People sitting on their likes like they will depreceate in value.
Is it the giving coins to beggars mentality? I am almost sure.
Or is it about giving a vote to something?

Me? I give likes left and right, there are bookmarks, hearts, and stars flying out of my finger tips!

But on something like artstationhq or Cara, I noticed I am the same, sitting on my likes, wanting to send a message instead of vibes: which work by this artist looks like the best work? asca

And I think I get it:

Source: My Threads Account Mario Breskic