aJAKARTA Meta will add a new policy to solve spam problems on WhatsApp. The company will limit the number of monthly messages a person can send without reply.
For example, if previously users could send messages to someone without restrictions, now the number of bubble chats would be calculated by Meta. If it exceeds the limit, users will not be able to send messages again until the recipient returns. This policy will be tested immediately.
Meta has confirmed this plan to TechCrunch. They said that this policy would target all users, either WhatsApp users with regular accounts or those using business-specific accounts.
"All messages sent by users and businesses to others will be counted in this new monthly limit, unless they get a reply," Meta said. "If you meet someone at a conference and send three messages, it will be counted within that limit."
Although the specific limit details have not been disclosed, Meta believes that this change will not greatly affect ordinary users. This policy is more aimed at 'people and businesses who often send messages and spam to others'.
Meta also has not detailed the location of the testing of this restriction feature. They only mentioned that trials will be available in several countries in the coming weeks. It is possible that Indonesia will be included in the list of test countries.
Efforts to fight spam have emerged when WhatsApp is also preparing to introduce a new feature. WhatsApp will bring a new username, a new feature that can make it easier for connections without the need to share phone numbers.
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