Click & drag without moving objects?

In some cases enabling the "Object Selection by Path Only" option in the application preferences may help.

In some other cases the enclosed mode may also help (see https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/selecting-objects.html).

And sometimes the Magic Wand tool can help as well.

Hello @cronoklee,

Thanks for reaching out. I understand that this functionality is important to you. Would you mind creating a UserVoice for this feature request (https://adobe.ly/3XKeU1K) and adding your comments there? Doing this will help us prioritize this request, and you will be notified of any updates.

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need assistance. We'd be happy to help.

Thanks,

Anubhav