These metrics are signals. Interestingly, we already have an extreme information asymmetry between platforms and users. The softened version of these moves is t

These metrics are signals. Interestingly, we already have an extreme information asymmetry between platforms and users. The softened version of these moves is to make the experiences more authentic, the less soft version is to increase the information asymmetry even more. You as an individual will be a bit sharper, if what you do is not just herd behaviour - but more coming from your true self, you know. Anyway, the idea is still ok and the site looks nice, congrats on putting it out there.