Megan, yes, it is disappointing — you have options.

🚩 If someone claps but does not highlight or comment, that's red flag No.1. » I don't check their account.

🚩 If someone follows, without reading any of your work, that's Red Flag No.2

» I don't check their account.

A genuine reader will always read, (check your stats to verify), highlight or leave a comment. If a comment is non-generic, I come over to visit an writer's account.

Best of all, the Block button works in response to trashy ways.:)

All the best to you!