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Twitter seems to ban all Threads links to reaffirm its position as a “free speech absolutist” platform (www.theverge.com)

submitted 1 year ago by fearout@kbin.social to c/technology@lemmy.world

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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.

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[–] cazool@blip.cf -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This has a very "let's de-federate from Threads" vibe.

Don't get me wrong the guy is a tool but it feels similar to an instance admin blocking threads and not letting users decide.

[–] Makeshift@sh.itjust.works 4 points 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.