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Can Threads unravel Twitter?
Jul 12, 2023
In this discussion, David Pierce, Editor-at-large at The Verge, shares his insights on the launch of Threads, Meta's bid to rival Twitter. He highlights the rapid growth of Threads and the shifting dynamics in social media, as users explore alternatives amidst Twitter's decline. David reflects on the evolution of online interactions, comparing the early days of social media to today's complexities. He also tackles the implications of these changes for meaningful connections in a fragmented digital world.
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Quick takeaways
- Meta's Threads aims to provide a saner social media environment with better moderation.
- Threads lacks fundamental features like hashtags and customization, raising concerns about its longevity.
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Threads: A New Social App Introduced by Meta
Threads, a new social app launched by Meta, can be viewed as a response to recent changes in popular social media platforms. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, influenced by Twitter's cultural relevance, sought to create a platform with better moderation and a saner environment. Threads, reminiscent of Twitter but embedded with Instagram's ease of use, attracted over a hundred million users within days of its launch.
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