Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, is testing spoiler textual content, in keeping with a put up from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Spoiler textual content refers to phrases (or photos) which might be grayed out in a put up and solely turn into readable in the event you manually click on to see them. Because the identify 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.
It is a good quality-of-life improve on the person aspect, nevertheless it additionally helps Meta by encouraging extra conversations about popular culture with out folks worrying about spoiling others.
“Popular shows like ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘The White Lotus’ regularly trended on Threads during their seasons, a clear sign of the app’s growing community of entertainment and pop culture enthusiasts,” Meta stated in a press launch.
Spoiler textual content will also 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 could be marked as spoilers by highlighting them earlier than posting, then deciding on “mark spoiler” from the menu that seems.
