Like's dont count to Rep, this can be good. For example if somebody helps someone they will click the Thanks button and give them +5 Rep. If someone just agrees with a post they can 'Like' the post, but it doesn't deserve the rep.
Well that's what I think it's for, not entirely sure
The following user thanked I_BULLET_I for this useful post:
I don't think there should be as some people mistake it for the thanks button. But I do think we should keep it in the forum suggestions section so that we can still see who likes the idea but the OP doesn't get rep for it! :y:
The following user groaned Hondarydr for this awful post: