Yeah, I read your thoughts on this the other day and there's definitely some merit to that view. But overall, I find zapping to be a direct way of supporting what you want to see more of. Whereas likes are just straight up pointless. Perhaps the only thing they help is the algorithm.

One thing I like about SN is the fact that there is no like button. I wish nostr got rid of it as well. It's fiat af.

public zaps are a breeding ground for virtue signalling

Yeah but if it's of no use/value, don't interact with the post at all... likes are fiat, that's all I'm saying ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

maybe are just people that value more their sats than zapping a random GM post...