What exactly does "like" a comment DO?

United States
August 14, 2018 7:55am CST
I mean it is a nice thing to do to acknowledge a person, but I consider responding to them better. So what is the purpose of a LIKE? Do these get a tally at the end of the year and a person wins an award? joking, sorry, I'm twisted. Just wondering the purpose.
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@toniganzon (72317)
• Philippines
14 Aug 18
the person whose actions here I liked will certainly benefit from that, but I won't. So I always respond to a discussion that I find interesting. I just ignore and don't even bother to like those that doesn't catch my attention.
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• United States
16 Aug 18
I think with the volume that is seen here it would be next to impossible to response to everything. Hmmm, might be a goal for a raining day, but I am with you on responses.
@toniganzon (72317)
• Philippines
16 Aug 18
@kprofgames It's impossible to response to everything here because not everything here is interesting at all,
@Mike197602 (15489)
• United Kingdom
14 Aug 18
It can do a few things. Primarily it shows you like something It will also earn something for the person receiving a like. It can also be an acknowledgement that you've read something. Sometimes in a discussion you'll get a lot of responses and some can be similar so you've already said all you've got to say with previous comments. Instead of ignoring the responses giving a like shows you've read it.
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@Mike197602 (15489)
• United Kingdom
14 Aug 18
@myklj999 I agree friend
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@1hopefulman (45125)
• Canada
16 Aug 18
The number of likes determines the "Top Rated Discussions". It let's you know that someone is acknowledging a discussion or a comment you made. It gives you a notification. You also earn from likes.
• Philippines
14 Aug 18
Well, simply if they like the post or not. me, I'm just liking every post I see even if it's a bit controversial.
@BabeSays (8584)
• Mauritius
14 Aug 18
Whenever someone liked your post you earn.