I Often Wonder if others here are unaware that I "Thank"& "Hug" the way we did prior to the instatement of the "Thank"& "Hug" Button?

I Often Wonder at how much time I, and many of my friends spend private messaging "Thanks & "Hugs" Kudos, pictures, replies to threads to friends and others; and why on earth anyone would think that many here do not prefer to reply privately, as it is far more gratifying to those receiving said...because it is not PUBLIC, it is anonymous, it is from the heart.