Australia’s Protection Against Online Child Abuse

X’s Response to the News

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Musk’s Ongoing War with Civil Rights Groups

Dealing With the Bot Crisis on Social Media Platforms

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You will now be able to see who liked your post as Meta’s threads app is rolling out a new feature. As per the news, the company was testing the new feature on Android a week ago, and over the weekend made it available for all the users.

Meta launched Threads on July 6. It is Instagram’s answer to X (formerly Twitter’s). Threads was quick to get 100 million users, in just 5 days. Since then, there have been many incidents of Threads losing their users to X.

Process of Enabling the New Feature

What Does Threads’ Future Hold?

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It’s been a few days since Elon Musk announced that Twitter is now “X”. Elon even changed the logo of the Social media platform which was widely loved. Now the billionaire has renamed TweetDeck to XPro. It’s been a rollercoaster week for the company, to say the least.

Instead of using the @TweetDeck handle for the product, the business has switched to @Pro. However, “Twitter” and “TweetDeck” references may still be seen throughout the program, including on the help page.

He had also stated at the time that XPro would include “a wide range of psy op plugins.” It’s still a secret what kind of plugins will be there, and what their functionality will be.

It’s been a month since Twitter put a limit to how many tweets its users can read due to the platform’s extended outage. The outage caused hinderance to users’ ability to track new posts. In the incident, TweetDeck users complained about the notification and columns failing to load. There was a series of events that took place when Elon took ownership of X, formerly known as Twitter.

The last announcement was made on July 4. So, we can assume, X will make XPro/TweetDeck a paid-only feature in the next few days.

What is TweetDeck?

Problems with “X” Rebranding

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Elon Musk, the brilliant businessman who founded Tesla acquired Twitter for an astounding $44 billion. He has now unveiled his ambitious plan to transform the social media network. Twitter rebranded itself to X after Elon Musk announced it on 23rd July. Also, X.com now redirects to twitter.com. The Twitter bird logo is gone and it’s replaced by the ‘X’ logo.

A few days after Twitter’s competitor Threads entry, the platform started losing many users. Threads reached a whopping 100 million users in just 5 days. So, Twitter is doing anything it can to prove its worth in the market.

The Rebranding Incident

The Logo Game

The significance of the letter X

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About the Ad Revenue Distribution

According to Elon Musk, the first batch of creator payments will amount to $5 million and will be cumulative from the beginning of February. These payments will be made using Stripe. Creators who are eligible to monetize on Twitter must meet the following requirements.

1. You must live in one of the countries where Twitter’s monetization programs are offered.

2. You must be 18 or older.

3. You must have a Twitter account that has been active for at least three months.

4. You must have a complete profile that includes an account name, bio, profile picture, and header image.

5. You must have a verified email address

6. You must connect a verified Stripe account.

7. Maintain a minimum of 500 active followers.

8. Have posted Tweets in the past 30 days.

For More: Visit Twitters Rules & Policies Page

Once these requirements are met one can claim the ad revenue share.

Creators Receiving Payouts

According to what some major producers are revealing on Twitter, these payouts are enormous. A writer, Brian Krassenstein, with about 750,000 followers, claimed Twitter paid him $24,305. Another one on the list is SK, a creator with about 230,000 followers. He claims to have earned $2,236 through Twitter, while political pundit Benny Johnson claims to have earned $9,546.

Terms of Payouts

Tweet impressions decide Twitter payouts. Babylon Bee, writer at Ashley St. Clair (710,000 followers) made $7,153 with 840 million impressions from February to July. If we calculate her rate, it will be around $0.0085 CPM or $8.52 per million impressions. It’s unclear whether individual CPMs differ from user to user.

Twitter is monetizing the advertisements that appear in tweet replies because it would be difficult to figure out which authors to pay for ads served in the feed. This is the same challenge short-form video platforms like TikTok are facing with revenue sharing. Of course, this means that artists will want to entice people to respond to their tweets.

