Threads, a social media platform, has introduced a feature that allows users to control who can quote their posts. This feature is accessible from the options menu of each post, offering three choices: "Anyone", "Profiles you follow", or "Mentioned only". This is a step beyond what X (formerly Twitter) offers, as it only allows users to limit who can reply to posts, not quote them.
The feature is designed to reduce negativity and put more control in the hands of users. Threads' chief, Adam Mosseri, hopes this will make the platform a more positive place and give people more control over their experience.
In addition to this, Threads has several other control options built into its UI, including:
- The ability to hide replies on your posts for all users
- The ability to mute words, phrases, numbers, and emojis
- The ability to mute notifications for interactions with your posts
These tools are part of Threads' efforts to protect users and offer them more control over their in-app experience. The platform recognizes the trend of social media conversations moving from public spaces to private chats, and aims to provide users with the ability to control who can engage with their posts. This aligns with Meta's broader mission to make Threads a more positive experience.
The introduction of these features could potentially make Threads the preferred conversation app, as X continues to foster divisive arguments.
