Interesting you get alerts for replies on deleted messages. I deleted and reposted as a stand alone as that’s what I originally intended to do.

I agree though, I think the correct solution for OP is migrate, and that’s what they said they’re going to do. Fortunately, accounts are free and the points meaningless.

I don’t think ignoring is that bad a solution though. Rarely is Lemmy so active downvoted comments are relegated to the shadowrealm.