I think it's a merit thing. If your content is truly worthwhile, is there a need to solicit/ask for stars? Researchers don't beg people to "like/comment/subscri

I think it's a merit thing. If your content is truly worthwhile, is there a need to solicit/ask for stars? Researchers don't beg people to "like/comment/subscribe/star/tweet/etc" in their abstract, it feels odd to ask for a star in this manner.