A Quick and Easy Way to Add Your Creative Takes to Trending Images
Threads, the social network owned by Instagram, has introduced a new feature that allows users to reshare photos and videos in a more streamlined way. Instead of using the traditional "quote-post" method, where you re-share the original post and then add your own commentary, Threads is introducing a new option called "Use media." This feature allows users to simply click on a photo or video published on Threads and re-share it directly to a new post, adding their own text as needed.
How to Access the New Feature
To access the "Use media" option, you can long-press on any media published on Threads or tap on the repost button. This will bring up a pop-up window with three options: "Repost," "Quote," and "Use media." The new feature is located just below the "Repost" and "Quote" buttons.
Attribution to the Original Poster
When you use the "Use media" option, the image or video will still be credited to the original poster. This means that when others view your re-shared post, they will see the attribution to the original creator at the top left of the image.
User Feedback and Settings
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, announced the new feature in a post on Threads. He noted that this is a "quick and easy way to add your creative takes to trending images." However, some creators have expressed concerns about the introduction of this feature. They worry that not all creators want their images reshared in this way, particularly because it may allow others to capture traffic and attention for their work without putting in any effort.
Turning Off Media Reuse
To alleviate these concerns, Threads has made it clear that users can turn off media reuse in the app’s settings. This means that creators can control who is able to re-share their media and when. Additionally, users can use quote-post controls to decide who is able to reuse the media they share.
Updated Information on Settings/Controls
In an updated statement after publication, Threads’ account clarified that users can turn off media reuse in the app’s settings. This includes controlling who is able to re-share their media and when. Users can also use quote-post controls to decide who is able to reuse the media they share.
The Importance of User Feedback
Mosseri has stated that user feedback is welcome, and Threads will continue to monitor the introduction of this feature to ensure it meets the needs of its users.
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Conclusion
The introduction of the "Use media" option on Threads marks a significant change in how users can share photos and videos. By making it easier to re-share content, threads is giving its users more creative freedom to add their own takes to trending images.
However, this feature has also raised concerns among some creators who worry about the potential for others to capture traffic and attention without putting in effort. Threads’ response has been clear: users have control over who can re-share their media and when.
As with any new feature, it’s essential to give it time to settle and see how users adapt to this change. In the meantime, we’ll be keeping a close eye on user feedback and updates from Threads.
About the Author
Sarah Perez is a Consumer News Editor at TechCrunch. She has worked as a reporter for TechCrunch since August 2011 and has previously spent over three years at ReadWriteWeb. Before her work as a reporter, Sarah worked in I.T. across various industries, including banking, retail, and software.
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