It would be nice to have a button to express "Sorry you're suffering; hugs, sympathy." Favoriting a sad status seems a little sadistic. An emoji looks oblivious, and written messages might appear like you're The Vampire Angel of Sympathy, stalking the miserable. It seems so cold just to let a "feeling lousy today" status stand alone.
@Berthavlix Favourites mean only what we decide they mean...
@mattskala That would be nice. If people understand that the star can be support, not just "yeah!" then that would be enough.