Even so, many politicians have already signed up for the service. Axios reported that as of Thursday evening, more than a quarter of Congress’ 535 members across both chambers had created accounts, as well as half a dozen Republican presidential candidates and top White House aides.
If the politicians are already using Facebook and/or Instagram apps, Meta already have all the blackmail data.
I honestly think that the Pollies signing up are doing it as protest against Musk and Twitter. Ironically they just performed a self own by throwing their lot in with Musk.
Since Threads will be federated, their Parties should be running their own instances.
Who needs lobbying when you can just collect blackmail data on politicians because they willingly install your app?
I doubt many national level politicians run their campaign accounts on their personal phones. In fact, I bet theres only one who does that.
If the politicians are already using Facebook and/or Instagram apps, Meta already have all the blackmail data.
I honestly think that the Pollies signing up are doing it as protest against Musk and Twitter. Ironically they just performed a self own by throwing their lot in with Musk.
Since Threads will be federated, their Parties should be running their own instances.