Yes we read the written words. The reason for all the comments may be due to the poll options where two of the three ask for comments in addition to voting.
Also isn't all feedback good otherwise a poll thread with just the votes and no comments becomes rather dull.
Keep them within the NSC family rather than pushing them out to the corner flag. If they have something worthwhile to say lets welcome it, rather than ignoring.
Always with the proviso of banishment if they over step too often