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Momentum scrolling plugins disrupt natural web browsing by altering the predictable scrolling behavior users rely on. They can degrade usability, hinder accessibility, and negatively impact performance on lower-end devices. Such plugins introduce unnecessary animations, making websites difficult to navigate for users with disabilities or those prone to motion sickness. The added complexity often results in higher maintenance costs and can reduce overall site functionality.

Don't Fuck With Scroll

100% sure this link will appear on my company’s filter report

Totally agree. I closed many beautiful website immediately because of this momentum scrolling effect.

All websites on safari are displayed with momentum scrolling by default. All websites on phone, nevermind the browser are displayed with momentum scrolling by default. Is implementing it for only windows browsers, aka chrome, such an evil thing to do, as being portraied? Do not think so.

The internet used to be fun and have personality. Websites were experiences and a canvas for creativity. Now everything is pushed to be the same, cookie cutter bland B2B B2C “experience”. If one wants to give their users an interface that is interesting, obfuscated and a bit challenging, go for it. Make The Internet Fun Again MIFA. Those with their attention spans intact will be rewarded.