I'm kinda of the persuasion that the UX — and yes, I know we have several — needs a mute option that completely removes users of your choice from view. That's just good web design, regardless of whether it's Hive or somewhere else.

I totally agree. To me it seems like an elegant way to improve UX.

I'd like Hive to be a friendlier and more "promotable" venue, as well... and I believe communities might be the best gateway.

I think so too. I think there is a lot of value with communities and more progress with communities will add at least some value to the HIVE ecosystem. I know they are constantly working on communities. I am hoping me creating a TradFi one will give me better insight so I can provide actionable feedback.

I realize I have wandered a bit off topic here

I am all for it. I do it all the time myself lol

Lots of insightful things in this comment. Thank you so much for leaving it!

Happy New Years!