this_is_a_bit_more_readable.rb

# This is more "Ruby", and I agree that I don't necessarily agree with 
# all the syntax choices. The else condition isn't required as the
# function returns nil if no other code paths executed. You could argue
# that, that is a regression waiting to happen though.

def just_one_kind_of_response? item, controller
  case controller
  when 'actions'
    item.comments.blank? or item.suggestions.blank? or detail.comments.blank?
  when 'thoughts'
    item.comments.blank? or item.suggestions.blank?
  when 'suggestions'
    item.comments.blank? or item.actions.blank?
  end
end