A search for Threads content on Twitter currently brings up zero results, despite plenty of links to Meta’s microblogging rival being posted on the platform.

  • cazool@blip.cf
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    1 year ago

    This has a very “let’s de-federate from Threads” vibe.

    Don’t get me wrong the guy is a tool but it feels similar to an instance admin blocking threads and not letting users decide.

    • Makeshift@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      My gut reaction is defensiveness that the fediverse has a different motive, but no. The motive IS the same. Both are fueled by self-preservation.

      There IS a difference in circumstance, however. The fediverse has to measure potential gain vs potential risk of working with a greedy rich billionaire.

      Twitter is already a giant that’s been going through a lot of abuse and bleeding users. It stands to gain nothing from Meta’ new copycat, only lose even more.

      So, Yes. Same motivation for blocking/defederating. The difference between the two is what thy stand to gain vs what they risk losing.