Meta is preparing to release Threads, a microblogging app that aims to rival Twitter. . Facebook signFacebook sign .According to a listing on Apple’s App Store, Threads is set to be released on Thursday and will enable users to maintain their followers from Instagram, as well as keep their existing usernames..Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter for US$44 billion in 2022, the upcoming launch of Threads poses a direct challenge to the social media platform. .Twitter has been embroiled in various controversies and Threads aims to provide a new alternative for users seeking a different experience..Last week, Musk announced a series of new limitations and restrictions on Twitter, including a cap on the number of tweets users can view daily. This announcement sparked a widespread outcry from many Twitter users..Despite the increase in user numbers on alternative microblogging platforms, such as Mastodon, following Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter. None of these platforms has been a significant challenger to Twitter's dominance..Instagram has a substantial user base with hundreds of millions of registered users and Meta has a track record of adding features from other social media companies to Instagram..Instagram introduced a new feature called “stories” in 2016 to fight back against the growing popularity of Snapchat. These “stories” allow users to share posts that vanish after 24 hours..In 2020, Instagram introduced a short-form video feature called “Reels” to compete with the growing popularity of TikTok..The launch of Threads poses a significant challenge to Twitter. Musk's efforts to increase profits and transform the platform have been heavily criticized..Following the acquisition of the company in late 2020, Musk reduced the staff by approximately 80% through a series of layoffs. .Musk decided to reinstate several banned accounts, including former US President Donald Trump and Babylon Bee, a conservative satire news site..Due to a “perceived increase” in “harmful content” on Twitter, hundreds of advertisers have temporarily paused their advertising with Twitter..Also, Threads is launching just after Twitter CEO Elon Musk angered Twitter users for temporarily limiting the number of posts users can read on the platform..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Meta is preparing to release Threads, a microblogging app that aims to rival Twitter. . Facebook signFacebook sign .According to a listing on Apple’s App Store, Threads is set to be released on Thursday and will enable users to maintain their followers from Instagram, as well as keep their existing usernames..Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter for US$44 billion in 2022, the upcoming launch of Threads poses a direct challenge to the social media platform. .Twitter has been embroiled in various controversies and Threads aims to provide a new alternative for users seeking a different experience..Last week, Musk announced a series of new limitations and restrictions on Twitter, including a cap on the number of tweets users can view daily. This announcement sparked a widespread outcry from many Twitter users..Despite the increase in user numbers on alternative microblogging platforms, such as Mastodon, following Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter. None of these platforms has been a significant challenger to Twitter's dominance..Instagram has a substantial user base with hundreds of millions of registered users and Meta has a track record of adding features from other social media companies to Instagram..Instagram introduced a new feature called “stories” in 2016 to fight back against the growing popularity of Snapchat. These “stories” allow users to share posts that vanish after 24 hours..In 2020, Instagram introduced a short-form video feature called “Reels” to compete with the growing popularity of TikTok..The launch of Threads poses a significant challenge to Twitter. Musk's efforts to increase profits and transform the platform have been heavily criticized..Following the acquisition of the company in late 2020, Musk reduced the staff by approximately 80% through a series of layoffs. .Musk decided to reinstate several banned accounts, including former US President Donald Trump and Babylon Bee, a conservative satire news site..Due to a “perceived increase” in “harmful content” on Twitter, hundreds of advertisers have temporarily paused their advertising with Twitter..Also, Threads is launching just after Twitter CEO Elon Musk angered Twitter users for temporarily limiting the number of posts users can read on the platform..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
