Click permalink that is the parent button.
Okay, I get it now. Though it only goes one level back. Jeez aren't I fussy.
Also if I'm looking at my Comment Replies, say, then there is no permalink button. Not the end of the world but it is something that I'd use.
I mean if you wanted to see the entire comment section wouldn't you just click comments at the top?
Of course, and that's what I do. However if the thread is long then you have search for the comment. Again it's not the end of the world.
What I'm suggesting is just a convenience for the user. Though many other sites do it this way, Reddit -- I know, hush my fool mouth -- for instance: Selecting to view the parent displays a lot if not all of the preceding replies. As well when I look at my messages by way of my account a "Context" button is available which displays the complete reply chain.
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