Jack Dorsey swipes at Mark Zuckerberg over ‘Threads’ follow request
“Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey Rejects Mark Zuckerberg’s Follow Request on Threads”
In a display of ongoing rivalry and tension between the co-founders of Twitter and Meta, Jack Dorsey revealed on Saturday that Mark Zuckerberg had sent him a follow request on the popular social media app, Threads. However, Dorsey, known for his outspoken criticism of Zuckerberg’s supposed “Twitter killer,” declined the invitation with a simple, “Too soon b.” The screenshot posted by Dorsey showcased Zuckerberg’s message, “Zuck requests to follow you,” along with options to accept or decline the request.
Threads, a platform associated with Meta-owned Instagram and utilizing the same user base, has already achieved over 150 million downloads within a month of its launch. This app poses the most significant challenge to Twitter, which has been grappling with declining revenue since Elon Musk’s acquisition of the company for $44 billion last year. Presently, Dorsey seems to have no active presence on Threads, as his account shows zero followers and lacks a profile picture. The Post has reached out to Meta for their comment on Dorsey’s tweet.
The automatic nature of Zuckerberg’s follow request raises the possibility that it was sent when he signed up for Threads. Whenever a user activates Threads through their Instagram account, they receive a prompt asking whether they want to migrate their follower list. It’s worth noting that Zuckerberg already follows Dorsey on Instagram.
Dorsey, who is currently supporting his own Twitter alternative called Bluesky, was among the notable figures who criticized Threads prior to its debut. He expressed concerns regarding the extensive list of user privacy disclosures included in the app store listings before download. Dorsey tweeted, “All your Threads are belong to us,” and even Musk, who has threatened legal action against Meta over the similarities between Threads and Twitter, agreed with Dorsey’s point. In another tweet, Dorsey took a jab at Threads for lacking originality, writing, “We wanted flying cars, instead we got 7 Twitter clones” on July 6.
Meanwhile, Meta executives have portrayed Threads as a well-managed alternative to Twitter, trying to appease advertisers who are dissatisfied with Twitter’s handling of content moderation. When Musk temporarily limited the number of tweets users could see per day due to data-scraping concerns, Dorsey’s Bluesky experienced a record surge in traffic. As a result, Bluesky, currently in beta, temporarily halted new sign-ups due to the overwhelming volume.
Jack Dorsey Criticizes Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘Threads’ Follow Request
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is not ready to reconcile with his long-time rival Mark Zuckerberg on social media. Dorsey, a critic of Zuckerberg’s Threads platform, shared a screenshot on Saturday showing that the CEO of Meta had sent him a follow request on the popular social media app. The screenshot displayed a message from Zuckerberg, “Zuck requests to follow you,” with an option to accept or decline the invitation. Dorsey, who previously served as Twitter’s CEO, responded with a brief message, “Too soon b,” indicating his reluctance to connect with Zuckerberg.
Threads, a platform linked to Meta-owned Instagram, has gained significant traction since its launch earlier this month, accumulating over 150 million downloads. The app poses a significant challenge to Twitter, which has struggled with declining revenue since being acquired by billionaire Elon Musk for $44 billion last year. Meanwhile, Dorsey does not appear to have an active presence on Threads, as his account shows zero followers and lacks a profile picture. The article has reached out to Meta for a comment on Dorsey’s tweet.
It is speculated that Zuckerberg’s follow request may have been sent automatically when he signed up for Threads. When users activate Threads through their Instagram accounts, they are prompted to migrate their follower list. It is worth noting that Zuckerberg already follows Dorsey on Instagram.
Dorsey, who is actively supporting his own Twitter alternative called Bluesky, was among the prominent figures who criticized Threads prior to its launch. He expressed concerns about the extensive list of user privacy disclosures included in app store listings before download. Dorsey’s tweet caught Musk’s attention, as the Tesla CEO has threatened legal action against Meta regarding Threads’ similarities to Twitter. Musk agreed with Dorsey’s point regarding privacy disclosures.
In another tweet, Dorsey targeted Threads for its lack of originality, stating, “We wanted flying cars, instead we got 7 Twitter clones,” on July 6. Meta executives position Threads as a “sanely run” alternative to Twitter, aiming to address concerns over content moderation that have irked advertisers. Dorsey’s Bluesky experienced a surge in traffic when Musk temporarily limited the number of tweets visible per day due to data-scraping concerns. To accommodate the increase in volume, Bluesky temporarily limited sign-ups.