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The facts
- Apple introduced iMessage, with read receipts, in iOS 5 in 2011. Wikipedia
- WhatsApp's blue double check marks, which show that a message was read, rolled out in November 2014. Wikipedia
- "Left on read" means someone opened your message and didn't reply. Dictionary.com
Facts checked against their sources on November 4, 2026.
Why people are split
The "on" side calls it honest: you saw it, I know you saw it, no games. The "off" side wants room to answer later without a little "Read" sitting under the message like a timer.
How people voted
The live split shows on the card as soon as you vote. The vote count appears here once 50 people have voted.
A fun poll that anyone can vote in, once per device. It's not a scientific survey.
FAQ
Can someone tell I read their message if read receipts are off?
Not from a read receipt. They'll only see that the message was delivered.
What does left on read mean?
Someone opened your message and didn't reply.
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