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Threads will also automatically, silently, and without your consent doxx and/or deadname you[1] by digging up your legal name from its massive social network and access to personal information and changing your display name to your legal name. This is horrible for everyone, but it also makes it incredibly dangerous for marginalized people who are often targeted for harassment, doxxing, as well as IRL harassment and stalking by people like GaysAgainstGroomers and LibsOfTikTok, which are, incidentally, being allowed free reign on the platform.

[1]: https://xantronix.social/@megaspel/110666980545804656




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