LiveJournal Study

[quixoticelixir]

I've always kind of analyzed livejournal and some of its structures and how you can tell how someone is when it comes to responding to their comments.

I've always thought that (disregarding the mood of the original poster) certain types of comments are easier to respond to. Contrariwise, some types of comments can be viewed differently, and are a

Comments

[varlet]

I was just wanted you to know that you think too much.

These are pretty good judgments but I disagree with you on a couple things.

First Responder may be ignorant, but the Original Poster has already talked about Topic #1 at a great length, signifying that they are ready to talk more and indeed want to discuss this, otherwise they would only post briefly about it. There is also the fact that the First Responder may not have had the time/etc. to read the entire post if it was lengthy and just skimmed over it but wanted to comment to let the Poster know they were caring of the circumstances.

If Second Responder makes a straight-forward statement such as You're cat is awesome or I love your cat then there is no need for a reply since their ideas have been passed and I do not believe there is much room for discussion other than a simple Thank you!

I agree with you regarding Third Responder but Fourth Responder would, I believe, get a reply acknowledging their personal experience, as well as a common bond between the two, such as Yeah