Wild West on WhatsApp? Are you kidding me? Are you serious when you say that! Even though it sometimes seems as if there are no rules with Messenger, the exact opposite is the case. We reveal 9 rules that you shouldn’t break on WhatsApp. Otherwise you risk being expelled.
WhatsApp rules you shouldn’t break
WhatsApp is the most popular messenger in the world. It doesn’t work without rules. That’s exactly why the group has it in the terms of use laid out nine important rulesthat no one is allowed to break. Otherwise the account will be blocked.
- Insult users
You are not allowed to insult, threaten or harass other users or make or share racist or ethnically offensive statements.
- Incite violenceWhatsApp may not be used to incite violence, illegal or otherwise inappropriate actions. This also applies to sharing violent crime content.
- Fake News
Messenger may not be used to spread fake news with intentional falsehoods, misrepresentations or misleading statements.
- Send spamWhatsApp users are not allowed to spread “communications such as mass messages”. The use of “auto-messaging” or “auto-dialing” is also prohibited. Messages or calls that were pre-recorded and sent automatically at a specific time are not allowed. There is only an exception if you have approval from WhatsApp.
- Pretending another identity
There is no real name requirement on WhatsApp. Users can only be identified by their telephone number. The name can be freely chosen. You are not allowed to pretend to be another person here. But nicknames are allowed.
- Distribute malware
Files can also be sent via WhatsApp. You are not allowed to use Messenger to distribute viruses or other malware.
- Spying on users
You are not allowed to spy on users via WhatsApp. No information may be obtained from or about users in an impermissible or unauthorized manner.
- Changing cell phone numbers too frequently
WhatsApp is tied to a cell phone number. There is no account where you log in with a username and password. If you change your cell phone number too often, WhatsApp can at some point exclude you from the verification process.
- Hack WhatsApp or manipulate code
Anyone who tries to hack the messenger or manipulate the code in any way will be blocked immediately.
We’ll tell you in the video what you can do on WhatsApp:
You must report WhatsApp violations yourself
WhatsApp only tracks violations if users report misconduct. Since the messages are end-to-end encrypted, you have to take action yourself if you notice problems. Only then can WhatsApp do something about it.
