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Threads Now Supports Disappearing 'Ghost Posts' That Archive After 24 Hours

Meta today announced that the Threads social network is gaining support for disappearing posts. "Ghost posts" are Threads posts that will be automatically archived after a 24-hour period.

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Replies to ghost posts are sent to the user's direct message inbox, with no comments or likes shared publicly. Creating a ghost post can be done by tapping on the new ghost icon that's available when composing a post.

Ghost posts appear as a chat bubble with a gray background in the Threads feed, so they stand out compared to regular posts.

Meta says that the feature will allow Threads users to share "unfiltered thoughts and fresh takes without the pressure of permanence or polish." Ghost posts are available now.

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Top Rated Comments

macduke Avatar
22 weeks ago

Meta says that the feature will allow Threads users to share "unfiltered thoughts and fresh takes without the pressure of permanence or polish."
Remember kids, everything on the internet is permanent. Your nudes and your unhinged posts live on forever. Someone or something will archive them.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Shanesan Avatar
22 weeks ago
I feel like I read an ad.

Mastodon has this feature too, it’s called “Delete”.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
centauratlas Avatar
22 weeks ago
If anyone believes they will disappear, they are probably delusional. They even say will be archived for later perusal (by the authorities).
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Student of Life Avatar
22 weeks ago

Remember kids, everything on the internet is permanent. Your nudes and your unhinged posts live on forever. Someone or something will archive them.
Common sense and critical thinking are unfortunately in short supply these days.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TalkieToaster Avatar
22 weeks ago
Sounds like a 'feature' that can aid in harassment
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
tomtad Avatar
22 weeks ago
I wish Tim would ghost post himself
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)