Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has announced that it will launch a new feature called Threads, which will allow users to create and join conversations on various topics. Threads is designed to compete with Twitter, the dominant platform for real-time discussions and news sharing.
According to Meta, Threads will offer several advantages over Twitter, such as:
More control over who can participate and view the threads, with options to make them public, private, or invite-only, users will be able to write up to 2800 characters per post, compared to Twitter’s 280. More integration with other Meta products and services, such as Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus.
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More flexibility in the length and format of the posts, with support for text, images, videos, audio, and live streams, users will be able to embed images, videos, audio, polls, and stickers in their posts, as well as react with emojis and GIFs.
Better discovery: Users will be able to browse and follow threads based on their interests, location, popularity, or recommendations. Users will be able to choose who can see and reply to their posts, as well as mute or block unwanted participants.
Meta claims that Threads will provide a more engaging and diverse experience for users who want to share their opinions, insights, and stories with others. The company also hopes that Threads will attract more creators and influencers, who will be able to monetize their content through subscriptions, tips, and ads.
Threads is expected to roll out in the first quarter of 2024, initially as a standalone app, but eventually integrated into the main Meta app and website. Meta says that it will work closely with its community and partners to ensure that Threads is a safe and respectful space for everyone.
Meta Threads is different from other social media platforms because it focuses on the quality and depth of the conversations, not the quantity and popularity. You can start a thread on any topic you want, and invite other users to join in. You can also browse through existing threads and follow the ones that interest you.
Meta Threads is designed to foster respectful and meaningful discussions among people who share a common interest or curiosity. You can upvote or downvote comments based on their relevance and contribution, not their agreement or disagreement. You can also report or block users who violate the community guidelines or harass you.
Meta Threads is more than just an app, it’s a community of thinkers, learners, and creators. You can discover new perspectives, gain insights, and expand your knowledge on any topic.
Meta looks set to release Threads, a new microblogging app, on Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reports. An official announcement has yet to be made about the new product, reportedly called “our response to Twitter,” by Meta’s chief product officer, but it’s expected the company will build Threads off existing Instagram user data. Meta has been developing the product since January, attempting to get famous figures such as the Dalai Lama and Oprah on board as early users. News of this comes as Twitter experienced an outage over the weekend and owner Elon Musk announced temporary limits on tweet views for users due to “extreme levels of data scraping.” The app is listed on Apple’s App Store and described as “expected” on Thursday. Twitter announced that TweetDeck will only be available to paid, verified subscribers from August. (LinkedIn News)