Recently Mark Zuckerberg's Meta company launched the Instagram Threads app on July 5, 2023. But do you know the Dark Reality of the Instagram Threads App You Didn't Know About? Let's decode the purpose of Twitter's rival Instagram Threads app and its Full Case Study With Facts. So, sit back, grab a cup of coffee/tea and without any delay, let's get started.
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What is the Threads App and How Does it Work?
So, friends, you must hear lately that the owner of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, launched the new app threads. Now you must be thinking about what the threads is and how does it work, right? The Threads app is nothing but another feature of the Instagram app. If you look closely, you'll find that its interface similar to Twitter, which means that once more time Instagram directly copied Twitter's interface and features like they did with Snapchat, Tick tok and other social media platforms.
Now let's talk about how does it work:
However, Instagram's Thread is similar to Twitter but, while Twitter allows only 280 characters limit, on the other hand, Instagram's Thread allows 500 characters limit. In other words, "Where you can write your comment on Twitter under 280 characters, on the other hand, on Instagram's Thread you can comment under 500 characters." But...But...But...Here's a catch. Even though Threads comes with similar features to Twitter and it gives you a lot of features which Twitter gives but it also has dark reality.
Dark Reality of the Instagram Threads App
1). You Can't Delete Accounts From Threads Until You Won't Delete Your Instagram Account
Once you create your account on the Threads you won't be able to delete your account from it until you won't delete your current Instagram account you're using whether it's your personal or professional account. No matter what type of account you're using on Instagram. If you want to delete your account from the Threads you've to delete your Instagram account because your Threads account is link your Instagram account.
2). Privacy Concerns
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Like other apps and websites, Instagram collects your data including your sensitive information, contact details and financial details. And we all know about Mata's reputation when it comes to our privacy how Meta company has always been surrounded by controversies regarding the privacy of its users. Isn't it obvious to ask questions about why Threads does need our sensitive and financial information?
3). You need Instagram Account to Create Your Account on the Threads
If you want to create your account on the Thread you need Instagram account whether it's your personal or professional account on Instagram. Without an Instagram account, you can't create your account on Instagram's Threads app.
4). Missing Features from Instagram's Threads
Some features are missing from Instagram's Threads app, such as DM(Direct Message), Trending Stories and Hshtags. It's obvious that Thread is new in the social media market. So, it's possible that Mata will add these features, maybe in future. However, Threads provide you with the facility to add your link but if you're Youtuber Meta may hardly promote your Youtube channel on Threads.
Qualities of the Instagram Threads App
It's an old saying every coin has two sides. We just saw one side of our coin(Instagram Threads App), and now let's talk about its qualities.
Friends, if Threads have its dark reality so it also has its qualities. Threads qualities are like this:
1). Long Post Length Than Twitter
While Twitter allows 280 characters for comments, on the other hand, Threads allows you 500 characters for comments. It means that you will be able to write longer comments in your posts than on Twitter.
2). You Can Post Longer Videos
You can post longer videos on Threads than on Twitter. While Twitter allows 2 min 20 secs longer video, on the other hand, Threads allows you to post 5 min longer videos.
3). Verified via Instagram on Threads
If you've verified your account on your Instagram then you don't have to buy another verification badge on Threads because your account will be automatically verified via Instagram. By the way, do you know about the Instagram verification badge scam? If not then click on Instagram Verification Badge (Blue Tick) Scam in 2023: Full Case Study where I explained in detail how the Instagram verification badge scam works and how you can protect yourselves from being scammed.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I don't think we need apps like Threads, especially if it asks about our sensitive and financial information. However, no doubt you can grow your account and get lots of followers on your Instagram account with Threads with ease because of less competition. But I will not compromise my privacy just because I want to grow my Instagram account. It's up to you now whether you want to use Threads or not. The decision is yours.
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