The Vergecast
Instagram Threads is here to crush Twitter
Jul 7, 2023
The hosts dive into Meta's launch of Threads, a bold competitor aimed at Twitter's crown, discussing its explosive initial user engagement. They highlight the semantics of social media language while critiquing the verification challenges and moderation complexities. Legal drama looms as Twitter raises concerns about intellectual property theft. They also tackle Threads' absence in Europe and potential monetization strategies, all while weighing the impact of emerging tech regulations on user experiences and privacy.
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- Instagram's aggressive moderation on Threads could minimize hate speech, bullying, and dunking.
- Users may be more thoughtful about their posts on Threads, considering the different audience and norms.
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Different discourse on threads?
The format may produce similar results, but Instagram's aggressive moderation could minimize hate speech, bullying, and dunking.
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