WhatsApp adds new group messaging privacy settings

WhatsApp has rolled out a new common sense privacy setting that may also make it more difficult for harmful content to spread through the platform. Starting Wednesday, WhatsApp users will be able to specify who is able to add them to groups, and to accept or reject invitations sent through DMs. 

Now, in WhatsApp's settings, users can choose whether "Everyone," "My Contacts," or "Nobody" can automatically add them to groups. Users can navigate to the settings through Account > Privacy > Groups.

The labels are a bit deceptive, though; selecting "My Contacts" or "Nobody" does not in fact mean that only contacts or "nobody" can send you any group invitations. Instead, it makes users invite you to a group, which you can accept or reject, rather than automatically adding you. (Pretty wild that any stranger could just automatically add you to a group before, TBH!) Read more...