Elevate Your Engagement: Transforming Comments into Conversations
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Chapter 1: The Power of Comments
The moment my comments gained visibility, I realized I was squandering my creative energy. Why should I create original material when I can simply respond to others? Have you noticed the rise in popularity of reaction videos? Comments serve as the written equivalent of those videos.
This individual didn’t need to embody Johnny Cash; all he had to do was react to him. The truth is, not everyone can be Johnny Cash—most of us belong to the audience, and that’s where we’ve been, in the past tense.
Take a glance at Twitter. Yes, I know you’d prefer to scroll past, but just look for a moment. Occasionally, a gem of original content emerges, but more often, we see reactions.
Consider actors reading tweets about themselves. Those comments are purely reactions to their personas. Similarly, the comments we write reflect feelings and narratives of their own. In fact, some remarks on my posts have been more enlightening than the original content itself. Fascinating, isn’t it?
Chapter 2: The Exhaustion of Creation
Creating content can feel overwhelming. I need to consume news, read books, formulate insightful thoughts about the world, and occasionally confront my own chaotic thoughts and flaws—no thanks! Why create when I can simply observe and react?
This approach frees up time for more enjoyable activities like eating, sleeping, and swimming. As a swimmer, I prefer trailing behind someone rather than leading. Why? Because they clear the path for me, eliminating resistance. Riding the wave is akin to experiencing a divine intervention.
Moses certainly felt this way, imploring for divine assistance while working tirelessly. Life is complicated enough; do you have any idea how many socks I wash each week? My neighbor's garage broke down, forcing me to relocate my desk to a safer spot. Exhausting, right?
Who has the bandwidth for content creation? I have a teenager at home whose floor is a minefield of dirty clothes, and if left to his own devices, his lunch consists of cheese puffs from the corner store. And don’t get me started on the unsolicited advice I have to sift through weekly—it’s enough to make anyone want to sleep!
Yet, here I am, writing this. Is it on par with Joan Didion or Stephen King? Certainly not. Nevertheless, the world is filled with unanswered questions that I feel compelled to explore. Can I achieve this merely through commenting? Not quite. Some, however, can. I've observed commenters who contribute more than the original content itself, while my contributions are often limited to emojis and simple jokes.
Perhaps by continuing to write, I might uncover the essence of my existence—not yours. If that bothers you, feel free to drop a comment.
