XF 2.2 Is it possible to move similar threads to sidebar? when posting?

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It seems that the similar threads feature is quite intrusive for my users, they frequently end up clicking a similar thread link when making new thread accidentally. Is it possible to move the similar threads to sidebar, or below the rich text editor?

 

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Or maybe, is it possible to change the links on similar threads to open new tabs? This way the user will stay at the 'posting new thread' page, while the link for a similar thread is opened in a different tab.