Yes this is a recent regression .. if you can't find a bug already you should file one and post it here.
Phil Victor Kazmirenko wrote: > Hello! > > I've downloaded 2002030908 and found strange behavior. In Messenger while > rading news (I use offline) if focus placed on message body > (right-bottom pane in 3-pane view) space bar and 'n' do not advance to > next message. However, 'Next' button on toolbar works. When subjects > pane is focused (right-top) then both shortcuts work. > Have anybody seen same effect? Should I fill a bug? >
