Canva DM Inbox Sorted by Confusing Algorithm
Canva users find the DM inbox sorted by an opaque algorithm rather than chronologically, making it hard to track conversations. This creates friction for users relying on Canva for design collaboration and communication. The lack of fix despite user reports signals neglect of the messaging UX.
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surfaced semanticallyDM inbox sorted by recent reply instead of received time
Users want their direct message inbox sorted chronologically by when messages were received, not by their own most recent reply. The current sorting makes it easy to lose track of unanswered messages. No setting exists to change this behavior.
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