According to some local media reports in Saudi Arabia, sending the red heart emoji on WhatsApp can lead to a sentence of up to five years in prison in the country for harassment. A local expert also stated that sending hearts via WhatsApp could constitute a crime. Check now for more information!
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Connotation of harassment using heart emoji
Certain images and expressions in online chats can become accusations of harassment if the “victim” of the situation files a lawsuit in court, according to experts. Using this banned emoji on WhatsApp can get someone arrested in some countries.
Media reports show that if an internet user violates the laws of Saudi Arabia, he can get 2 to 5 years in prison, in addition to paying a fine whose value converted into reais is equivalent to approximately R$ 125 thousand.
However, the situation could get worse. If the law specified above is rescinded by someone, this fine will be higher, increasing its converted value to approximately R$375,000.
saudi arabia laws
Under Saudi law, any act with a sexual connotation directed at another person that violates that person's integrity by any means is defined as harassment. Another issue brought up according to the information is that acts using technology are also included, such as sending emojis on social networks, for example.
Curiosity about heart emojis: stay tuned!
If you're in the habit of sending heart emojis to your contacts on WhatsApp, it's good to learn what each one of them means. A netizen was surprised to use these emojis in Google Translate.
During the translations that were made into Spanish, he discovered that the hearts had meanings. Check out the translations of the colors of the hearts to stay tuned:
- Red: Means expressions of love or romance.
- Orange: Love between two friends.
- Yellow: Pure and sincere love in a friendship.
- Green: It is usually used in love themes in ecosystems.
- Blue: It relates to trust and security.
- Purple: Forbidden or hidden love.
- Black: It represents sadness and pain.
- White: It is used to indicate love and affection between people.
- Brown: Used to express a sense of belonging and affirmation of racial identity.