I think you did a very nice job on your post. To spread the word if a person really likes a comment they can always after the comment is done, just advise them of the dust level and that you are going to go vote on one of their post and leave a comment. Example:
"I liked you comment, due to the vote dust level, I will visit your blog and vote and comment on one of your post"
Or something similar, or nothing at all and just go and vote on one of their blogs.