Well, yes, in particular if you want to elaborate on some point. With a view to longer comment threads it seems that the efficiency of a rating to say 'agree' should not be discounted. I would also be interested to see if a multi-dimensional system would encourage people to think in these terms more. One would also be able to collect data this way, which a response comment doesn't allow.

Yes, but we don't need 10 comments saying the same thing. I avoid writing quite a few comments because people have already said what I would have said.

you are the media you consume.

I don't like "me too", "agreed", or "hear, hear" comments.

"It's the statue, man, The Statue."