Cranky guy on the internet is definitely not how we would categorize you, Josh! 👻 But yeah, totally agree with ya 😵

I've always wondered about that, IRL and online 😅 I just view it as people wanting direct connection/engagement with the OP despite the answer they're looking for being threaded in discussion already

.. but, if we're talking design, maybe something like bubble links in-post for Qs with As already?