@fname

Anmoyingly*, yes apparently it's too much to ask.

* said with empathy

@TrueNorthSpice
I'm genuinely curious if it's a technical limitation or what? It's the reason I almost exclusively use apps.

How do people live like this?!

@fname OMG that's so annoying, or how the timeline can scroll while you're looking at the attached image or embedded video.

I've gotten into the habit of bookmarking everything before following links.

@zazzoo
For the few times I use a web interface, I've tried to get myself into the habit of using 'open in new tab' or window. But I'm an old dog.

@fname Right, yes, that too, but that was already an established habit of mine (open in new tab).