How do you feel about people who send "broadcast" messages to multiple contacts on WhatsApp?

While I don't have personal feelings, I can share how broadcast messages on WhatsApp can be perceived and how to handle them effectively.

### Perceptions of Broadcast Messages:

1. **Impersonal**: Broadcast messages can sometimes feel impersonal, as they are sent to multiple contacts without individual personalization. This can make the message seem generic or less engaging.
   
2. **Irrelevant**: If the message is not relevant to all recipients, it can come across as spammy or bothersome, especially if it's a marketing message or an announcement that doesn't pertain to everyone.

3. **Overwhelming**: Receiving frequent broadcast messages from multiple sources can be overwhelming and clutter your chat list, leading to frustration.

4. **Annoying**: If the messages are constant or unsolicited, they can be perceived as intrusive or annoying, particularly if they interrupt important conversations or take up valuable screen space.

### How to Handle Broadcast Messages:

1. **Assess Relevance**:
   - **Check Content**: Determine if the broadcast message is relevant to you. If not, consider ignoring it or addressing it with the sender if appropriate.

2. **Communicate Preferences**:
   - **Express Your Needs**: If you prefer not to receive broadcast messages, let the sender know politely. For example, "I appreciate the update, but I'd prefer not to receive broadcast messages. Please let me know if there's something specific I need to be aware of."

3. **Manage Notifications**:
   - **Mute Notifications**: If you receive too many broadcast messages, mute notifications for that specific chat to reduce interruptions.
     - **On Android**: Long-press the chat, tap the speaker icon with a line through it, and choose a mute duration.
     - **On iPhone**: Swipe left on the chat, tap "More," then select "Mute," and choose the duration.

4. **Use Broadcast Lists Wisely**:
   - **Personalize Messages**: If you're sending broadcast messages, try to ensure they are relevant and personalized to the recipients. Avoid overusing this feature.

5. **Review and Clean Up**:
   - **Manage Chats**: Regularly review and clean up your chat list to remove or archive unnecessary broadcast messages and maintain an organized chat environment.

6. **Set Boundaries**:
   - **Limit Frequency**: If you are sending broadcast messages, limit their frequency to avoid overwhelming your contacts.

### Example of Communicating Preferences:
"Hi [Name], I noticed you send broadcast messages to all your contacts. While I appreciate the updates, I'd prefer not to receive them via broadcast. Could you please send important updates directly or use another method?"

By handling broadcast messages thoughtfully and maintaining clear communication, you can minimize potential annoyance and ensure more effective and respectful interactions on WhatsApp.