Popular messaging app Whatsapp
Whatsapp is also working on a feature that allows the user to verify forwarded messages on the web. As of now, the feature is available in Whatsapp’s beta version of Android and iOS. The new feature will be available for all the users soon.
has put a limit on forwarding
messages to one person from five.
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| WhatsApp limits forwarding message to one chat |
Whatsapp has set a limit to frequently forwarded messages to one chat at a time to stop the spread of misinformation of Coronavirus.
Earlier, Whatsapp allows the users to send the frequently forwarded messages to five chats at a time. Whatsapp said this limit led to a 25% decrease in people sending forwarded messages.
"Last year we introduced users to the concept of messages that have been forwarded many times. These messages are labeled with double arrows to indicate they did not originate from a close contact. In effect, these messages are less personal compared to typical messages sent on WhatsApp. We are now introducing a limit so that these messages can only be forwarded to one chat at a time.
Is all forwarding bad? Certainly not. We know many users forward helpful information, as well as funny videos, memes, and reflections or prayers they find meaningful. In recent weeks, people have also used WhatsApp to organize public moments of support for frontline health workers. However, we've seen a significant increase in the amount of forwarding which users have told us can feel overwhelming and can contribute to the spread of misinformation. We believe it's important to slow the spread of these messages down to keep WhatsApp a place for personal conversation."
WhatsApp also mentioned that it is working with NGOs and government agencies to provide accurate information about the virus, with the platform setting up a Coronavirus information hub
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