Meta’s new app “Threads” is up pre-order in the App Store. Let’s do a quick check on what data they want from you compared to the official Mastodon app, Mammoth and Ivory.

Spoiler: Meta wants to know and track everything about you, and Mastodon doesn’t want anything.

#threads

@clifff Why the fuuuuck does a social media app need to know my financials and health info?!

YUCK.

ETA: This was not an invitation to reply guys to pile up in my mentions. Go away. No one wants you here.

@MsHearthWitch what's a reply guy