Gregory's Server@Mastodon This is disappointing at best, and anti-community at worst. Spontaneous conversations are what makes the social part of the Web (and other parts of the Internet) great, and why we're here today.
If someone thinks that a person unknown to them, who replies or comments on something they post, is "a stranger offering unsolicited advice" in a negative way, then something is drastically wrong somewhere.
@qmacro @Mastodon If it's unclear, there's nothing actually preventing you from writing your reply. In fact, clicking "Got it" takes you to the compose screen. It only reminds you you're about to speak to someone who doesn't know you, and who they are.