_A lot of times_ people comment based on the title alone. I think it’s more common than one would imagine.
Recently, for the first time in over 15 years here, I've wished often for a "block user" function, so I can gradually weed those zero-effort zero-contributing users out. (If I didn't read HN across 4 or 5 different devices, I'd probably write a browser extension to allow me to do that...)
What happens if they’re the top or middle of a pivotal subthread?
(And the mood I'm in right now, I'd probably block top level posts by blocked users as well)
Edit: If it were me, it’d be cool as hell if you implemented a way to compare - like a toggle on/off - so you could see if there was anything worthwhile with just a skim!
But it is not me, and I still appreciate your sharing.