Summary:
Instagram’s Threads has introduced a new feature that allows users to limit who can quote their posts. The feature, which was announced by Instagram boss Adam Mosseri, is now available for all users. With this update, users can choose to limit replies and quote posts to only those mentioned in the post, effectively turning off sharing with the fediverse.
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Instagram’s Threads has rolled out a new feature that allows users to limit who can quote their posts. The feature, which was announced by Instagram boss Adam Mosseri, is now available for all users.
The new feature, which was first reported by TechCrunch, allows users to limit replies and quote posts to only those mentioned in the post. This effectively turns off sharing with the fediverse, which is a network of interconnected servers that can share posts between different social media platforms.
To use the new feature, users can select “Anyone can reply & quote” at the bottom when starting a new post. This will bring up the new options, which include limiting replies and quote posts to only those mentioned in the post.
The new feature is part of Instagram’s ongoing efforts to improve the user experience on Threads. Earlier this month, the company introduced a hidden words filter that automatically filters out offensive words from users’ feeds. The company has also been testing a feature that would allow users to archive or hide old posts.
The new feature is a welcome addition for users who want more control over their posts and who want to limit the spread of their content on the internet. By limiting who can quote their posts, users can prevent their content from being taken out of context or used in ways that they did not intend.
Overall, the new feature is a positive step forward for Instagram’s Threads, which has been positioning itself as a more private and secure alternative to other social media platforms. With these new updates, Threads is becoming a more attractive option for users who value their privacy and want more control over their online presence.
Citations:
* TechCrunch. (2024, May 4). Farewell, dunks: Threads launches quote controls for all users. <https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/04/farewell-dunks-threads-launches-quote-controls-for-all-users/>
* Instagram. (2024, May 4). Introducing quote controls for Threads. <https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/introducing-quote-controls-for-threads>
* The Verge. (2024, May 4). Instagram’s Threads now lets you limit who can quote your posts. <https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/4/24149041/dont-quote-post-me-on-this>
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* <https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/04/farewell-dunks-threads-launches-quote-controls-for-all-users/>
* <https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/introducing-quote-controls-for-threads>
* <https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/4/24149041/dont-quote-post-me-on-this>