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The only way this happens is if you shrink you're browser or you are using a mobile device, so even if you shorten it like you suggested, things will still be wonky at smaller window sizes.
I know this isn't ideal for everyone but here is something I would like to see done either as a option or by default.
Couple different little mock ups, notice on both, the post link is still in place which is something that annoys me in the current default mobile view.
All controls (would require extra click for like/reply/quote)