Meta introduces 'Ghost Posts' on Threads just in time for Halloween
Meta introduces 'ghost posts' on threads just in time for halloween
Just in time for Halloween, Meta has announced the arrival of 'ghost posts' on Threads, also known as 'post phantom'. These ghost posts will only be active for 24 hours before they are automatically archived.
How ghost posts work
Any replies to these ghost posts will be redirected to your private message inbox, and only you will be able to see who responded or liked your post. Meta explains that ghost posts are meant to allow users to share unfiltered thoughts and fresh opinions without the pressure of permanence or refinement.
Creating ghost posts
To create a ghost post, simply tap on the ghost icon in the compose message box on Threads. Meta aims to encourage users to use Threads daily for spontaneous thoughts and comments.
Threads vs. x
Threads was initially created to compete with the social media platform X. While Meta claims to have hundreds of millions of users due to automatic association with Instagram and Facebook accounts, its impact is still not as significant as X's.
New features on threads
Meta continues to add new features to Threads to attract more users. Recently, it introduced text attachments that allow up to 10,000 characters for longer thoughts or article excerpts. This summer, it also added the option to hide media or text in posts containing spoilers.
Cost of features
While ghost posts and other features like long posts are free on Threads, they require a subscription and even paid third-party apps on X. This is one of Mark Zuckerberg's strategies to lure users away from Elon Musk's platform.
Conclusion
Only time will tell if Meta's strategy will be successful in attracting more users to Threads. Stay tuned for more updates on how we work at ComputerHoy.
Tags
- Privacidad
- Meta
- Industria