Threads, the social media platform, is enhancing user autonomy by introducing a new feature that allows users to manage who can quote their posts. Quoting, in this context, refers to the act of reposting someone’s content along with additional commentary. With this update, users can now restrict quoting privileges exclusively to individuals they follow, thereby limiting the audience that can engage with their content in this manner. Alternatively, users have the option to completely disable the quoting feature for their posts, ensuring that no one can quote them.
Adam Mosseri, the Head of Instagram, publicized this new feature over the weekend. He expressed his aspiration for this update to contribute to a more positive environment on Threads. The rationale behind this feature is to empower users to have more control over the dissemination and discussion of their content, potentially reducing negative interactions.
This feature was initially trialed with a select group of Threads users in the previous month. Following the successful testing phase, the feature is now being made available to the entire user base.
Threads has been experiencing a steady increase in its user base, now boasting over 150 million users engaging with the platform on a monthly basis. In its quest to enhance user safety and the overall experience on the platform, Threads has been incrementally incorporating new features, some of which are inspired by Instagram, its parent company.
One such feature is the Hidden Words functionality, which was introduced last month. This feature enables users to create a list of specific words or phrases that they wish to filter out, effectively preventing these terms from appearing in their personal feeds.
In addition to content filtering, Threads is exploring new ways for users to manage their digital footprint on the platform. Recently, it began testing features that allow users to archive their posts. This can be done either manually or through an automatic process that archives posts after a set expiration date, giving users more flexibility and control over the longevity of their content on Threads.
