Comment by ComputerGuru
6 years ago
One long press on WhatsApp to forward (on the same menu as copy, reply, and delete) as compared to a long pressed followed by “more...” to find forward on iPhone (and it was only “recently” added).
6 years ago
One long press on WhatsApp to forward (on the same menu as copy, reply, and delete) as compared to a long pressed followed by “more...” to find forward on iPhone (and it was only “recently” added).
Indeed. Even little frictions like these can go a long way to curb such spamming behavior. As evidenced on HN itself.
The propaganda spread on Whatsapp is happening because of external issues. There are groups of people paid or motivated to spread it on that platform. Such a minor thing wouldn't make any difference in reduction of propaganda spread to people dedicated enough to spread it.
> Such a minor thing wouldn't make any difference in reduction of propaganda spread to people dedicated enough to spread it.
You may have missed the part where I said it wasn’t even available at all until a recent-ish update.
Don’t forget that propaganda is created by dedicated people but it’s viral spread is via innocent, gullible victims. That’s where the inertia in forwarding comes in to play.