Get ready for a thrilling journey in the world of social media where boundaries are pushed, norms are shattered, and innovation is the name of the game! Enter Threads, Meta's electrifying newcomer, that's giving Twitter a run for its money, amassing an eye-popping 10 million sign-ups within a mere seven hours. The catch? The intriguing condition that's causing a stir in the digital realm: You need to delete your Instagram account to bid goodbye to your Threads profile.
Yes, you read that right! As part of Meta's Supplementary Privacy Policy, there's an unexpected clause: “You're free to hit the deactivate button on your Threads profile anytime, but to delete your Threads profile, you'll need to let go of your Instagram account.”
I deactivated my threads account already but it turns out you can’t delete your threads account *without also deleting your Instagram account* so maybe just don’t sign up!
— emily hughes ✨ (@emilyhughes) July 6, 2023
The logic? As Meta enlightens us on their policy page, your Threads profile is inextricably linked with your Instagram account, leading to an "Aha!" moment for many surprised users.
Threads, the new kid on the block, offering an engaging text-based conversation platform, is positioning itself as a formidable contender to Elon Musk’s Twitter. Backed by Instagram, a photo-sharing behemoth boasting over 2 billion users, Threads has made an impressive debut, stretching its reach to more than 100 countries. This fresh addition to the Twitter rivals appears to be the favorite pick among users.
In a Threads post, Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, painted his bold vision for the app: “In my eyes, a public conversations app should engage 1 billion+ people. While Twitter had the chance, it seems to have missed it. We are hopeful Threads will fill this gap.”
Sharing his disbelief at the rocketing growth of Threads, with a staggering 10 million sign-ups within seven hours, Zuckerberg labeled Threads the fastest-growing consumer platform.
Big-league brands such as Netflix, Amazon, NFL, and Pepsi have already pledged their allegiance to Threads, amplifying its credibility. Interestingly, tech and business titans like Google, Apple, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Disney are conspicuously absent, raising many an eyebrow.
Instagram's head clarifies the controversy surrounding the deletion of Thread accounts: pic.twitter.com/EeyxsayDwB
— ㆅ (@howfxr) July 6, 2023
Responding to user feedback on this unusual policy decision, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri offered some clarity on the account deletion process. Users can choose to deactivate their Threads account, maintain a private profile, or even erase all their Threads posts without touching their Instagram account. However, as of now, Threads and Instagram are two sides of the same coin, meaning deleting one eradicates the other. But fear not, Mosseri promises that they are "actively exploring a way to delete your Threads account separately." Let's keep our eyes peeled for this potential game-changer!
