Canva Conversation Threads Lack Continuous Scroll Expected in Messaging Apps
Users migrating from GroupMe to Canva's conversation feature find that message threads do not auto-scroll or keep rolling as new messages arrive, breaking familiar messaging conventions. The navigation model requires non-obvious manual steps to follow active discussions, causing users to abandon Canva chat for dedicated messaging tools. The mismatch between expected conversation UX and Canva's implementation is a driver of feature churn.
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