In the best-case scenario, this would spark dialogue, but as we know from platforms like Facebook, intense emotions generate the most participation. This may lead to some creators posting highly controversial content. There is a solution for this, and not all content creators can earn money through this current program. Sexual content won’t be monetized on Twitter according to its content monetization standards. Twitter will also not enable content creators to monetize content regarding known scams like pyramid schemes, violence, criminal behavior, gambling, or drugs and alcohol. And obviously, copyrighted content that they don’t control.

Is this Twitter’s Way of Combating Instagram Threads?

Days after Twitter’s rival Threads launched, it gained a whopping 100 million users within just 5 days. Thread, in a short amount of time, has gained people’s attention. But, it is too early to say that Threads would be able to maintain the user base, let alone say that it has surpassed Twitter.

Twitter paying revenue to ad creators is a ray of hope to attract users and people to the platform. And if we take YouTube as an example, compensating creators will surely improve Twitter’s growth prospects

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Twitter since the Musk takeover has been controversial. First, Twitter itself sued Elon Musk when he backed out of a $44bn Twitter takeover deal. Fast forward now, when Twitter is owned by Elon, he threatens to sue Threads over app infringement.

It’s important to know what the newly launched app Threads has in common with Twitter. To do that, let’s see what Threads by Instagram all is about.

Threads by Instagram – An Overview

Threads, in a nutshell, is a microblogging network comparable to Twitter. And, the tweet-counterparts are referred to as threads, and re-tweets are referred to as reposts. The similarities and unsurprising given the primary purpose of Threads was to compete with Twitter.

You can transfer all of your information and credentials using your existing Instagram accounts. And, you can follow everyone you know on Instagram with a single tap. You can also post threads, images, and videos, as well as engage with all of your followers. It will coexist with Instagram as a text-centric platform.

Threads will also be compatible with open social networks based on Activity Pub, such as Mastodon. Meta aims to integrate it into the metaverse, and this is a great move to complement that.

Thread is a strong attempt to compete with Twitter. Meta has used its experience in producing social media products, as well as its existing distribution of over a billion people, to create a decent app. We’re still working on the app’s first public release, and there’s a lot to improve and look forward to.

Instagram Threads vs Twitter – Comparing Key Features

1. User Interface

The Threads app’s interface is straightforward, with a dark background and text in white and grey in the foreground. A lot is happening on a single thread and there is no light mode either. This is where Twitter has an advantage, thanks to years of improving the microblogging platform.

If we talk about the user interface Twitter has an edge over newly launched Threads. It would be crucial to see how Threads copes up.

2. App Layout and Features

The Threads app features five tabs: the home tab, the search tab, the post tab, the activity tab (which contains all of your replies, mentions, and other notifications), and the profile tab.

The home tab displays all threads, including accounts you don’t follow – and it can quickly load up with unwelcome posts. The search tab displays profiles that you can follow.

Twitter has an advantage here because it offers a separate page for ‘For You’ and ‘Following’. Twitter also includes extra features such as Spaces, Community, and Direct Messaging that Trends does not have. And, Threads does not support hashtags.

Another issue with Threads is that there is no separate button on your Profile to verify who you follow. You have a button for checking your followers, which leads to a button for checking your following. We’re also not sure what the design process was. However, there is a separate link beneath your profile to display your Threads and Replies, which we appreciate.

3. Differences in Content Features, Rules, and Character Limit

Threads hit Twitter where it hurts the most – Twitter’s free edition has a 280-character limit, while a Twitter Blue subscription gives you up to 25,000 characters. Post content in Threads is limited to 500 characters. Threads, of course, have no rate limit, and you can browse as much content as you like.

However, there does not appear to be a limit on the number of videos that can be uploaded to Twitter. We recently saw Apple provide a free series premiere via a single Tweet. Threads, on the other hand, has a five-minute video limit.

Threads, like Twitter, allow you to mute and hide words from your feed. On Threads, you may also conceal and block accounts. You can also hide the like count on your Threads and Instagram posts. This is a feature that Twitter lacks.

