I like this idea, whether or not any other suggestions are put into practice, though I suggest that there be a way to opt out of using it (with a different/complementary signal that you’re doing so, rather than showing as always or never active) - there are periods when I only have the time or energy to skim the blog, but not comment, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who finds themselves in that position or simply prefers privacy.
I like this idea, whether or not any other suggestions are put into practice, though I suggest that there be a way to opt out of using it (with a different/complementary signal that you’re doing so, rather than showing as always or never active) - there are periods when I only have the time or energy to skim the blog, but not comment, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who finds themselves in that position or simply prefers privacy.
I agree. You shouldn’t be expected to manually delete your cookies in order to manipulate activity indicators.