Tŵt Cymru and (Meta Platforms) Threads
Published on January 17, 2025 by Jaz
After thorough review, we have decided to defederate from the Meta service domain threads.net on January 19th, 2025. This means users on Tŵt Cymru will no longer see or interact with threads.net content or accounts.
At Tŵt Cymru, our mission is to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for Wales and the Welsh at home and abroad, along with the wider community of Welsh learners and people with ties to Cymru. Central to this mission is fostering a culture of civil discourse, where users can connect and express themselves without fear of harassment, hate, or harm. This is a commitment we take seriously, to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.
Recently, Meta Platforms announced significant changes to its policies and governance, explicitly allowing forms of speech that were previously deemed unacceptable due to their incivility or potential for harm. While we respect each platform’s right to define its own policies, these changes stand in direct opposition to Tŵt Cymru’s values. Specifically, the decision to tolerate previously prohibited speech creates an environment that risks amplifying harm, undermining trust, and marginalising already underserved communities.
At Tŵt Cymru, our mission is to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for Wales and the Welsh at home and abroad, along with the wider community of Welsh learners and people with ties to Cymru. Central to this mission is fostering a culture of civil discourse, where users can connect and express themselves without fear of harassment, hate, or harm. This is a commitment we take seriously, to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.
Recently, Meta Platforms announced significant changes to its policies and governance, explicitly allowing forms of speech that were previously deemed unacceptable due to their incivility or potential for harm. While we respect each platform’s right to define its own policies, these changes stand in direct opposition to Tŵt Cymru’s values. Specifically, the decision to tolerate previously prohibited speech creates an environment that risks amplifying harm, undermining trust, and marginalising already underserved communities.
Read the full announcement: https://blogs.toot.wales/toot/why-twt-cymru-is-defederating-threads-net