[NDT]

I really wonder what the user experience would be like if only the creator of the post could see the "likes" on Instagram and Facebook. Similar to Snapchat, I think it would alleviate some of this anxiety and need for validation if we didn't see how much attention our friends get on social media.

[mLuby]

Good idea! Sounds easy enough to test with a browser extension. :)

[NDT]

It's what I'm planning on doing!

[baud147258]

Like how it's done with the comment upvotes on HN?

[NDT]

Exactly.