Hello again @jericsinger Thank you for being so candid, your loyalty means a lot to us, and I completely understand why it feels frustrating to wait on a fix/workaround. 
Currently, the layout system overhaul that will fix this issue is on the back burner. It hasn't been forgotten, though, even if our engineering focus is on the new app builder. We do still plan on revisiting the layout engine as part of our maintenance of the classic building experience, but can't give any specific timeline.
In the meantime, are you open to converting your classic apps? The new React-based architecture eliminates most, if not all, of these bugs related to the drag-and-drop layout system. We'd be happy to talk through the process and answer any questions during Office Hours! 
- Regular Office Hours run every Tuesday and Thursday 2pm EST: great for all Retool questions
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