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Threads Adds Spoiler Tags for Posts

  • Meta launched a global test of spoiler tags on its Threads platform in 2025 to hide text or images revealing sensitive content or plot twists.
  • The feature stems from increased pop culture discussions on Threads, reflecting growing user engagement with trending TV shows and the need to prevent accidental spoilers.
  • Users highlight content and select 'mark spoiler' to blur text or images, with mobile showing floating dots and desktop applying a dark blur until tapped or clicked.
  • Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the feature aims to refine pop-culture conversations by limiting accidental spoilers and enhancing user control over shared content.
  • If early tests prove successful, Meta plans broader rollout, suggesting Threads seeks to boost user engagement and become a key platform for timely entertainment discussions.
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Threads, the competitor of X (Twitter) by Meta, deploys a new "anti-spoiler" function. Announced by Mark Zuckerberg, it allows to hide text or images behind a clickable veil. The aim is to promote discussions about series and films without spoiling the pleasure of other users who have not yet seen everything.

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