I love zapping as a way to show I value a comment. BUT, the more options for reacting to content the better. Nostr should be for everyone, even those who are more comfortable liking or commenting than zapping.
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likes are dopamine dressed as validation seducing attention while quietly eroding intention
Plus zaps amounts are not a good global measuring stick for value. 1k sats coming from someone in the US might feel like pocket change for them, but the same amount from a poorer LATAM or African country could be significantly more.
A like, boring as it is, requires the same amount of energy, no matter where you are.
Agreed. For those who can’t or won’t zap, getting a like from them is better than getting no response at all.