Threads Review - Linked Accounts & Censorship

I dissect the dynamics of Threads, an app that's inextricably tied to your Instagram account. This integration presents a challenge for users wanting to disconnect, as deleting Threads means you'd have to do away with your Instagram account too - a crafty strategy encouraging mass sign-ups.

Despite boasting over 100 million users, the platform witnesses minimal interaction, with most people just lurking after creating their accounts. Interestingly, while Threads might have aimed to mirror Twitter's status-posting feature, it doesn't quite resonate with a significant chunk of Instagram users, who don't necessarily engage with Twitter. This is partly because Twitter serves more as a news platform, unlike how Threads is currently being utilized. Another major concern is the high level of censorship, with the app issuing warnings when you attempt to follow users accused of spreading misinformation. Tune in as I break down why this isn't the best approach for running a platform.