First of all I hope that people see my post and if so, that they read it. Hopefully they like the content and if they do that they comment on it and upvote it. And the cherry on top is always if a bigger account gives me an upvote.
As I do a lot of photography, I always hope people like it and tell me that they like it.
Geez! How demanding! :D
The comments help a lot don't they? I have found that those who stick around the longest are those who comment and engage with the comments they receive.
Support comes in many forms
haha :) It´s not always given that my posts get seen, what also depends on the time I´m posting.
I´m happy about any sort of engagement, if it is upvotes or comments. I don't mind if someone comments on my post but don't upvote, as long as the comment does not read "beautiful photography" or something like this.
I agree on that point. Very important for me to answer every comment.
some only see the comments as engagement but the upvotes are also - much like a read receipt - with autos being "I read you once upon a time and might again" :D