Chris Trottier on Nostr: From the start, I had a strong feeling that #Threads would experience instant ...
From the start, I had a strong feeling that #Threads would experience instant success. I've been saying that it wouldn't be #Mastodon or #Bluesky that brings down #Twitter. Instead, it was clear to me that #Threads would be the one to dismantle Twitter completely.
Why am I so confident about this? Well, it's because #Meta holds a monopoly over the social connections of billions of people. The specific features or user interface of Threads don't really matter in the grand scheme of things. Ultimately, it all comes down to the social connections, and #Meta knows exactly how to exploit that.
Now, what about privacy concerns? Surprisingly, the majority of people don't seem to care much about it. Even after being warned for 20 years about #Meta's poor approach to privacy, most people continue to use their services without hesitation.
And what about #Meta's problematic moderation policies? It's the same story. The majority of people are willing to endure various issues if it means they can stay connected with their loved ones.
But does this mean it's game over for the alternative non-Meta platforms like the #Mastodon, #Friendica, #Calckey, #Kbin, etc.?
Not at all. There's one thing that #Meta can't control: slip-ups. Just like other big tech companies, #Meta will inevitably make mistakes. Threads will have its fair share of critics, just as #Facebook, #Instagram, and #WhatsApp do.
So where will those critics turn to? Well, if you've been keeping an eye on Twitter and #Reddit, it's likely that they will flock to the Fediverse. The Fediverse offers something no other service can: it cannot be owned by anyone.
Now, some people believe that once you start using #Meta's services, you'll never leave. But that's not necessarily true. People often realize they need something different when the time comes. And when people understand that they don't want their online lives to be owned as #Meta's intellectual property, they will seek out a solution.
Spoiler alert: the only viable solution that truly ensures ownership over your online life is the #ActivityPub-enabled Fediverse. This technology allows you to set up your own server within minutes, connecting you with millions of people, just like I did with atomicpoet.org.
Sure, billions of people might eventually join Threads. However, there will always be individuals who realize they'd rather not be under the control of Mark Zuckerberg. And for that reason, there will always be a demand for genuine online freedom on their own Fediverse server.
Why am I so confident about this? Well, it's because #Meta holds a monopoly over the social connections of billions of people. The specific features or user interface of Threads don't really matter in the grand scheme of things. Ultimately, it all comes down to the social connections, and #Meta knows exactly how to exploit that.
Now, what about privacy concerns? Surprisingly, the majority of people don't seem to care much about it. Even after being warned for 20 years about #Meta's poor approach to privacy, most people continue to use their services without hesitation.
And what about #Meta's problematic moderation policies? It's the same story. The majority of people are willing to endure various issues if it means they can stay connected with their loved ones.
But does this mean it's game over for the alternative non-Meta platforms like the #Mastodon, #Friendica, #Calckey, #Kbin, etc.?
Not at all. There's one thing that #Meta can't control: slip-ups. Just like other big tech companies, #Meta will inevitably make mistakes. Threads will have its fair share of critics, just as #Facebook, #Instagram, and #WhatsApp do.
So where will those critics turn to? Well, if you've been keeping an eye on Twitter and #Reddit, it's likely that they will flock to the Fediverse. The Fediverse offers something no other service can: it cannot be owned by anyone.
Now, some people believe that once you start using #Meta's services, you'll never leave. But that's not necessarily true. People often realize they need something different when the time comes. And when people understand that they don't want their online lives to be owned as #Meta's intellectual property, they will seek out a solution.
Spoiler alert: the only viable solution that truly ensures ownership over your online life is the #ActivityPub-enabled Fediverse. This technology allows you to set up your own server within minutes, connecting you with millions of people, just like I did with atomicpoet.org.
Sure, billions of people might eventually join Threads. However, there will always be individuals who realize they'd rather not be under the control of Mark Zuckerberg. And for that reason, there will always be a demand for genuine online freedom on their own Fediverse server.