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Will people here use/try Meta's #threads when available? Would love to know the reasons or if it would be just for fun/curiosity.

The amount of data collected is insane imo.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Absolutely, yes. I almost always try the newest networks/apps because I like to see for myself whether I think they're going to be a hit and/or worthwhile.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I realized after posting that my initial reply may have sounded snarky, and that wasn't my intention. I'm a cross country and track coach, and the reality is that, like it or not, part of my job is ensuring the team has a visible social media presence. I feel an obligation to at least attempt to stay on top of what services people are using the most at any given time.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

It's totally okay to say 'yes', that's called freedom, we are not a cult lol. Some of my friends are going to use it as well :)

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think it's a much better approach than the "hurr durr zuck bad" sentiment here. You don't have to be a power user, see if it can add value to your life and how, then go from there.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, your personal data sure is worth quite a bit to facebook, good idea 👍