Some people believe there's no purpose to "liking" something on Mastodon since it doesn't affect any algorithm.
Not the case.
It does something incredibly valuable: it acknowledges people.
Which is incredibly powerful, and is all the more important *because* it's not connected to gaming any algorithm.
By liking something on Mastodon, you are doing it honestly -- without any agenda at play other than that you like it.
So go ahead. Click that like button for its own sake.
@atomicpoet great comment.
I'm new here and since arriving often saw folks posting that likes are irrelevant and it's all about the boost. I think your take on it is very important.
I don't always want to boost a comment nor reply to it, but actually do like it so I liberally tap the "like" icon.
@jph @atomicpoet that's such a great point!
I know likes, etc are not important in the grand scheme of things, but it does mean something when others like something I post. Means I've said or shared something others agree with or appreciate.
Usually I get few to no "likes" and that's fine, but when I do get some it means I'm not just typing into a vast, vacuous void.
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