Crossposting meta?

[grundyscribbling]

If I were to start cross-posting meta here (as opposed to just on Tumblr), would folks read/comment?
I like discussion, but trying to have a discussion on Tumblr is... frustrating.

Comments

[grundyscribbling]

I'm not sure linear reading and/or discussion is actually possible on Tumblr. Looking at the reblog chart for any posts that have gone beyond just one or two people is like looking at fractals.

[oloriel]

It is! And even if you manage to keep track of it somehow, unless you're determined to stick with it AND hate all your followers, you'll eventually stop reblogging - which is the only way of commenting at length - simply because you know nobody wants to see the fifth reblog of the same original thread, but with three different discussions going on underneath.

[grundyscribbling]

Usually at that point I start just pulling out quotes of what I want to respond to and making a new post. Which makes it hard to track the discussion back, but at least saves everyone's dash (especially since using cuts is passe on Tumblr?)

[oloriel]

That's an option, but as you say, it makes it hard for other participants to continue tracking the discussion... and it also makes it hard for others who are (against all odds ;)) new to the discussion to know what's already been talked about (especially if, like me, you don't like too many tabs open in your browser ;))!

[grundyscribbling]

Yeah, Tumblr is really not meant for discussion. It's more for likes.