You could just tell them with words.
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I hear ya. That works to a certain degree. Maybe think of it as two different kinds of signals.
Words, which are a lower value signal because of engagement farms, bots, especially ChatGPT… Imagine GPT-10…
And sats, which are a higher value signal because you can’t fake a sat.
Also, relay operators can’t pay for their electricity using my words of affirmation.
How much do you think it costs to run a relay?