimes that DOES happen!
VICKI H. Dec 16, 2007, 11:40am EST
Something to think about...
William M. Dec 16, 2007, 11:52am EST
I never noticed. I don't think I do.
Todd .. Dec 16, 2007, 12:03pm EST
I hadn't noticed. Like someone else probably said, I post my comment THEN read the others.
I never noticed, but maybe it does depend on the subject matter.
Peter G. Dec 16, 2007, 2:29pm EST
100,000 lemmings can't be wrong...
Ken K. Dec 16, 2007, 3:56pm EST
I like to read the comments. How much variety in comments can there be in a picture of a tree for example? Interesting...
Julia *loves my baby girl chloe* M. Dec 16, 2007, 4:59pm EST
I dont read the comments till after i comment so im not one of those I have notced this though!
CyberGwen ! Dec 16, 2007, 8:41pm EST
I have noticed that, so I usually make my comment first and then scroll through. Unless, when I am going down, I notice that the author of the original article has added more in the comments.
Monica H. Dec 17, 2007, 2:49am EST
That does make sense. It seems that way in conversation too. If you are around a positive person, the topic is usually in a positive direction and vice versa.
Heather W. Dec 17, 2007, 10:41am EST
I've never noticed before. But I've only left one negative comment before. Usually if I don't have anything positive to say I don't comment.
donna h. Dec 17, 2007, 11:26am EST
Half the time I don't read all the comments, unless it very small amount..but I have noticed I have a response ready to type..and someone already said it!
Samantha V. Mar 25, 2008, 11:28am EDT
You're absolutely right!

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