Threads' new update provides users with tools to filter unwanted content.

Meta is working to position Threads as the leading platform for timely, open conversations, and its recent update emphasizes user control. Public online discussions can be difficult to handle, so Threads is introducing tools to help users maintain order.

Reply Approvals: Users can now enable approvals for individual posts. All replies will be held in a queue, and users can approve which ones are made public.

New Activity Feed Filters: Managing the activity feed is now simpler. Users can filter to view only their mentions or activity from followed accounts.

These additions expand existing features, such as limiting replies to followers. Meta stated that the aim is to give users more control over their experience, allowing them to define the atmosphere of their posts.

This is due to competition with X, previously known as Twitter. Since Elon Musk's acquisition, some users believe X's moderation has become erratic and insufficient. Meta aims to present Threads as a more secure, organized alternative.

While X uses automated blocking, "Community Notes," and user-hidden replies, Threads provides a more direct, hands-on method. "Reply approval" prioritizes controlled discussion over unrestricted free speech.

This is a major benefit for brands, celebrities, and users seeking to avoid disruptive interactions in their replies. By providing creators with detailed control, Threads indicates it is a safe space for brands, appealing to advertisers and users leaving X.

This update is a great addition, although somewhat delayed. The main issue with public platforms is not just seeing unwanted content, but having to host it on personal posts. Reply approvals directly address this.

This feature will not be used for every post, as it could be time-consuming. However, it is a significant advantage for public figures or businesses anticipating controversy or insincere arguments. It transforms a public post into a moderated discussion.

Threads has a new concept for your uncensored thoughts, and it has become easier to find like-minded people.