Are you using hashtags regularly? I follow #asknostr and because of it, I saw your note.
Could be because nostr clients don't have algos "yet" and notes are passing by unnoticed without waiting for you/us with algo suggestions.
I like it this way. A completely naked and random things and thoughts. I was even against likes integration but they are so deeply buried in people conscious, that they can't live without likes anymore apparently.
Engage in other notes and engagement will follow.
For some, simple GM / GN / PV work great 😃