Google+ Reducing Comments?

[WeegieMovies]

Hi folks, ever since the whole Google Plus integration fiasco, I've noticed that comments on my, and others' videos have totally plummeted. I used to get at least one or two comments within a few days, and they'd slowly trickle in from then on, but in two months, I'd be lucky if I've had 3 comments max.
This sucks because comments are a great way to boost credibility, rankings and interact with your audience. Anyone else noticing this s**t?

 

[PublicSeaLion]

Haven't really noticed a difference, some videos have gone up and some have gone down, but nothing too drastic.

 

[JohnKenShow]

Yes noticed less comments but I have also noticed I have gotten more subs and views since I am now taking advantage of the communities and such on Google Plus.

 

[WeegieMovies]

I am now taking advantage of the communities and such on Google Plus.

What are these? I must confess, I'm a total n00b when it comes to Google Plus.

 

[PressRecord]

Our channels have been slowly moving up... so I have noticed more active users overall. Right now it's slow due to finals week. But that's not Googles fault.... or is it? =O

 

[JohnKenShow]

What are these? I must confess, I'm a total n00b when it comes to Google Plus.

Communities are like fanpages on Facebook. Just promote your self around.

 

[WeegieMovies]

Communities are like fanpages on Facebook. Just promote your self around.

I've really barely used Google Plus. I'll have to look into it haha.

 

[Mauricio]

Yeah my comments for my videos have dropped like crazy. I used to get a lot more

 

[EleniVTV]

I think people can't comment if they don't have a Google + integrated thingy(technical term)

 

[Zolba]

Ye, comments have just plummeted down after G+ arrived. Sadly :/ I wish there was some way of leaving a comment without having to use G+ :/ There are a lot of people you don't want their youtube connected to their person.