Meta introduces 'Ghost Posts' on Threads for Halloween
Meta introduces 'ghost posts' on threads for halloween
Just in time for Halloween, Meta has announced the arrival of 'ghost posts' on Threads. These temporary posts will only be active for 24 hours before being automatically archived.
Any responses to these ghost posts will be redirected to your private message inbox, and only you will be able to see who responded or liked your post.
Reason for ghost posts
Meta explains that ghost posts allow users to share unfiltered thoughts and fresh opinions without the pressure of permanence or refinement.
How to create ghost posts
To create a temporary message, simply tap on the ghost icon in the message box. Meta aims to encourage users to use Threads daily for spontaneous thoughts and comments.
Threads vs. x
Threads was launched to compete with X, but according to Meta, it has hundreds of millions of users due to its automatic association with Instagram and Facebook accounts. However, its impact is not yet as significant as X.
New features on threads
Meta continues to add new features to Threads to attract users. Recently, it introduced text attachments that allow up to 10,000 characters for longer thoughts or article excerpts. It also launched the option to hide media or text in posts containing spoilers.
Cost of features
While some features on Threads are free, others require a subscription or payment for third-party apps on X. This is one of Mark Zuckerberg's strategies to attract users from Elon Musk.
Conclusion
Only time will tell if Meta's efforts to compete with X will be successful. Stay tuned for more updates from ComputerHoy.
- Meta introduces 'ghost posts' on Threads for Halloween
- Ghost posts are temporary and active for 24 hours
- Meta aims to encourage daily use of Threads
- Threads competes with X but has a smaller user base
- New features on Threads include text attachments and spoiler hiding
- Some features on Threads require a subscription or payment