really good posts are likely to still get noticed
I'm not sure I can completely agree with that. I've seen good posts and good comments (that have been made later on a post) languishing when early comments and posts get all the attention.
Also, if people don't bother commenting on something if it's deemed too old then I feel that is affecting the "life cycle" of posts as people can move very quickly on.
I especially agree with the point about good comments getting overlooked if they weren't made early. The little blue flag that indicates new comments have been made since you last read a post is helpful, but maybe there's another innovation to be had there.
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