- If points are (significantly) higher than comments: the submission is very niche or highly technical that a lot of people can appreciate but only a few can meaningful comment. See right now here 120 vs 14
- If comments are higher than points or levitating towards 1:1 ratio: casual topic or flamewar (politics). See the DOGE post on the front page now, 1340 vs 2131
That being said I think "healthy" posts have a 1.5:1 - 2:1 ratio
- If points are (significantly) higher than comments: the submission is very niche or highly technical that a lot of people can appreciate but only a few can meaningful comment. See right now here 120 vs 14
- If comments are higher than points or levitating towards 1:1 ratio: casual topic or flamewar (politics). See the DOGE post on the front page now, 1340 vs 2131
That being said I think "healthy" posts have a 1.5:1 - 2:1 ratio