Threads, a new social media app launched by Meta, has already attracted 70 million users within just two days of its launch. This includes popular banned Twitter users. In a Friday Threads post, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed his surprise at this new milestone, stating that it far exceeded his expectations for the new platform.
Threads is a text-based social media app that is deeply intertwined with Instagram. It acts as a standalone app linked to Instagram, allowing users to port over their accounts to the new platform, log in with their existing Instagram credentials, and maintain their handle and verification status. The app also serves as an alternative to Twitter, the most popular text-based social media app that has faced numerous controversies as of late.
Resembling the familiar look of Twitter, Threads allows users to post text and links, respond to or repost messages, and importantly, port over their existing follower lists and account names from Instagram, which boasts over 2 billion users. Notably, Instagram will support users in migrating their followers to Threads by sending notifications recommending that they follow them on the new platform.
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Threads has already claimed the top spot among free apps on Apple's App Store in the US, which shows its growing popularity.
Threads, a social media app that has grown rapidly, has become a controversial platform due to its association with individuals who have been banned from Twitter and other social media platforms for spreading misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech. Investigations by Bloomberg and independent researchers have shown that some of the early adopters of Threads have connections to these banned users. Notable banned users who have joined the app include Jack Posobiec, a far-right journalist known for anti-Semitic and white supremacist views, Tim Pool, a YouTube commentator accused of spreading right-wing misinformation, and Chaya Raichik, an anti-LGBTQ influencer and creator of the satirical Libs of TikTok accounts. Threads has implemented safeguards against harmful content by adopting user policies similar to Instagram. However, these safeguards have not prevented some banned users from posting harmful content on the app. The app has also attracted controversial figures such as Joseph Mercola, known for spreading false claims about Covid-19 and its vaccines. Some far-right news outlets and state-run Russian news outlet Sputnik have also established accounts on the app. Given Meta's previous inability to effectively moderate and govern its other platforms, caution has been urged among Threads users.
Meta Threads has reached 70 million downloads and is drawing in banned Twitter users. Meta’s Threads Already Faces Various Issues
Meta Threads has reached 70 million downloads and is drawing in banned Twitter users. Threads, a social media app, has faced several challenges since its launch, resulting in mixed user experiences. One of the primary concerns is the lack of a desktop version, which limits users who prefer to access social media on their computers or need to take a break from their phones. Additionally, the app's feed has been a point of contention, as users are unable to view posts exclusively from accounts they follow or in chronological order. This limitation diminishes the sense of control over one's feed and hinders the user experience. Accessibility features for users with disabilities are also a concern, as the app lacks basic accessibility functions like an alt text field or an in-app captioning tool. Furthermore, privacy concerns have been raised due to mandatory disclosures on iOS, revealing that the app may collect sensitive user information like health and financial data, precise location, browsing history, contacts, search history, and other personal information to create detailed profiles of individuals' digital activities.
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