Threads, a social media platform, has introduced a new feature that allows users to reshare posts without quote posting, a move that has sparked debate among users and photographers. The feature, which is similar to one found on X, enables users to share photos and videos without including the original post.

The new feature has received some initial pushback, with a photographer on Threads complaining that the reshared posts will include a small watermark-like credit on the photo, but no link back to the original account. However, it appears that this concern may be overstated, as users can easily find the original post by tapping on the watermark.

To use the new feature, users can long-press on the image they want to share, select "Use media," and then add their own comment to the image. The resulting post will include the image with only the user's comment, but will still display the original poster's name as a watermark in the upper-left corner and the number of reposts in the lower-left corner.

Despite the initial concerns, users can easily opt-out of the feature if they prefer that their images or videos be shared along with their original text only. To do so, users can toggle the "Media reuse" feature off in their account settings. This will prevent others from resharing their posts without including the original text.

The introduction of this feature is the latest move in what appears to be a battle for the hearts and minds of ex-Twitter users between Threads and Bluesky. As both platforms continue to roll out new features and updates, it will be interesting to see how users respond and which platform ultimately comes out on top.

For now, it seems that Threads is committed to giving users more flexibility and control over how they share content on the platform. Whether this feature will prove popular among users remains to be seen, but it's clear that Threads is committed to innovating and adapting to user needs.