Time to tag.

“Tags work a little differently than hashtags do on platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). When composing a Threads post, you start a tag by tapping the # symbol and then typing out your topic. But instead of being limited to just one word, you can type out a whole phrase (with spaces!) and add special characters, according to Mosseri. However, you can only make one tag per post.”

I wonder how the tags will work if they federate with ActivityPub.

  • Zak@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8·
    11 months ago

    I think it was probably as much to compete with Bluesky, which also says it will have federation (with its own protocol) Soontm as anything.

    If Bluesky actually starts federating, I think there’s a good chance Threads will.

    • Scrollone@feddit.itEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      Threads, however, has explicitly promised Mastodon integration, so it won’t use a proprietary protocol.

      • SamXavia@kbin.run
        1·
        11 months ago

        What is really good for everyone already using the Fediverse as it doesn’t mean as much work when it comes to bringing Threads & Mastodon compatibility. The multi-word tags are a cool feature but will have to looked at once Federated.

    • katy ✨@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      1·
      11 months ago

      really love bluesky i just hold they either do both protocols or make an activitypub bridge. i think that all the alternative networks working together is the best way to prevent post twitter special network splintering

      • SamXavia@kbin.run
        1·
        11 months ago

        I’m sure if Bluesky doesn’t create something the Fediverse will have someone create a bridge protocol opensource to allow for easy integration into these systems.