I so wish I could just think my responses into the comments without that nasty typing step,

I always feel this way about writing fic. I wish I could just press my brain against a piece of paper and the brainprint would be my story. It's an interface design problem. *g*

being more willing to post one-line responses so people know I at least heard them even if I don't say anything smart or interesting

I think that's a good idea and one that I should try to follow. I've come to the realisation recently that most social exchanges boil down to: "I'm alive. You're alive. That's good." So I don't always need to have a lot to say beyond that.

This post took forty minutes to write.

I really appreciate you taking that time over me. *hugs*

I think often people underestimate the time everyone else spends here, and worry that they themselves are unusually slow.

It helps to know that, certainly. I guess I should spend some time prioritizing.