Automatically creating a shadow account for everyone on Instagram?

Even allowing people to follow that account?

Sounds like they really wanted to push Threads out the door in a big way.

  • @YellowtoOrange
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    312 years ago

    You need to activate the threads account. People are being asked to follow accounts which haven’t been activated IE created.

    You’re missing the point.

    • @o_oli
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      112 years ago

      So think of it like a ‘feature’ of Instagram then. You can enable the feature or you can leave it disabled but either way its sharing user data and login information etc.

    • @[email protected]
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      I don’t think I’m missing any point. Have you used it? They’re owned by the same company. Threads is separate but part of Instagram. Other than the user name being reserved on Threads in case the Instagram user wants to sign up, there isn’t an account created. If you try to search the name of any of those accounts in Threads it doesn’t come up at all. (Edit: mistyped a word)

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      • @ettyblatant
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        412 years ago

        Lemmy is your chance to have a discussion without the needless hostility that Reddit et al has. Maybe try saying “I actually find it quite convenient, here’s why” etc

        • @Pakyul
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          -32 years ago

          It’s your chance to derail every conversation into petty social media drama so you can reinforce your fragile superiority complex, that’s for sure.

        • @Jase
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          • @dragonflyteaparty
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            342 years ago

            They weren’t smug at all. They suggested you not be hostile. It’s not a crazy idea.

            • @Jase
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              Removed by mod

              • @ttmrichter
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                12 years ago

                Cope.

                Thank you. I will. Enjoy your stay.

              • @artifice
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                -112 years ago

                You’re from reddit aren’t you?

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          • @DudePluto
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            112 years ago

            How about you use the most basic social etiquette available and be at least not a total asshole.

            And how about I take this chance to remind everyone that we can all block the users we don’t want to interact with. And that maintaining a block list is a great way to ensure a decent online experience

            • @fututio_enjoyer
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              The block list should be shared, too, like a reputation chain or collaborative filter. “You and user X have both blocked Users A, B, and C. User X has also blocked D. Would you like to, too?” We can each decide the kind of moderation we want to see.