User blog comment:Cristina7/Introducing Discussions, a New Platform For Engaging Your Community/@comment-4193424-20170102212627/@comment-27583260-20170131050111

I understand why they have taken the 'lazy loading' approach. We've had discussion threads with over 1000 replies.

But I also agree with what you're essentially saying... having the option to load replies based on the first reply, instead of the latest bunch of replies would indeed be very helpful. Don't you think that would help yourself out in this situation? I personally know it would for us in certain situations.

If something like this were to be implemented (and it really should), I'm still not sure who should have the control... the original poster? or every person? or both?