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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!

HebeMumsnet · 02/04/2025 13:00

Hi there @applegrumbling. Thanks for your feedback. This is something we're still considering. About 40% of our users have this swipe facility currently and we're still evaluating how it's going before we make any further decisions so we appreciate everyone's thoughts on it.

HebeMumsnet · 09/04/2025 09:55

Morning, everyone.

@EmeraldRoulette We're afraid it's not possible with this one to move individuals out, unfortunately, but we do want to hear everyone's feedback so we can get this to work better.

For those of you who are being 'swiped' when you're trying to cut and paste. Think that's @EmeraldRoulette , @TwoLoonsAndASprout , @FortyElephants , @EmpressaurusKitty and @TheSassyAmberNewt could you please share the following info:

  • device, model and browser you are using mumsnet on when the copy/paste issue happens
  • a screen recording if possible
We've been trying unsuccessfully to recreate the problem so that info would really help. Thank you.
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