Tweets can be edited with the Twitter Blue membership. This feature is absent from Threads. There is no paid version that allows you to do this either. Twitter Blue can also assist you with the text format, which Threads cannot. Individual Threads can be deleted, but not your Threads account. You’ll have to also erase your Instagram account to do so.

4. Sharing Features on Threads and Twitter

Threads links can be easily shared and cross-posted on Instagram. But unlike Twitter, Threads does not have a direct message capability. Threads also do not allow you to share hashtags.

The repost feature is similar to retweets on Twitter. Both fundamentally serve the same purpose; which is to share content from other accounts on your feed. On both Twitter and Threads, you can quickly post links to information on other social media platforms.

5. Profile Verification

The prized blue tick recently became a paid feature that anyone with Twitter Blue could access, removing its exclusivity. Meta did the same thing and began a paid subscription program for verification. This will grant you Threads verification, as well as a special tab to view notifications from verified accounts.

6. Privacy

Privacy has always been Meta’s weak link, so it’s no surprise that Zuckerberg faced criticism during the Threads launch. It is not available in the EU since it facilitates data and credential transfer from another app (Instagram), which is against EU law. Furthermore, a simple check of App Store data shows that Threads accesses more items on your phone than Twitter.

Furthermore, Twitter has greater privacy features, particularly in terms of content blocking and limits.

You may safely log in to Threads if you have two-factor authentication enabled on Instagram. Twitter supports two-factor authentication as well, but SMS-based 2FA is available exclusively with Twitter Blue.

Also, there is currently no advertising on Threads. We’re sure they’ll start appearing in the next few days, and it’s unlikely we’ll be able to block or minimize them. Twitter Blue allows you to cut advertisements by up to 50%.

7. Compatibility

Twitter has both Android and iPhone apps, as well as web compatibility. As a result, you can use Twitter on any device. Threads, on the other hand, currently only has iOS and Android apps. Threads cannot be accessed directly on a web browser. We believe, however, that the online app will be accessible soon.

Should You Move to Threads on Instagram

We believe it is too soon to switch from Twitter to Threads. Instead, we recommend that you use both of these platforms. This is because a huge portion of the Instagram audience is now available on Threads, and you don’t want to miss out on your Twitter following as well.

Threads still have a long way to go before it can compete with Twitter as a microblogging platform. Would Meta have a chance if Elon Musk’s acquisition was not heavily criticized, and if all of the restricted features including Twitter Blue were not present?

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 A day after its launch Threads has received 30 million users. A post stated that on the first day itself, the Threads app received over 95 million posts. Threads App was launched on 6th July in around 100 countries.  

Why Is Twitter Suing Meta?

Spiro, a partner at the Quinn Emanuel law firm, alleges that Meta employed dozens of ex-Twitter employees to build Threads. This is not surprising given how many people lost their jobs after Musk’s takeover.
 

According to Twitter, many of these former employees still have access to trade secrets and other sensitive information. Twitter claims Meta tasked these employees with creating a “copycat” software. Which happens to violate both state and federal law. 

Source: Semafor

Twitter plans to take legal action in the form of Civil remedies and injunctive relief. It also wants Meta to immediately stop using Twitter secrets and highly confidential information. Also, indicates that Twitter won’t allow Meta to crawl or scrape its data, either.

Twitter, according to Spiro, intends to “strictly enforce its intellectual property rights, and demands that Meta cease using any Twitter trade secrets or other highly confidential information immediately.” 

Will Twitter’s Claim Stand?

According to intellectual property law experts, such as Stanford law professor Mark Lemley, Twitter would require more substantial evidence to prosecute a trade secret theft action against Meta. He said, “The mere hiring of former Twitter employees (who Twitter itself laid off or drove away) and the fact that Facebook created a somewhat similar site is unlikely to support a trade secret claim“. According to Jeanne Fromer, a professor at New York University, organizations accused of trade secret theft must demonstrate that they took reasonable precautions to protect their intellectual information. 

Meta Communications Director Andy Stone strictly denied hiring any former Twitter employee team to develop the thread app. It would be interesting to see what happens shortly as Elon and Mark are already engaged in a fight. It would be interesting to see who wins the tech battle. 

