Meta’s revolutionary platform, Threads, built upon the foundation of Instagram, has undeniably made a splash in the realm of social media. Within a week of its launch, the Instagram-based platform has garnered an impressive 100 million users, surpassing even ChatGPT’s two-month achievement.
While Instagram, Threads’ sibling, took a leisurely two and a half years to reach the same milestone, Mark Zuckerberg proudly proclaimed that the surge in sign-ups had exceeded their wildest expectations.
Blemishes, beyond beauty
Yet, amidst the shining moments, there are some flaws waiting to be illuminated within Threads. Users who have delved into its depths have encountered notable omissions that leave them yearning for the familiar comforts once taken for granted on other competing platforms.
- From the moment of login, the exclusive integration with Instagram leaves some feeling left out. Threads automatically follows or requests connections with every single person from a user’s Instagram following, which may not suit those seeking to build a distinct community separate from their Instagram account.
- Moreover, a multitude of follow requests eagerly await approval from the user’s Instagram followers, beckoning them to join the Threads frenzy.
- Long pending list features waiting for others to get on board. (Visual: Threads))© Provided by DailyO
- The intricate web of interconnectedness between Instagram, Facebook, and Threads exposes the discreet among us. A simple visit to someone’s Instagram profile reveals their Threads activity, leaving little room for privacy.
- Within the Threads feed, a myriad of unfamiliar faces takes center stage, showcasing characters and opinions one may not know, follow, or be interested in. The ability to remove them from the spotlight seems limited, with only a “hide” option available for posts, possibly in exchange for Instagram ads.
- As the feeds transform into a bustling fish market, a dedicated tab exclusively for those one genuinely follows would provide a much-needed respite, allowing the feed to regain its personalized charm. Unfortunately, sorting and filtering the feeds based on chronology or other factors remains a wistful dream.
- Instead, an algorithm seems to dictate one’s preferences, presuming to know them better. Some users even reported encountering inappropriate NSFW content in their Threads feed.
- The absence of direct messages (DM) and hashtags in Threads has left a void, leaving some users disappointed. Both features have proven to be powerful community-building tools on multiple platforms in the past.
- Deleting Threads account data proves to be a complex task, as it becomes entangled with our Instagram identity. While individual posts can be deleted, and the entire Threads account can be deactivated, removing Threads data without deleting Instagram remains an unfortunate impossibility.
- Saving posts for later reference is also not an option, leaving users unable to revisit their favorite content.
- Certain users have raised concerns over Threads’ limited availability solely on Android and iOS, without a desktop counterpart. In an era where social media platforms effortlessly transition between apps and websites, the absence of Threads on the web impedes seamless interoperability across devices for some users.
- Privacy concerns surrounding Threads have garnered attention, as the platform delves deeper into our personal lives compared to its elder sibling, Instagram.