The general problem is real, but here’s a solution to the specific problem of finding the latest open thread: just click the words “latest open thread,” rather than the comment that displays below it.
Making that a link to the post would be an easy change. In the case of the open thread it is redundant, but perhaps easier to identify as a link. But in the case of the “recent comments” section of the sidebar, it would provide links not currently available.
The general problem is real, but here’s a solution to the specific problem of finding the latest open thread: just click the words “latest open thread,” rather than the comment that displays below it.
I see. I had been trying to click the “on Open Thread” part.
Making that a link to the post would be an easy change. In the case of the open thread it is redundant, but perhaps easier to identify as a link. But in the case of the “recent comments” section of the sidebar, it would provide links not currently available.