post malone ergo propter malone: because it's going to be really annoying when a conversation you're having with not-the-thread-starter gets axed by the thread-starter

this is either a great idea or a terrible idea. not sure yet

📢 1.87 is rolling out now (2/4) Sometimes a thread gets too heated. Now you can lock a thread retroactively so that only the people you specify (or nobody!) can reply. Also: muting a thread now works more reliably.

Why terrible?

because it's going to be really annoying when a conversation you're having with not-the-thread-starter gets axed by the thread-starter

I imagine that people continuing to post arguing with you, when you're locked out of arguing back, would be exasperating. But conversely I suppose "just mute it yourself and move on with your life" is likely the best move there anyway

I think it depends on the content of the continued discussion, but most of the stuff I'm thinking of should also be able to be reported on other moderation grounds. But that would require a functioning and well-supported moderation system and personnel... so...

can presumably still quote the reply if you want to continue the conversation out of the thread-starters mentions?

yeah that might be sufficient. have to see how it plays out I guess

Just think of it as them giving you a reason not to have to care about another eternal argument.

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