To be annoyed at people who turn off 'read' receipts on WhatsApp?

[PrincessOfPreschool]

So basically you will never get blue ticks from them.

I know a few people who do this and it really annoys me because I now assume they've seen it but don't rant to reply. I keep my ticks on because sometimes I'm not able to check my phone frequently. I'd rather someone know I haven't seen their message yet, not that I'm ignoring them, or maybe I have seen it and just forgotten to reply - so they can prompt me.

I find it weirdly controlling that someone doesn't want me know they've read my message. Of course, you don't know when an email has been read, or a phone message listened to, but WhatsApp has that function which I think is great.

If you're someone who turns off the blue ticks, can you tell me why...

I didn’t even know you could turn them off, so I’ve learnt something! I also don’t have people demanding I reply straight away (or demand that of anyone else) so have never thought about it. It can be useful to know if a message has been read in certain situations, but can’t say it consumes me.

Christ if anyone pulled me up about "read" ticks I'd have to reasses our relationship

I never knew you could turn the tick off! Done it now. Thanks

Mine are off because sometimes I read them, but I don't have time to reply so I don't want to seem rude.

Sending an email or message is good as you can send anytime. Reading or responding to it is whenever the recipient wants. If you want an immediate or faster response, best to telephone

I stayed friends with someone like that and she completely flipped out when I went away with a guy I was dating for a weekend to somewhere without reception. It was almost scary, she was like a jealous girlfriend. I gave her another chance but in the end she just couldn’t handle me having a life outside of her. It’s sad but she needs to learn it will turn people off and the fault is with her - not others - so monitoring their behaviour is not where her focus should be. It should be on her own! Felt like a weight had lifted when I stopped being friends with her and don’t miss her. I’ve realised I had a habit of picking up friends I felt sorry for and always regretted it.

I totally get what you’re saying, I’m also a bit of a magnet for people I feel bad for. But I will end friendships if it gets too much. This girl is a kind person at heart, she’s just lonely, but I know where my line is and should she cross it I will act. Thanks though, I appreciate your point.

Mine are off as I also get contacted my work contacts during non working hours. I don't want them knowing I've seen the message until I'm in work

Yes they can. They can highlight the message then click info on the 3 dots in the right had corner. Try it lol

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