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mattl on July 3, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Threads, an Instagram app

It uses the existing Instagram user database. No need to get a new username.

markdown on July 4, 2023 [–]

What a shame. The biggest benefit of being an early adopter is reserving a username you've used for years or decades on other platforms.

mattl on July 4, 2023 | [–]

You had that chance when Instagram launched I guess? I missed out but got my domain name instead

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