Meta-owned social media app Threads is taking a step towards giving users more control over their online interactions by introducing new features that allow for greater customization of who can respond to their posts.
The platform's developers have been listening to user feedback and are now rolling out Reply Approvals, which enables individuals to preview responses before deciding whether to show them publicly. This option is not applied as a blanket policy but can be tailored to individual posts, giving users more granular control over the replies they see. Moreover, users will also have the ability to filter post replies by choosing only those from people they follow or sorting them by mentions.
This move comes at a time when Threads has been experiencing rapid growth, with 150 million daily active users, as revealed in Meta's third-quarter earnings call earlier this week. Building on its ephemeral "ghost" posts feature introduced last week, Threads is pushing forward to enhance user experience and tailor the platform to meet their needs for more meaningful online interactions.
The platform's developers have been listening to user feedback and are now rolling out Reply Approvals, which enables individuals to preview responses before deciding whether to show them publicly. This option is not applied as a blanket policy but can be tailored to individual posts, giving users more granular control over the replies they see. Moreover, users will also have the ability to filter post replies by choosing only those from people they follow or sorting them by mentions.
This move comes at a time when Threads has been experiencing rapid growth, with 150 million daily active users, as revealed in Meta's third-quarter earnings call earlier this week. Building on its ephemeral "ghost" posts feature introduced last week, Threads is pushing forward to enhance user experience and tailor the platform to meet their needs for more meaningful online interactions.
... I mean, what's next? They're gonna make it where you can only see replies from people who are good friends or family members. How lame is that? It sounds like they're just trying to suck up to all the "influencers" and big users so they don't have to deal with annoying comments from randoms 
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Can't we just tolerate a few annoying comments and move on? Geez.
, but at the same time I'm thinking it's a bit too little, too late 
. Like, 150 million daily active users is crazy, but what's the point if they're just gonna get flooded with spam or harassment comments? 
Reply approvals and filtering options are nice, but can't we have something more robust than that? Maybe some AI-powered moderation tools to help clean up the noise? 
Still, I guess it's a step in the right direction... fingers crossed they keep pushing forward on this 
. Now that Threads has 150 million daily active users, I hope they can keep up with the demand and make sure this feature doesn't get too spammy 
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this new feature sounds super useful especially when you wanna keep your convo private but still engage with ppl it's like, nice that they're listening to user feedback and trying to make threads a better platform 
no one should have to deal with unwanted comments or spam 
it's about time platforms prioritize user safety and control 
Threads is really stepping up its game 
and with reply approvals, it's like they're saying "your online space, your rules" 
. This feature is just another step in making Threads a more user-friendly platform. The fact that it can be tailored to individual posts is genius - no more drowning in a sea of comments from people you don't know 
. I'm also loving the idea of filtering replies by following or mentions... it's about being intentional with our online interactions, you know? 
like who doesn't have to deal with annoying responses or trolls all the time? Reply approvals is a good start, it's still not perfect tho, can we get filters for specific keywords or phrases instead of just ppl we follow? that way we can actually have peace on threads 
that's where the real control lies
Like they think we're just a bunch of mindless sheep following whoever has the most followers, right? 
Reply approvals are like, the best thing since sliced bread - it's like having a filter that actually works! 
And being able to see only replies from people we follow or sort by mentions? 
It's also awesome that they're listening to user feedback and making changes based on our needs. 150 million daily active users? That's a lot of people who are craving this kind of control! 
I'm all about promoting healthy online habits, and features like these make me feel so much better about being online. 
. But sometimes I wonder if we're putting too much pressure on ourselves to be perfect online, to always present a curated version of ourselves...and maybe this new feature is an opportunity for us to take a step back and be more authentic, even if that means showing our imperfections 
. It's all about finding that balance between being present online and staying true to who we are offline 
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. With 150 million daily active users, it's clear that people are looking for more meaningful online interactions. This move shows that Threads is committed to helping users have a better experience on the app