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Is there a way to turn off swiping between threads?

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applegrumbling · 02/04/2025 07:56

I use MN on the Safari browser on my iPhone. I never swipe between threads on purpose, as it’s not how I like to browse. However I regularly swipe between threads by accident, both while trying to write posts and while scrolling up and down. I don’t have this problem on any other site and I don’t think it’s realistic to somehow relearn how to scroll in a web browser. Can I turn off the function where swiping changes the thread? If this isn’t possible now could you consider making it an option? Would be interested to know if anyone actually uses it on purpose, as I can’t imagine people want to swipe through to random threads like that!

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HurdyGurdy19 · 17/05/2025 12:42

Until I read this thread, I wasn't aware of this feature. I've just tried and I am one of the 40%.

Obviously it's never affected me before, but I will try using it to see how useful I find it

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