diff --git a/src/session.defaults b/src/session.defaults
index 97c8ebf..59acf50 100644
--- a/src/session.defaults
+++ b/src/session.defaults
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ current_soundpack = string(default="default")
 notify_online = boolean(default=True)
 notify_offline = boolean(default=True)
 open_unread_conversations = boolean(default=True)
-automove_to_conversations = boolean(default=True)
+automove_to_conversations = boolean(default=False)
 notifications = string(default="custom")
 
 [load_at_startup]