Threads users react negatively to new DM feature, sparking concerns over harassment and lack of opt-out.
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Threads Faces Backlash Over New DM Feature Launch Threads DM Feature Backfires Amid Harassment Concerns Threads, Instagram’s text-focused social platform, recently introduced direct messaging (DMs)—a feature many believed would enhance user experience and engagement. But the rollout has ignited criticism, particularly from women, who argue the feature opens the door to unwanted messages and potential harassment. While DMs are standard on social networks like X (formerly Twitter), Mastodon, and Bluesky, Threads initially stood out for its lack of private messaging—something many users now say was a benefit, not a flaw. As discussions heat up, questions about user safety, platform control, and Meta’s product strategy have taken center stage. Image Credits:Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto/ Getty Images User Reactions Highlight Threads DM Controversy The addition of direct messages on Threads may have been labeled the platform’s most requested feature, but the user feedback suggests otherwise. Comments on Threads have been filled with frustration, pa…
