Threads: My Initial Thoughts of the New Twitter-esque App

As years go by, I foolishly believe that there can't possibly be any more social media platforms to introduce to the world. Oh, how wrong am I? Along comes another one by the name of Threads. Threads is a Twitter-esque-style app where we can share our random thoughts and feelings. Ok, I know it's not called Twitter anymore, but I still call it that ok. There was a mix of excitement and scepticism amongst us all when the new app came along.

Surprisingly, my willpower stopped me from downloading the app straight away. Like many, I didn't want another social media platform to deal with and update. But, in the end, curiosity got the better of me. After seeing people share their Threads on their Instagram Stories, I dived into the deep end and downloaded the app. 

I've been using the app for about a month or so now and I've been honestly surprised by how much I've enjoyed using it! 

It feels like a much safer space than Twitter

One aspect of Threads I have infinitely noticed is how much of a safer space Threads is. With Twitter, I find there's always someone saying mean or extremely controversial to upset other users. With Threads, it feels more authentic, friendly and genuine. You can just follow the people you already follow on Instagram (only if they're on Threads that is). At the moment, the app hasn't introduced the ability to use hashtags or find out what's "trending" - which is a good thing. The app allows me to read people's thoughts and feelings on what's going on in their everyday lives, which is quite refreshing for the mind.

I'm getting to know my Instagram following better

Many people I follow on Instagram either don't use Twitter or are inactive on there. With Threads, it's nice getting to know someone I follow because I already love their photo/Reel content. It's been so nice to see how they think, their thoughts on different things and getting to know their personalities better. There feels like a more genuine connection to everyone I follow as I'm reading stuff I would rather read. I would rather know what their favourite Netflix series is and what their biggest life ick is than read some miserable news story/tweet. 

It genuinely feels like a chat room

You know when you can just chat any old random sh*t to anyone about anything? That's what Threads feels like! I wouldn't say it's got that complete MSN vibe about it, but it feels so much more natural to post your weird and wonderful thoughts there! There is more simplicity and authenticity in the app. For example, there are no hashtags involved, no tab to see what's trending, no being bombarded with ads etc. It's just a simple app to share random thoughts and see what others are saying and thinking.

Will I keep using Threads?

Absolutely! The app feels like a friendlier, kinder and more genuine place to be. I've barely seen any negativity on there as I follow people who I follow on Instagram. One thing I have loved about Threads is sharing photos that I wouldn't normally share on my Instagram feed. I know that may sound a bit random as Threads is kind of like a nicer carbon copy of Twitter without all the faff. Threads is definitely a safer space to be if you don't like all the negativity and clutteredness that other social media apps bring with them. After all, social media is about bringing people together online, and Threads is an app that is really setting a good example of how to do that in the best way possible.

Bear this in mind, you will need to have an Instagram account to have Threads. 

I'd love to know your thoughts on Threads - have you got the app yet? Let me know!