"Tags work a little differently than hashtags do on platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). When composing a Threads post, you start a tag by tapping the # symbol and then typing out your topic. But instead of being limited to just one word, you can type out a whole phrase (with spaces!) and add special characters, according to Mosseri. However, you can only make one tag per post."

I wonder how the tags will work if they federate with ActivityPub.

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[–] Zak@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I think it was probably as much to compete with Bluesky, which also says it will have federation (with its own protocol) Soon^tm^ as anything.

If Bluesky actually starts federating, I think there's a good chance Threads will.

[–] Scrollone@feddit.it 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Threads, however, has explicitly promised Mastodon integration, so it won't use a proprietary protocol.

[–] SamXavia@kbin.run 1 points 11 months ago

What is really good for everyone already using the Fediverse as it doesn't mean as much work when it comes to bringing Threads & Mastodon compatibility. The multi-word tags are a cool feature but will have to looked at once Federated.

[–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

really love bluesky i just hold they either do both protocols or make an activitypub bridge. i think that all the alternative networks working together is the best way to prevent post twitter special network splintering

[–] SamXavia@kbin.run 1 points 11 months ago

I'm sure if Bluesky doesn't create something the Fediverse will have someone create a bridge protocol opensource to allow for easy integration into these systems.