Not the End of the World but....
By p1kef1sh
@p1kef1sh (45681)
August 16, 2015 5:16pm CST
I sometimes us the WhatsApp mobile communication system to 'speak' to family and a single close friend. The friend is very close but she's not family, and whilst I will tell her most things, there are certain family confidences that are, well, just for family.
Tonight the Child sent me a chat thing from the app which came up on my computer, but I replied via my cell phone. The subject is something quite intimate regarding another family member. Nothing hugely earth shattering but a little sensitive. Suddenly I realised that I'd added it to the bottom of my last message to my friend. I quickly sent another note to her apologising. I know that she's seen it but hasn't responded. Maybe she won't and actually it's OK if she does. But I wondered if I am the first person to mess up messages and send them to an unintended recipient? Have you ever done such a thing?
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13 responses
@allknowing (137906)
• India
17 Aug 15
I am extremely cautious as that can lead to unnecessary complications.
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@GardenGerty (160996)
• United States
17 Aug 15
"Unnecessary complications" is a nice way to put it. I hope I never end up doing something like that.
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@much2say (56142)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Aug 15
Yes, I have - and recently. It's something I actually wrote about at the other place. I don't know how it happened (and I really don't), but I sent my friend a text message that said "Poo". I was mortified and quickly sent a text of apology - she just thought it was funny. In any case, I'm glad it was sent to a friend and not someone else!!
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@GardenGerty (160996)
• United States
17 Aug 15
I do not use those apps but the potential is there in many other circumstances to share unintentionally. If I have done so, I do not know when.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
17 Aug 15
Yes I have and I am aware of it just as I press send! Like you, nothing really earth shattering but several times a tad embarrassing. We have a whatsap family group thingie and it is good to keep the family connected as we are in three different countries. Strictly family though - no close friends at all.
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@Boonie1 (425)
• Ashdod, Israel
16 Aug 15
It happens a lot, I believe everyone has a similar experience. I had so many messages sent to the wrong friend/boss/family....some of which were really awkward lol.....we have a group for work in whatsapp, and every once in a while we get a "I love you babe" "oops..." so its quite common
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
17 Aug 15
No I never have but you sending me your selfie in that uniform really made my day!!
..now i'n ready for the next one of you!
..now i'n ready for the next one of you!2 people like this
@thebeaddoodler (4262)
• Lubbock, Texas
17 Aug 15
Since I only have my computer, I've never done this, but I've received messages on my FB account that were obviously intended for another person, and almost immediately received an apology and explanation from the sender.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
17 Aug 15
I think all of us who use some sort of virtual communication system have done this. I just hope when I will do this again, I will not send too intimate details to an unwanted person.
