Refers to the act of sending a new message in a group chat or messaging platform with the intention of confirming whether a previous message, sent by another member of the group, has been read by one or more recipients. This term is commonly used in messaging applications where read receipts are not directly associated with specific messages, requiring individuals to send their own messages as a way to indirectly monitor the read status of a particular message.
I wasn't sure if anyone noticed Emily's message about the potluck dinner, so I did some chat warding by sending a quick hello. Sure enough, the read receipts lit up, so I knew everyone got the memo.
by arstc October 25, 2023