[moorhosj]

You could simply add the number of distinct users replying. Seems like a pretty simple fix.

[izzydata]

I'm still not very convinced that replying without liking is an indicator of negativity. Maybe in most cases, but definitely not all cases.

I don't use the like feature on the website at all and often comment on artwork saying how nice it is or whatever.

[moorhosj]

They have all the data to be able to make a relatively simple change like this. They don't want to, likely because it "drives engagement".

[disgruntledphd2]

In general, whenever people say something is relatively simple, and yet this thing has not happened, it can often be a sign that we are missing some hidden complexities.

Not always, but often.

[bradstewart]

I almost exclusively use the like feature.