I like hierarchical if I can collapse threads I’m not interested in and comment volume is high. I’ve always wished HN would let me do that. Staggered comments c

I like hierarchical if I can collapse threads I’m not interested in and comment volume is high. I’ve always wished HN would let me do that. Staggered comments can get difficult to follow if there are many levels of indentation. With flat, you can always quote someone’s post to make it clear what you are referring to and the time linearity can be compelling, especially if you want to go back and read comments that have arrived since your last visit.