Gregory's Server@h_tejas I don't think it is a shadow account, per se, they are the same account. They aren't separate accounts. It's more like enabling the threads feature for your Instagram account. You even get cross notifications between the two apps/services. That's why you can't currently delete your threads account without also deleting your insta account.
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 @h_tejas Yeah, well, that sounds better to the share holders and marketing bros, I'm sure. "Amazing Success!" @h_tejas It is a separate service using the same account database. More like how you have a Google gmail account and a Google Photos account. Everyone who has a Google account for Gmail has an account that can be used for Google Photos. Separate services, same account. @h_tejas What's interesting, now that I think about it, is Meta chose to use the Instagram account for threads and NOT Facebook accounts. 1st, thanks for pointing out that you can *choose* whether to bring over your followers/following list from #Instagram into #Threads. I hate Meta, but I hate inaccurate description more. Now that you know it, I'd appreciate if @h_tejas could edit your post. About using Insta vs. Facebook database. I guess Insta is a younger user base and can adapt to this microblogging format than Facebook users. And Insta still has a more favorable view than Facebook. |
@ellestad They aren't marketing it as an additional feature on top of Instagram but a separate platform altogether. They also advertised that it runs on ActivityPub, which I don't think is the case with Instagram.