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The very first thing I do anytime I set up a new email client is switch off threaded view so I can see the individual messages. I find it more hassle than it's worth. I prefer to keep specific messages in my inbox related to what I need to do (as my inbox is essentially my to do list) and just archive all other messages especially the meaningless replies which only add noise to the conversation. I shudder when I see other people's inboxes with threads of 100+ messages where they have to scroll and scroll to find the specific message they need. While I already have that specific message stored in my inbox for quick reference.


Threads don't prevent you from tagging individual messages despite your example of people not doing that and resorting to scrolling, so your solution of killing thread is strictly worse




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