Instagram Threads introduced direct messages (DMs), its most-requested feature, leading to user backlash, primarily from women voicing harassment concerns. Users expressed their desire to opt out of DMs entirely, citing safety issues. Complaints included potential harassment and inboxes flooded with unwanted messages. The current design allows users to be DM'd only by those they follow, with options to unfollow or block to prevent messages. Despite vocal complaints, some argue that negative feedback is more common than positive experiences in user interactions.
"I don't want to receive DM's. How do I shut this thing off? I ask on behalf of all women," one Threads user posted on the platform.
"Congrats on adding a feature only stalkers were interested in," chimed in a third user.
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