Read receipts plus typing indicators... too much information!

It applies heavy pressure and behind that is the motive to monetise attention. Snapchat is the worst for this; it notifies your recipient once you start typing.

I always disable that feature in chat software whenever I am allowed to... (prevent it from sending information about me)

IRCv3 has it. I've tried it. It truly brings modern levels of irritation to this age-old protocol.