There are indeed plenty of people willing to engage and happy with a comment. It all depends on you if the answer and how long that answer will be. I am sure you know what is needed to start a chat, Just dropping a note is not enough replying and answering the reply, showing interest is the key and sharing a bit of you. I like it although I also admit at times I lack the time although most of the time I spend on Steemit is commenting and reading, instead of writing (I have to change that).

I believe of all the things I do on Steemit being a curator is what doesn't take me much time. The reason is I have a large network and know who comments and where I can find them (it helps if you read a lot and upvoting is already a habit I also have a good memory and next to that wherever I go if I see something good I save the link).

If you only read comments you will see a completely different side of Steemit (or a different world) and right now I like that part way better than the post. Why? Because it's free from the templates, always the same titles, topics, and so on.

I am not sure if I will apply for curator again. So far I have no plans.

A great evening/night to you and thanks for the mention and on behalf of everyone your support.