For years, users have requested more forceful forms so that their messages in groups are not invisible. Now, the finishing platform seems to respond by implementing a global mention: it is enough to put before @everyone To the message so that this arrives with alert to all the members of the group, regardless of their state of silence.
This type of functions already exist on platforms such as Slack o Discord To highlight urgent ads. The difference here is that, in WhatsAppit could have a more disruptive effect: even those who have the silenced group will receive the alert.
At the moment, The function is in test In the beta version for Android, and in English, although it is expected to arrive translated into other languages later.
How will @Everyone work?
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In writing @everyone Followed by the message, all group members will receive a special notification.
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The mention forces to deliver visibility, even if some contacts have the silenced group.
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In this initial phase, it is not clear if who sends the message must be administrator, or if the function may be restricted by users.
This implementation seeks that important ads or urgent notices do not go unnoticed, especially in broad groups.
Advantages, risks and recommendations
Advantages
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Ideal for urgent messages: last -minute warnings, strong or reminding changes.
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Avoid dispersion: all members receive the message in a prominent way.
Risks
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It can become discomfort if used frequently or informal chats.
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Saturation of notifications for users who prefer silence in certain groups.
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Lack of control: If anyone can use @everyone, you can abuse the tool.
To moderate its use, WhatsApp could limit it to administrators or allow each user to deactivate it. With @everyone, WhatsApp It adapts an old idea of Messenger to the era of the mass groups. Now it remains to know when it will be available for everyone and how its use will be moderated to serve as a useful tool, and not as constant discomfort.
