I agree. Even this board is a form of social networking. It’s somwthing you really can’t escape in the digital world.You're not doing anything wrong, 'likes' are usually self-serving and are not about the person getting the like but rather the one giving it.
Your comment about social media in general is reflected here in these forums. People think they are making friends, finding validation, preaching to the converted when it's all just fleeting. A pass time for entertainment.
There is something I miss with everyone being so into Facebook etc. They used to be the ones that would Email me and now they expect me to hangout on Facebook! Not going to happen.