+ @doc """
+ Returns `true` if the distance to target object does not exceed max configured value.
+ Serves to prevent fetching of very long threads, especially useful on smaller instances.
+ Addresses [memory leaks on recursive replies fetching](https://git.pleroma.social/pleroma/pleroma/issues/161).
+ Applies to fetching of both ancestor (reply-to) and child (reply) objects.
+ """