It's kind of funny, isn't this exactly what Meta is doing to everyone with an Instagram account? You have a shadow profile on Threads regardless if you signed up or not.

I wonder why the reaction is so different, maybe because they both are social media? Or maybe just good timing with the whole Twitter debaucle.

[–] Stovetop@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think there is still concern. When Threads launched, the media was full of articles outlining commonly-stated concerns about privacy and the involuntary connection between Instagram and Threads.

The problem is that zoomers who are flocking to it in droves don't seem to care about any of that. And I don't think it's due to ignorance, but probably more like generational defeatism.

[–] snor10@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Yes, there has for shure been a shift in the culture. Privacy doesn't seem to be that big of a concern for most.

I'm not so sure it's just the zoomers that are to blame, plenty of older people don't seem to care either. But I do feel for the younger generation, having never known the freedom and joys of the pre-corporate internet. Then again, maybe ignorance is bliss after all.