πŸ’― it’s been an active discussion lately with #damus (optionally) allowing TestFlight users to get rid of the πŸ€™ reaction button.

I definitely fall into the #onlyzaps camp where comments, re-posts, and zaps are much more valuable than a meaningless reaction. My instinct is that they also increase engagement and interaction among users versus just tapping a like button.

Either way, this is an awesome experimental playground, and we will figure it out!

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You mention it’s in Test Flight.

What are the odds it either (a) Rolls out Damus-wide after a beta round or (b) Becomes only an option for a sub-set of users?

As much as I do like the ability to like and/or zap depending on the post, I hope the final rollout is standard regardless of the user (ie, likes and/or zaps for all OR #zapsonly for all).

Not sure! I think that depends on how it goes the next few weeks. And that something only #[4]​ can answer. We are learning more and more about this little experiment every day! Personally, I’ve noticed that I try to engage more rather than just tap the πŸ€™.

hmm not sure zaps will trigger less dopamine πŸ€”

but at least you get sats 🧑

yeah absolutely awesome playground ⚑️

One facilitates value for value, and acknowledgement that you’re contributing something to your community that someone is willing to do proof of work to support. The other is pure vanity.

One is signal, the other noise.