I get it, but even for something worthwhile, it only creates the illusion of the project being popular. So they go forward with their big idea and the next announcement is crickets, or nobody is using their stuff. Then they have to resort to tricks and gimmicks again, only to once again receive the "this is such a great idea and truly inspires me to continue" comments, but nobody is using their offering.
Or the project might look legit but it's phony. All they want is attention. I'll never forget one rapper dude buying votes nonstop then insisting those were his fans. Dude was convinced he was the shit because he was "trending."
Organic approval and support is important. Helps gauge whether you're on the right track or not. I've been using Threads but won't buy premium and one of the main reasons is because it comes with that fake approval in the form of "more rewards."
I totally get where you're coming from. And I also know we won't be seeing a more productive method of promoting any time soon. Not arguing. Just sharing my perspective. Did people vote for this post because they like the idea or because they got a free lunch? Regardless of what the answer is, it still created a situation where you can only wonder.