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META is famous for capitalizing on any chance it sees to capitalize on a fresh arrival in the market. It is not the first time that the company is launching a competitor to existing platforms. The perfect example of this was during the lockdown when Instagram introduced Reels. It became an instant hit as TikTok was getting banned in some countries due to privacy issues. Now, with Twitter’s unclear future, Instagram is set to launch Threads. A feature that will be like Twitter’s text-based threads.  Considering Twitter’s ongoing controversies, this seems like a brilliant move by Meta.

The Reason for the Introduction of Instagram Threads

Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, it has seen a drop in the user base due to various issues in the company. To capitalize on this situation Instagram is ready to launch Threads. 

Last week, Twitter set temporary rate limits that block you after reading a set number of tweets in a day. It also blocked unregistered users from seeing tweets. Users were unable to browse the service throughout the weekend as a result of these adjustments. 

Meta posted a launch date teaser to the Instagram app. The search bar displays a ticket icon when you type “threads” (or any of a range of other phrases) into the search box. When you tap it, a spinning ticket with your Instagram username and a local launch time display the equivalent of 10 AM ET on the 6th. The spinning ticket also has a QR code that connects to threads.net, which appears to be the online homepage for the brand-new social media platform. 

How Does the Instagram Threads Feature Work?

Here is the app’s official, brief description as it appears on the App Store: 

“Say more with Threads – Instagram’s text-based conversation app. Threads are where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what’ll be trending tomorrow. Whatever it is you’re interested in, you can follow and connect directly with your favorite creators and others who love the same things – or build a loyal following of your own to share your ideas, opinions, and creativity with the world.” 

Twitter Issues & Elon Musk’s Reaction to the Launch

In addition, Twitter is abruptly implementing significant modifications to TweetDeck. This is after the program started to malfunction. The true reason behind it is speculative. But, it is likely the pressure of scrapers mining for data to feed AI models. Additionally, TweetDeck will be a paid tool soon. 

Over the holiday weekend, many Twitter users attempted to switch to Bluesky. But, it suspended new user signups for more than a day to fix problems brought on by people rushing the app.

Elon Musk responded to several tweets following the announcement of Instagram’s announcement. Some of these referred to the quantity of customer data that Threads’ App Store description on Meta claims it may gather.

The shots fired by Elon are straight after he and META CEO Mark Zuckerberg agreed on a cage fight. While that may or may not come to fruition, the META vs Twitter battle has commenced.

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For a lot of social media professionals, TweetDeck is vital. One of the few Twitter clients that don’t display promotional tweets, which have increased in frequency over the past several weeks. Also, it enables you to watch the activity across multiple accounts simultaneously. 

Twitter’s Daily Tweet Reading Limits and Problems Faced by TweetDeck Users 

For verified users, Twitter initially imposed read limits of 6,000 posts per day, and for unverified users, 600 posts per day. In the following hours, these limits were extended to 10,000 and 1,000 tweets. The consequences of the read limits are probably enhanced by TweetDeck given that several tweets are loaded up through various columns at once. 

Many users have also reported that while their location timeline is loading, there are problems with the alerts, mentions, and likes columns. Even though very few users have reported going over the rate limit throughout the weekend, not everything has returned to normal. The Twitter software TweetDeck, which is utilized by many business users of the social network, seems to have taken a hit.

Since the read limit was implemented, many people using TweetDeck have discovered that columns holding mentions, likes, or other information are left blank. The following can be seen in the image below.
 

Source: TweetDeck

What’s Causing the Issue and How Is It Being Solved? 

Since TweetDeck can display dozens of tweets at once with numerous timelines updating in real-time, it probably puts more strain on Twitter’s servers than the standard Twitter apps, which may be one of the reasons why Twitter decided to disable some features of the program. 

Twitter has implemented regularization for non-logging in tweets to prevent data scraping for AI models. This, according to Musk, is just a temporary safety measure. TweetDeck displays timelines chronologically, making it easier to stay updated on breaking news events. 

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