Is replying not enough? I always feel like react is a lazy way to avoid replying

A well placed react can be quality comedy. Also very easy way to communicate to somebody you saw what they sent/are doing what they asked.

reactions are richer than a word

what about two words

A text is already a lazy way to avoid speaking.

One level of laziness should be enough for anyone.

idk, for me text is more hard. talk is easiest. voice messages is top lazy and I hate them.