Yelp facilitates interactions between users by allowing them to give each other compliments. These compliments are often reciprocated, creating a system of exchanging positive feedback. This motivates users to post more reviews and interact more on the site. As a result, many Yelp reviews take on a personal, subjective style as users develop profiles and focus on their own popularity. By structuring compliments, Yelp is able to improve its user data and engagement, even if users' priorities shift towards self-promotion over unbiased reviews of businesses.