can someone explain to me what's the meaning of favouriting a question instead of boosting or answering it, i'm really confused
@mavica_again To be honest, if I did that it would probably be because I like you but I don't think the question has an answer.
@mrencyclopedia when it's a straightforward "where do i find this thing online" it feels almost demeaning, like you enjoy that i asked the question but won't help others answer it by boosting it. i can't parse it another way
@mavica_again Of course, my response assumes thoughtful intent, which isn't something you can reliably get on social media. As you've pointed out in the past, social media tends to push people into antisocial scrolling and clicking. I'll find myself in that state, which is a sign for me to go do something else.
Is thoughtless interaction better than demeaning intent? Not really. But the former is surely a lot more common than the latter, and is at least not meant personally.
@mrencyclopedia "not meant personally" hits the nail on the head. like i've often said before, social media is anything but.
@mavica_again Yeah, it's a terrible reason but in my experience is slightly better than assuming malice.
I have been known to favorite things out of malice in the past, but usually just when someone is trying to troll me and I want them to know I saw it but did not take their bait.