Twitter seems to ban all Threads links to reaffirm its position as a “free speech absolutist” platform - eviltoast

A search for Threads content on Twitter currently brings up zero results, despite plenty of links to Meta’s microblogging rival being posted on the platform.

  • Makeshift@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    My gut reaction is defensiveness that the fediverse has a different motive, but no. The motive IS the same. Both are fueled by self-preservation.

    There IS a difference in circumstance, however. The fediverse has to measure potential gain vs potential risk of working with a greedy rich billionaire.

    Twitter is already a giant that’s been going through a lot of abuse and bleeding users. It stands to gain nothing from Meta’ new copycat, only lose even more.

    So, Yes. Same motivation for blocking/defederating. The difference between the two is what thy stand to gain vs what they risk losing.