Meta is making moves, diving into plans to make Threads chat it up with other apps using some fancy decentralized protocols. Threads content and profiles are about to step out of their comfort zone and join the party with other fediverse-based apps.
So, Zuckerberg spilled the beans, letting us in on Meta's new experiment. Meta is toying with a way to let Threads content pop up on platforms like Mastodon and other ActivityPub-based systems. It's like plugging Threads into the heart of this fediverse thing - a move that could seriously shake up our social media routine.
"Making Threads interoperable will give people more choice over how they interact and it will help content reach more people.", announced Meta's CEO in a Threat post. Adding further, "I'm pretty optimistic about this."
Hold on a sec, peeps! What's this fediverse gig, you may ask? It's like this massive squad of independent servers, millions of them, all teaming up to create a new open social media vibe. No one's calling the shots from a central hub. Each server sets its own rules, algorithms, and systems. Meta's rolling the dice to be part of that scene.
Meta, often seen as the big shot causing the headaches the fediverse is trying to fix, is now extending a hand. Not everyone in the fediverse is throwing a party, but some see this as a step in the right direction. It could mean more control over your content - a promise Meta made ages ago when it launched its Twitter/X wannabe.
Meta's dead serious about ditching its "walled garden" rep. This Threads integration into the fediverse is no small feat; it could link Threads content to a bunch of other tools and platforms. It's early days for this union.
The good things is – Mastodon users can follow Threads users, but the other way around? Nope, not happening. It's a little hiccup, but it might just be the nudge Threads needs for a spot in the limelight.
Sure, Meta's got a long road ahead, but they're not starting from scratch. Threads made a move toward direct connection back in August, letting users verify their profiles on Mastodon. Skepticism lingers, given Meta's rap sheet, but they're inching toward a more connected digital world. Keep an eye out!
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So, Zuckerberg spilled the beans, letting us in on Meta's new experiment. Meta is toying with a way to let Threads content pop up on platforms like Mastodon and other ActivityPub-based systems. It's like plugging Threads into the heart of this fediverse thing - a move that could seriously shake up our social media routine.
"Making Threads interoperable will give people more choice over how they interact and it will help content reach more people.", announced Meta's CEO in a Threat post. Adding further, "I'm pretty optimistic about this."
Hold on a sec, peeps! What's this fediverse gig, you may ask? It's like this massive squad of independent servers, millions of them, all teaming up to create a new open social media vibe. No one's calling the shots from a central hub. Each server sets its own rules, algorithms, and systems. Meta's rolling the dice to be part of that scene.
Meta, often seen as the big shot causing the headaches the fediverse is trying to fix, is now extending a hand. Not everyone in the fediverse is throwing a party, but some see this as a step in the right direction. It could mean more control over your content - a promise Meta made ages ago when it launched its Twitter/X wannabe.
Meta's dead serious about ditching its "walled garden" rep. This Threads integration into the fediverse is no small feat; it could link Threads content to a bunch of other tools and platforms. It's early days for this union.
The good things is – Mastodon users can follow Threads users, but the other way around? Nope, not happening. It's a little hiccup, but it might just be the nudge Threads needs for a spot in the limelight.
Sure, Meta's got a long road ahead, but they're not starting from scratch. Threads made a move toward direct connection back in August, letting users verify their profiles on Mastodon. Skepticism lingers, given Meta's rap sheet, but they're inching toward a more connected digital world. Keep an eye out!
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