Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, is testing spoiler textual content, in accordance with a submit from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Spoiler textual content refers to phrases (or photos) which can be greyed out in a submit and solely turn into readable for those who manually click on to see them. Because the title suggests, spoiler textual content is commonly used on platforms like Discord or Reddit to assist folks talk about new films, TV reveals, or books with out unintentionally revealing plot factors and twists for individuals who aren’t caught up.
This can be a good high quality of life improve on the person facet, however it additionally helps Meta by encouraging extra conversations about popular culture with out folks worrying about spoiling others.
“Well-liked reveals like ‘The Final of Us’ and ‘The White Lotus’ frequently trended on Threads throughout their seasons, a transparent signal of the app’s rising group of leisure and popular culture lovers,” Meta mentioned in a press launch.
Spoiler textual content can be helpful in different circumstances, like blurring out textual content or photos that aren’t violative, however nonetheless may be off-putting to some customers. (Taking a look at my buddy who shares #BruiseWatch updates after their frisbee video games).
As a characteristic that’s at present in testing, spoiler textual content/photos haven’t rolled out to all customers. For individuals who have it, textual content or photos might be marked as spoilers by highlighting them earlier than posting, then choosing “mark spoiler” from the menu that seems.
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