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Getting Tangled Up in Threads (wedistribute.org)
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The Fediverse is currently divided over whether or not to block Threads. Here are some of the things people are worried about, some opportunities that might come from it, and what we need to do to prepare.

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[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 3 points 10 months ago

right, just like the extended SMTP and now we are beholden to metas magnificent SMTP implementation that has extinguished all others.

pffft. the protocol can only be extended by consortium.. thats where your worry should lie. everything ive read says they have no chance bustin into that circle.

so all thats left is 'but geez their users will get this bell and that whistle that other instances wont... yep. exactly as the 'verse intended. get off your fuckin ass and innovate. give those users a reason to not want an @threads account not based on pure fucking spite.