I personally prefer to reward comments over the top level posts, I value the engagement and conversation.
It proves that the person has read my reply, absorbed my content, and thought about it. Something like proof of them having a brain, or something :D
I personally don't agree with everything you post. I keep reading your posts though, because they expand my views beyond what I know. I am also aware that I can have an intellectually challenging conversation with you about the subject matter and the semantics.