i dont have this problem but have seen some ss riders put a screw in it......to lock it in permanent - good idea to take it out if u sell it

The leash QR is the most dodgy of all the slingy QR's, always comes undone, tape it shut.

Rather than a screw I know of some SS riders that have placed a cable tie through the stainless release and around the plastic to stop it releasing.

It's a safety system--it's supposed to release. You're asking for trouble for yourself and possibly others if you deactivate it. Not a good idea. I've used it for hundreds of hours and had no problems with it and it works when it's supposed to work. It's like anything else -- you just get your head around it and use it the way it's designed to be used and you get used to it. It's probably the most reliable and solid quick release of all the brands I've seen. Deactivating it with duct tape,a screw or a cable tie is IMHO dangerous and irresponsible.

& while Im here .........
IMHO disarming a quick release as described here is total lunacy.
Unless you have an approved standard, alternative quick release built into your set-up then just dont do it. Apart from your own personal risk you may well find; given that worst case scenario; that you will void all insurance cover and be left open to personally settling any claim for damage or injury you cause even if disabling your QR may not have directly contributed to the calamity.
Sort of like voiding your insurance if you DUI.
IMO (strongest possible) if you dont like it change it for one you do like.
Personally I reckon the sure-fire quick release harness hook is THE BEST harness safety development in kiting ever. If you havent seen one go take a look - so simple, so effective, can be fitted to any harness & so easy to reload if necessary.

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I cannot see anyway that this could create a control problem.

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Safety leash is attached to the front line. If the clip catches back line as well, I assume there could be some sort of a problem.