I have been watching the conversation around this topic from the sidelines but I think something is being missed as highlighted here by Jack two months ago :)

Reposts AND/OR zaps are what can replace likes.

If you can’t zap for whatever reason you can still repost, quote (or comment)

That little extra effort makes it more valuable. For me a “like” has always felt so lightweight that they are almost meaningless. 🤔

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