diff --git a/src/bp-activity/bp-activity-template.php b/src/bp-activity/bp-activity-template.php
index b4240b2..f6b532e 100644
--- a/src/bp-activity/bp-activity-template.php
+++ b/src/bp-activity/bp-activity-template.php
@@ -3073,7 +3073,12 @@ function bp_activity_can_comment_reply( $comment = false ) {
 		$comment = bp_activity_current_comment();
 	}
 
-	if ( ! empty( $comment ) ) {
+	// Neutralize activity_comment.
+	if ( 'activity_comment' === bp_get_activity_type() ) {
+		$can_comment = false;
+
+	// Process comment.
+	} elseif ( ! empty( $comment ) ) {
 
 		// Fall back on current comment in activity loop.
 		$comment_depth = isset( $comment->depth )