[envy2]

So, I completely understand the concerns about moderation on Facebook itself.

But what would you actually have anyone do about WhatsApp? It's an end-to-end encrypted messaging app, and the whole purpose of end-to-end encryption (which, last I checked, HN was generally in favour of) is that there is no way to surveil or moderate the content of someone's communications.

[ashleshbiradar]

The intent behind talking about WhatsApp wasn't in terms of moderation, but just WhatsApp-a Facebook product, used as a tool used to spread hate/misinformation for political gains.

edit: and how Whatsapp in general has fractured the information-media ecosystem, sending shock-waves across the democracy.

[gruez]

>It's an end-to-end encrypted messaging app, and the whole purpose of end-to-end encryption (which, last I checked, HN was generally in favour of) is that there is no way to surveil or moderate the content of someone's communications.

AFAIK group chats aren't e2e, and that's where most of the misinformation is shared.

[captn3m0]

Group chats are E2E in Whatsapp. You’re thinking of Telegram.