Scarcity Creates Meaning
In a world of infinite likes, every like means nothing. Encores are limited to 5 per month because that limitation is what makes them powerful.
Think of a standing ovation at a poetry reading. You would not give one for every performance. When you do, it means the work truly moved you. On Stanza, receiving an Encore carries that same weight.
Budget resets monthly. Removing an Encore does not refund it.