Every time i see a like button in an app i ask myself what is liking? 

(i know the UX teams at these companies have had this question too)

When you see a sad post on Twitter and like the post does that mean you like what happened?
Reactions are somewhat better

I find reactions just as confusing, if not more. Am I laughing with the post, or at it? Am I angry because of the post, or angry at the person who posted? I’m not sure reactions solve any of the ambiguity.

Oh no, I’m sorry for this philosophical crisis 😅

Twitter used to be “favorites” and it was a ⭐️ instead of a ❤️. I guess it’s open to interpretation whether or not you “endorse” the content of what you’re liking or saving it for later. 

E.g.: Ted cruz liking a specific tweet on 9/11

I read this reply every morning and I have no answer to it honestly just more questions

always weirded out by this. i think a 'like' acts as an 'empathy' button; for excitement, sadness, or any emotion/idea, that the poster had when posting or exhibits within the post.

I see it as "I heard you." Telegram's style of reaction makes sense to a point, but I don't think it fits with the Twitter experience.

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