What are nested comments?

Nested comments refer to a structure in which replies to an original comment are displayed directly underneath that comment, creating a hierarchy that makes it easier to follow discussions. This format allows for a more organized conversation, letting users see the initial comment alongside its associated responses.

By having comments directly under the original comment, it becomes simpler for readers to engage with specific points within the thread, providing context for responses and facilitating clearer conversations. This layout is commonly used in social media platforms, forums, and various online communities, where a robust discussion might emerge from a single initial comment.

The other options do not accurately capture the essence of nested comments: comments collected at the end of a post do not maintain the hierarchical reply structure; comments viewable only by the original author suggest a privacy aspect that is not typical of nested comments; and archived comments imply that they are stored for later retrieval without the interactive component of real-time discussion inherent in nested comment threads.