Users Express Frustration Over 'Controlling' People who Turn Off 'Read' Ticks on WhatsApp

When it comes to messaging on WhatsApp, not being able to see when someone was last online or having the blue ticks next to your message hidden can be frustrating. One person took to Mumsnet to express their annoyance with friends who turned off these read receipts, labeling them as "controlling". The poster preferred to know that someone hadn't responded yet rather than assuming they were being ignored. They believed that keeping the read receipts on allowed for the possibility that the recipient hadn't seen the message or had simply forgotten to reply, giving them a chance to follow up. This is prepared by SSP.

The poster found it strangely controlling that someone wouldn't want them to know their message had been read, especially considering WhatsApp's function to indicate read messages. They questioned those who disable the blue ticks, wanting to understand their reasoning behind it.

In the comments, there were differing opinions. Some argued that it could be seen as controlling to insist on knowing whether a message had been read, emphasizing that everyone has the right to keep that information private. Others shared the sentiment and mentioned that they also turn off read receipts on various platforms, including MS teams, prioritizing their messages instead of focusing on the sender.