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Threads is introducing a novel way to reshare photos and videos on its social internet . Instead of quotation mark - mail the original post and then add comment , Threads users will rather be capable to come home a new choice , “ Use media , ” allowing them to just reshare the pic or video directly to a young stake where they can add their own text . The image or video will still be credit to the original bill , however .
The feature was declare on Wednesday by Instagram head word Adam Mosseri ina station on Threads . He remark that the raw option would be a “ quick , easy way to add your originative takes to trending images . ”
Apostfrom the Threads report also indicate that the ascription to the original poster would come along on the top left of the image .
To enter the option to “ Use medium , ” you could long - press on any media published on Threads or you could intercept on the repost clit . It will then seem as a newfangled alternative in the pop - up window below “ Repost ” and “ Quote . ”
If you are n’t yet see the feature , you should soon ; Mosseri ’s post says it ’s rolling out to the Threads user base . He does n’t name the feature as something the company is testing , but says that exploiter feedback is welcome .
Not everyone has react positively to the introduction , however , with some creators answer to Mosseri ’s post to ask if they can turn this setting off . These user noted that not all creator want their icon reshared in this elbow room , particularly because it may allow others to appropriate dealings and aid for their work without putting in any campaign .
Threads ’ accountrespondedto those queries , noting that users can turn off culture medium reuse in the app ’s background . Users can also use citation - post controls to decide who is able-bodied to recycle the media you share , the caller said .
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Updated after publication with more info on the options / controls for the feature .
