Meta is finally listening to users' pleas - at least on its latest platform, Threads. In a nod to the social media equivalent of begging a deity for mercy, many users have been writing "Dear Algo" threads, hoping their pleas for more or less of certain content would be heard. It turns out, those prayers haven't gone unheard.
According to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Connor Hayes, head of Threads, the platform will soon roll out an AI-powered feature that brings these user requests to life. The "Dear Algo" threads will serve as a kind of feedback loop, allowing users to tell the algorithm what they want to see more or less of for up to three days.
The twist? Public profiles will make this conversation even more transparent. Users who post "Dear Algo" threads can expect others to be able to see their requests, connect with them about it, and even re-share those posts. For Meta, embracing user feedback in this way is a major step forward - especially after the platform's explosive growth since its debut last year.
Threads has seen an astonishing 150 million daily active users since October, and now, it seems, users' voices are being heard more directly than ever before. Whether you see this as a triumph of transparency or a further erasure of boundaries between creator and consumer, one thing is clear: Meta's willingness to engage with its users on their own terms may be the key to unlocking even more growth for the platform.
According to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Connor Hayes, head of Threads, the platform will soon roll out an AI-powered feature that brings these user requests to life. The "Dear Algo" threads will serve as a kind of feedback loop, allowing users to tell the algorithm what they want to see more or less of for up to three days.
The twist? Public profiles will make this conversation even more transparent. Users who post "Dear Algo" threads can expect others to be able to see their requests, connect with them about it, and even re-share those posts. For Meta, embracing user feedback in this way is a major step forward - especially after the platform's explosive growth since its debut last year.
Threads has seen an astonishing 150 million daily active users since October, and now, it seems, users' voices are being heard more directly than ever before. Whether you see this as a triumph of transparency or a further erasure of boundaries between creator and consumer, one thing is clear: Meta's willingness to engage with its users on their own terms may be the key to unlocking even more growth for the platform.
omg u guys meta is finally listening to us i mean what took them so long lol they're like introducing an AI feature that turns our "dear algo" threads into a feedback loop and now its gonna be public too which means we get to see who's actually reading our pleas 
this is insane 150 million daily users since october mind blown and if meta keeps doing this i think they can keep growing without losing users 
the fact that creators will be able to see what others are asking for or sharing about their content is a game changer for them too 
. I mean, can you imagine if every social media platform had this kind of feedback loop? It'd be like having a never-ending conversation with your online friends about what they want to see more of 
. But for real though, it's kinda cool that Meta is finally listening to its users. Maybe this is the push we need for other platforms to step up their game too 
it's like they're saying "ok, we get it guys we know you hate the algorithms" and now they're making changes 
the whole "dear algo" thing was a genius idea btw who else wrote those threads? 
it's like meta is saying "we value your opinions, no cap" 
now let's hope they follow through on this and make some real changes 
but seriously a 3 day timeframe to give feedback is SO cool!! public profiles making it transparent tho lol some ppl might get salty about others seeing their "Dear Algo" threads lol but like its all about the users right?? meta's trying hard to keep up with user demand and i am HERE. FOR. IT 
! The fact that we can share our thoughts and get feedback from others is a great way to build a community 
. It's also cool that public profiles will make this transparent, so everyone knows what we want (or don't want) 
. The idea of "Dear Algo" threads as a feedback loop is genius 
. Plus, 150 million daily active users since October is insane 
! This could be a game-changer for Threads and Meta as a whole 
. But what I'm really curious about is how this whole "public profiles" thing is gonna play out 
. Can't wait to see how this all shakes out! 
. Like, isn't that just the opposite of what they're trying to do? 
. And on top of that, making public profiles visible? That's like... totally up their neck 
... anyway, I guess it's cool that users get to have their say, but what if it gets too out of hand? Like, will people just spam the platform with ridiculous requests? 
I've been seeing those "Dear Algo" threads all over Twitter and my friends are like obsessed with them. Like, who wouldn't want their opinions heard by the algorithm? 
The whole "Dear Algo" thing was a bit of a joke at first, but I guess it actually worked! 
. Can't wait for this new feature to roll out, especially the public profile thingy... that adds a whole new level of transparency 
. Now we can finally have some real feedback loops going on 
. I mean, 150 million daily users? That's wild