Can we escape the tyranny of WhatsApp groups?

theguardian.com

19 pointsmgbmtl3 comments

From https://faq.whatsapp.com/715484576347690/?helpref=hc_fnav

> When you choose to exit a group, it will not notify everyone in the chat thread. When you exit a group, only the group admins will be notified in the chat that you left. This feature aims to help users feel more comfortable about exiting groups they no longer wish to be in.

Can anyone confirm this is actually correct?

I'm in groups where you can see that people have left (a message shows '[a phone number or the contact if they are in your addressbook] left). Not sure if this is a setting that can be toggled. Likewise if an admin removes someone you can see that too.

For group:

Maybe consider Signal if you do not want your content exposed.

Or Telegram if you don’t mind your text content being accessible by Telegram and prefer to be a bit more anonymous.

Can’t win there on both counts.

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