I need your feedback

As some of you may have noticed, I'm building a new fediverse / social media platform — #fedibook. The goal is a familiar look and feel, but one that's actually better for your mental health.

I accidentally included likes in the UI without really thinking it through. Not finished or properly tested — and honestly, I'm now wondering whether likes should exist at all.

What I'm considering instead: likes as a private bookmark only. More like a personal favourite — something you save for yourself to find later, but which is never shared with the author or the rest of the #fediverse.

Good idea? And what should they be called? Vote or comments - Thanks.

You are also invited to just the dev server at https://dev1.fedibook.dk follow the development process at first hand.

Most users want Likes - Keep it
57.1%
Make it Bookmarks (private)
21.4%
Make it favourite (private)
21.4%
Remove it all together
0%
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@sindum mastodon already has bookmarks, which I love btw

But to your question: if we're honest, I think many users post motivated mainly by the promise of tactile gratification via shares and likes. If that is not there, then why do we post?

Maybe a less loaded "views" counter on a post would do it?

Without a "hook" that gives some feeling of interaction then what will attract us? I know that "hook" is probably exactly what you don't want, and I salute you for that. ♥️
It's a good question!

@kamstrup Yes - it is exactly my dilemma. Gonna ruminate a little on that. Thank for your view