Can I be brutally honest here? You memo guys lost it somewhat when you added the modals. I understand how such features lead to more experience however they do not add to the UX
I guess I just thought it felt cluttered and confusing kind of, especially on mobile and brought in at the same time as the new flatter hierarchy. Excuse me, you are doing a great job.
OK, this is weird, but on desktop if I click the reply to open the reply area, then click sort of above the word Message in the empty spot, a modal comes up with the replies.
Oh, guess it's same on mobile as desktop. Talking about modals for replies, for a time if was a number on the reply button clicking it brought replies up in modal. Not now though.