Why comment?
Because you want to let the writer know you've read it. Because you want to take some of your thoughts about the piece and add in some input to fuel discussion.
Because writers love to be read, and they love to see their content sprouted discussion.
Why comment?
Because without commenters and readers, Steemit would be a barren place, because by commenting and adding value you're helping the writer who shared that GIFT with you and you're making sure the knowledge he imparted on you isn't hitting stone walls.
Great piece Rok.
Cheers!
Sometimes emojis far more accurately convey how such comments make a person feel than words themselves:
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Amazingly said, Max.
Why reply to a comment ?
this might get ridiculous really soon, but I thought it was a fun exercise.
Why reply to a comment ?
Because you want to let the commentator know you actually read and value what he said about the main piece of content you both consumed.
Why reply to a comment ?
Because it makes a connection obvious and it would be the right channel to exchange opinion.
and even if I don't always upvote - as haven't been lately, because my voting power is currently low and trying to build it back up - quality comments stand out and get noticed.
while ignorant newbies spam "upvote follow me" crap everywhere, it's quality comments that draw me back to people's blogs to check out more of what they are producing. this is how support is won.
for example, take @spiritualmax... he invested the time and energy commenting good stuff consistently. I may not have upvoted it all. but he is now on my SteemVoter list, receiving continual support every time he posts.
bigger picture. ;-)