Fair enough. Not all content works everywhere, especially if it’s just cross posts of what goes to other platforms. Even if not hanging around and chatting for the sake of chatting, being active enough here to know your audience and learn what works and what doesn’t is the only way to get increased engagement. Doesn’t mean Nostr doesn’t work, just that you may not have the time to put into it. And that’s a fair conclusion if so. 

 I wonder if likes are the best metric to measure 'engagement'. 

Some of those likes on threads are likely to be artificial I suspect. Its been studied and has an effect on the way you perceive engagment. 

I prefer the blindfold off and nostr. I say something and someone likes, OK.

 But I don't want to have a like to feel good. For that I just go talk to my dog!