Attendees of Town Halls can see if that there questions are dismissed.

Good day DarianD, and I appreciate the clear explanation of your concern.  

Currently, there is currently no option to hide or disable the Dismissed status for attendees. When attendees view their questions under My Posts, they can see statuses such as Published, In Review, and Dismissed. 

As a workaround, moderators can send a Private Reply before dismissing a question. This allows you to provide context or an explanation to the attendee, which can help reduce confusion and improve the overall experience. 

• To do this, open the Q&A panel, find the question, select Private Reply, send your message and then dismiss the question if needed. 

Notes: 

Private replies are available only when Q&A moderation is enabled. 

Private replies are visible only to the attendee who submitted the question and the moderators. 

Even after receiving a private reply, the attendee will still see the Dismissed status in My Posts. 

Additional information is available in the following resource: Q&A in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Support 

I completely understand how these limitations in Teams can feel disruptive. It’s not just about aesthetics; these differences can genuinely affect how smoothly you work and navigate your day. 

I’m really sorry, I know this isn’t the outcome you were hoping for. As a forum moderator, I hope you understand that I don’t have the ability to modify or escalate product issues directly. However, I strongly recommend submitting your feedback through the Microsoft Teams · Community. This is the most effective way to ensure your voice reaches the product team and can be considered for future improvements.  

Once you've submitted your feedback, feel free to share the link here in the comments. I’ll be happy to upvote it to help bring more visibility. If you prefer, I can also submit this great idea on your behalf. Just let me know, and I’ll post it for you and share the link once it’s published. I’m here to help ensure your feedback gets the attention it deserves. 

Additionally, as other users have raised similar concerns and may not be aware of where to share their feedback, I hope this response helps clarify the situation and suggests a potential next step. Highlighting this information can make it more visible to others in the community who may be facing the same issue, making it easier for them to find guidance and contribute their feedback as well. 

Thank you again for your time and for raising this important usability concern. 

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