Ask HN: Can we read a message without sending a "read" notification?

Posted by pomdevv on Sunday February 09, 2025 @03:50PM
from the ask-hn dept.

Is there a way to read a message without sending the read notification ?

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Re:Ask HN: Can we read a message without sending a "read" no... by dlcarrier on Sunday February 09, 2025 @04:03PM (#42993948)

'Read' notifications tend to be sent client-side, so it's possible on pretty much every platform. If the official client doesn't support disabling 'read' notifications, look for an open source client. If the official client is open-source, find a trusted fork.

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Re:Ask HN: Can we read a message without sending a "read" no... by pomdevv on Sunday February 09, 2025 @04:11PM (#42994027)

i see thank you

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Re:Ask HN: Can we read a message without sending a "read" no... by dave4420 on Sunday February 09, 2025 @03:57PM (#42993897)

In what context?

I’ve never seen any read notifications on HN.

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Re:Ask HN: Can we read a message without sending a "read" no... by pomdevv on Sunday February 09, 2025 @04:11PM (#42994023)

when you receive a message on communication apps like whatsapp or messenger

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Re:Ask HN: Can we read a message without sending a "read" no... by JohnFen on Monday February 10, 2025 @10:14AM (#43001243)

One of the reasons I strongly prefer SMS and email is the lack of things like read notifications, typing indicators, etc.

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