The point of comments on a post has never been just to comment on a post. It is to open further discussion, share ideas and create a bit of community.
That feature was removed.
This is not a glitch, a mistake, or an accident.
I miss being able to comment and receive comments. But, there is nothing we, the humble users, can do about it.
And no one can see it….
so lets me honest
1. you can still comment
2. the comments are still there
3. the author and the commenter cannot see the comments
4. the only thing that has been removed is the ability to reply