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Why You Should Avoid Threads: The Truth About Meta’s New App and  Threads Drains Your Battery, Limits Your Content, and Locks You In

Threads is a new app from Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, that claims to offer a more intimate and creative space for sharing text updates and joining public conversations. It’s built by the Instagram team and you can log in using your Instagram account. Sounds promising, right?

Well, not so fast. Before you rush to download Threads and start posting your thoughts, here are some reasons why you might want to think twice about joining this app.

Threads is a battery drainer

One of the most common complaints from users who have tried Threads is that it drains their phone’s battery very quickly. According to some reports, Threads can consume up to 40% of your battery in just a few hours, even when running in the background. This is because Threads constantly syncs with Instagram and Meta’s servers, and uses location services to show your status to your close friends. Unless you have a power bank handy, you might find yourself running out of juice before the day is over.

Threads lacks depth and diversity

Another issue with Threads is that it lacks the depth and diversity of content that you can find on other social media platforms, especially Twitter. Threads limits your posts to 500 characters, which might not be enough to express your ideas or opinions fully. It also discourages news and political updates, which are some of the most engaging and informative topics on Twitter. Instead, Threads focuses on personal and casual conversations, which might get boring or repetitive after a while. Moreover, Threads does not have a robust discovery feature, so you might miss out on new and interesting creators or perspectives that you could find on other apps.

Threads is not really open or interoperable

Finally, Threads is not really as open or interoperable as Meta claims it to be. While Meta says it is working on making Threads compatible with the open, interoperable social networks that it believes can shape the future of the internet, there is no clear timeline or roadmap for this. In fact, Meta has a history of blocking or limiting access to its data and APIs by third-party developers and platforms, such as Snapchat and TikTok. This means that Threads might not be able to connect or communicate with other social media apps or services that you use or prefer. You might end up being locked in Meta’s ecosystem, which could limit your choices and options.

So, there you have it. Threads might seem like a fun and fresh way to share text updates and join public conversations, but it also has some serious drawbacks that you should consider before joining. If you’re looking for a more reliable, diverse, and open social media app for text sharing, you might want to stick with Twitter or explore other alternatives.