Them: Faving posts on Mastodon is useless, only the OP sees it.

Me, when a post gets faved: awwww, little internet hug ✨

@Lilliana_S Exactly.

They: You must use this site like I say you should.

Me: I'll use it in good spirit, be nice and friendly, helpful etc....

...but I'll use it how I damn well please, thank you very much :-)