Local quest failure

There are a lot of local quests around now, often many in the same location. It's not currently possible to avoid these quests or opt out of them. I sometimes feel trapped in one area, trying to clear these quests just to avoid the sense of punishment that comes with the "Quest Failed" alert if I leave and let the timer run out.

Local quests should feel like optional activities we can choose complete along the way. They should provide only reward; no need for threats or a sense of punishment if they aren't completed. If we pass through an area without completing the quests, they should just quietly disappear from the sidebar when the timer runs out.