why is Threads so toxic? - by Duy Le - the frog society

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Meta announced the app right when Twitter was in a hot mess of shit under Elon’s newly acquired control. So everybody was making their own guess whether this new app could potentially be Twitter’s killer. Given Meta's commitment to maintaining a family-friendly environment across its platforms, their approach to content moderation on Threads is notably stricter compared to X. Unlike X, which has become more permissive under Elon Musk's leadership, allowing adult content to proliferate, Threads enforces stringent guidelines that prohibit explicit material. This censorship is implemented through a combination of advanced AI algorithms and human review teams, ensuring that any content deemed inappropriate, such as nudity or sexually explicit images, is swiftly removed. By maintaining these standards, Meta aims to create a space that is accessible to a broader audience, including younger users and those who prefer a cleaner, more moderated online environment. However, this raises questions

I was so curious to see how Meta’s Threads play out. Meta announced the app right when Twitter was in a hot mess of shit under Elon’s newly acquired control. So everybody was making their own guess whether this new app could potentially be Twitter’s killer. Given Meta's commitment to maintaining a family-friendly environment across its platforms, their approach to content moderation on Threads is notably stricter compared to X. Unlike X, which has become more permissive under Elon Musk's leadership, allowing adult content to proliferate, Threads enforces stringent guidelines that prohibit…

why is Threads so toxic? - by Duy Le - the frog society

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