I’ve been wanting to request a reply button for comments, but I’m a little conflicted. Tedious as the current process is (compared to most forums or internet spaces where a “reply” interaction slingshots you into what you’ve been itching to say), there’s something to be said about having to type out the user’s name, complete with that little hyphen for the spaces. There’s a moment of awareness, of who you’re addressing and maybe even why, that’s necessary for the task of @-ing someone. It feels closer to writing a letter than an email. And sure, it may not be necessary, since anyone who comments on a block is notified for all subsequent comments … but it’s a nice ritual.