Notion Silently Deletes Table Data When Editing Templates on Mobile
A user on Android reported that editing a single field in a Notion template caused half the table and existing entries to be deleted without warning, on top of finding the app's mobile interface confusing enough that even AI assistance could not help them complete a basic task. The combination of a destructive edit behavior and steep learning curve undermines trust in the product for less technical users.
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