That’s a tough question.

I think it depends on our intentions. If we have good intentions, maybe just leaving a clap is fine.

But a long time ago, comments played a crucial role in growing on Medium.

When you commented, it helped both you and your readers grow together. Writers would get $0.20 from a clap, comment, and highlight, while commenters would get noticed by the algorithms.

But now, writers only get $0.05— a 75% decrease. Commenters might feel like they’re wasting their time.

It’s not a win-win game anymore.

Plus, if you comment too much, you risk having your account revoked.

That’s why genuine engagement is more important than ever.