i would like the last read indicator to be made static but i dont see that happening it would be nice if its an option. its very easy to lose your place with a timed and disappearing last read indicator. static in this sense meant to be more like discord. it is static until you navigate away.
Yeah unfortunately there are no plans to make any changes here. For context we have been asked for every possible permutation of this, some people for example want the read marker to be cleared the instant they enter the room, the opposite of what you're asking for. In the end we had to make a choice as supporting multiple options here would be a nightmare so no settings either.