Should hubbers always try to reply back to each person who comments on their hub?

I think it allows the person who comments to feel like they have a personal connection with you. It also lets them know that you read it which is why I always try to reply to the persons comment.

I definately do. I think if another hubber has taken the trouble to read your work and leave a comment then I think it's only right to respond to that. Even if there are lots of comments, you should still respond.

You can do this by simply naming the hubbers who have responded to your hub and thanking them all in the one comment. It's not as good as leaving a personal comment, but sometimes time only allows for this. Also responding to comments is a good way to make friends on HP.

Replying personally to each comment will make the reader feel that you are appreciative of their visit to your hub. Replying to each comment also encourages discussion and will increase your hubscore. There is an accolade for that.

You also build connections with other hubbers this way and they are more likely to return.

Actually, I practise trying to reply to all in one reply. Well, it really depends but I try my best to reply to all. And I feel that is vital for a good hubber.

You really should reply, makes the reader feel appreciated. To make it easier on yourself,read a group of comments and combine the response.

Another good thing is that Google sees the comments as part of the hub, so comments are free related content.

It is nice to get a personal reply when you have commented or asked a question, but I feel some hubbers make a point of replying to each single comment just to publicise their articles more, and it can get a bit boring to see every single comment and reply coming up in the feed on your homepage.

I think a group "thank you" is often enough, so that commenters know their points have been read and appreciated.

100% yes. It's rude not to respond. I am so appreciative of those who take the time to read my work.

I am 100 times more appreciative of those who take the time to make a comment. I definitely respond to all comments left on my hubs.

I think that the community often thinks this should be a law but the reality is that a comment is not real life conversation, it's a comment, feedback- unless there is a question- it's not the same as if you were in person there is no need for an awkward moment if you don't respond to a statement - if someone leaves a comment that is a statement, a thank you perhaps for bringing them this information, then there is no absolute need to reply.

If the hubber feels abandoned because the hub they left a comment on didn't reply (i.e. With a your welcome), then this is not about common courtesy, the internet doesn't always work that way, it's more about the hubber NEEDING a lift or a personal reply- and they are not truly commenting at that point they are selling their comment for payment of a response from you- like a child trying to get attention.

Not always- but commonly this is the case. It's also not always meant to be this way- but psychologically- it is this way.

If you reply, there should be a reason your replying i.e. Answering an open ended question but not just to appease the ego of the commenter. I'm not saying if you can just leave a quick thank you and it won't interrupt your day or your work that you shouldn't do it- but I'm saying it shouldn't be a requirement for many reasons.

Many people believe that not responding means your being selfish but the reality is that not all comments require a reply, and with for example I have 700 hubs, the amount of comments I get I couldn't possibly reply to every one of them but if there is a question which is often 1 in 100, then I will definitely reply (I read each and every comment but I definitely don't reply to each and every one- I get hundreds a day here and on other sites- many statements not response oriented/needed) but just because I get a reply doesn't necessarily even mean the person will ever go back to see it, nor will it be necessary for anything but a desperate hubber needing attention (not a bad thing but more of a selfish thing on their part if they require it).

That would be a lot like when someone walks away after thanking you and you nodded your welcome but they didn't see you, you chasing them down to say your welcome- fact is it's not always warranted- a comment is just that, feedback about your hub not a conversation per say.

Then again and again with no new or useful information or questions to ask.

Personally I reply when their is a question or if there is a need or I feel an overwhelming emotional response but in the social web replying to everyone even those who simply said "thank you, great hub" is a bit ridiculous. If what they said in their comment is conclusive i.e. "great information" then there is no need to reply, and your not breaking any code of ethics by absorbing that feedback and appreciating it internally- if they require you to reply solely because they need the attention from you- they should have asked a question to elicit that.

If they do ask a question then a reply is necessary and polite- but to feel entitled to get a response every single comment, is asinine and could even be a waste of the hubbers time as there usually isn't enough time in the day to fit in everything.

It is rather discourteous THEHuG5, not to reply to people that have taken the time to comment regarding what you've posted. You don't need to make them all separate, just do it all in the same box, like a conversation.

Well, I think that you should not try to reply back to every comment on your Hubs, but rather reply back to the ones of real importance. Ones like lol or lmao are of little importance, so try to avoid replying to them, but whichever one that you would deem necessary to reply back to would work.

Not each comment, but if the reader have asked a question in the comment, you must answer it..

Of course. Just because you couldn't see the person personally and that he/she addressed the appreciation of the information you've shared electronically doesn't mean you'll just ignore the compliment.

I'm sure if the comment is a ridicule, it'll receive more attention and response than the praise.

It is just courteous to demonstrate good manners by returning back the appreciation.

Only if you think they're comment is worth commenting on. Is there anything to add to their comment? Sometimes there isn't.

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