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A place to share screenshots of Microblog posts, whether from Mastodon, tumblr, ~~Twitter~~ X, KBin, Threads or elsewhere.

Created as an evolution of White People Twitter and other tweet-capture subreddits.

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[–] the_rogue@sh.itjust.works 58 points 7 months ago (4 children)

The real question is why does threads even have users ? Like who is the target audience ?

[–] Quill7513@slrpnk.net 75 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Casual Twitter users who left twitter after Musk took over but aren't thinking all that hard about what it was specifically that Musk brings to the table that creates the problems. They just see someone else made a Twitter alike, and they already have an Instagram account, so they give it a shot.

All they know is the people they liked on twitter are gone, but that there were elements of the Twitter experience they liked

[–] nifty@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Why don’t they go to Mastodon or Blue Sky?

[–] MrMakabar@slrpnk.net 6 points 7 months ago

Advertisment on other Meta platforms.

[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 12 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The only people out in the wild I've heard mention Threads, were of boomer age.

[–] the_rogue@sh.itjust.works 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Shouldn't boomers be on facebook or trying to ruin insta for the young ? Like threads do have better alternatives as it is the one of those time when zuck was kinda late with it.

[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 11 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Maybe Meta is pushing Threads heavily to the Facebook userbase. I'm uncertain, because I do not use either.

[–] kevlar21@lemm.ee 4 points 7 months ago

They seem to push it harder on Instagram from what I’ve seen

[–] the_rogue@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago

Yeah sounds like somethin zuck would do for sure.

[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Lmao Lemmy is sometimes so out of touch

[–] FractalsInfinite@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 months ago

Yes, its the kind of people who were either kicked off reddit (I.e. the tankies), disagree with reddit over principles and/or moderation, and tech nerds (hense why Linux has a strong presence in c/all). Those groups of people are less likely to understand main stream appeal for things, probably because they aren't the target audience.

[–] jeze64@midwest.social 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

I'm still trying to figure that out. I've racked my brain but cannot come up with a solution. Time to turn to AI.

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Threads, the Instagram-connected messaging app, has a few key target user groups:

Users seeking a more focused social experience: Threads caters to people who want a way to stay closely connected with their close friends and family, without the distractions of a broader social network. Instagram power users: Threads is heavily integrated with Instagram. Users who actively engage on the platform (sharing Stories, responding to polls, etc.) are natural candidates for Threads, where they can extend those interactions. Younger demographics (Gen Z): Gen Z is highly active on Instagram and tends to be drawn towards new and experimental social media experiences. Threads appeals to this group as well. Privacy-conscious individuals: Threads offers more control over who sees your messages and activity compared to broader platforms like Twitter. This attracts those who value a more private social environment. Early adopters: People who enjoy trying out new apps and technologies often gravitate toward platforms like Threads. Here's why these groups are a good fit for Threads:

Focused communication: Threads emphasizes streamlined communication with close friends, offering features like quick status updates and easy sharing of photos and videos. Instagram integration: If someone is already invested in Instagram, Threads is a natural extension for deeper connections with their inner circle. Youth appeal: Gen Z values authentic, in-the-moment communication styles. Threads fits well with this preference. Privacy emphasis: Threads allows users to curate their "Close Friends" list and provides extra control over who sees their content.

[–] the_rogue@sh.itjust.works 19 points 7 months ago

Privacy-conscious individuals

Yeah no . No one is there with privacy in mind.

[–] the_rogue@sh.itjust.works 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Also i just realised you are posting the screenshot of your own post