You would never see comments of this length on other platforms unless its to do with something political or personal identities! Which in fact is most of the time not even useful discussion!

It is interesting isn't it. Some people think that engagement is low here but on Facebook, it is mostly 'nice post' kinds of comments unless like you say, politics or some other charged content that is mass media driven. I much prefer the style of engagement on Steem and I am glad I have done the work to get it consistently and I am grateful to those who take the time.