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

1 points by pomdevv ↗ HN
Is there a way to read a message without sending the read notification ?

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dave4420
In what context?

I’ve never seen any read notifications on HN.

pomdevv
when you receive a message on communication apps like whatsapp or messenger
JohnFen
One of the reasons I strongly prefer SMS and email is the lack of things like read notifications, typing indicators, etc.
dlcarrier
'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.