Microblogging platform apparently fastest-downloaded ever, with Elon Musk threatening to sue over ‘copycat’ app

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    1 year ago

    I signed up, checked it out then deleted the app. No interest. When they decouple from ig, I’ll delete the account.

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      1 year ago

      I just don’t understand why people would want a timeline they don’t control.

      The few minutes I spent checking out Threads just felt like I was being subjected to the advertisement and braaaaaanding version of the Ludovico Technique

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        1 year ago

        It seemed very clear that the entire experience was set up to manipulate you into seeing what they want you to see rather than what you want to curate for yourself.

        I really don’t have an interest in that sort of manipulation…