When looking at blogs and different news sites that allow people to write comments, I prefer to read what others have to say rather than leave my own comments. I think it is because I feel that I don't have much new to say other than "good point", or "I never thought of doing it that way".
According to the articles, these are not worthy comments. I know it is important to provide feedback for people, and I love getting feedback (although I have not gotten any comments from others yet), as a way to build communities. Maybe I have not found the right place or haven't read anything that has gotten me fired up enough to respond to.
When it comes to students posting their writing online I think it would be important to screen the comments first, but the students need to know that not all comments are positive, and some of them are just trying to make them a better writer. Also, comments about other comments made, whether answering questions asked or making new comments, should be scrutinized as to the validity of their responses. For example, it you go to an "expert's" blog and ask a question, the answer given back in another comment may not be from an expert too. Consider the source.
Given the nature of my classes, I don't think I would be having students post something, and requiring other students to respond. I may only have one or two students in the same subject area. I think I would be helpful for me to respond to their writings though.
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