Unthreaded: One of Meta's Biggest Catastrophes

They say you should let go of what no longer serves you. During my social media detox, I deleted my Threads account. In this post, I’m going deeper into why I believe it’s one of the worst social media platforms on the internet — and why leaving it felt necessary for my well-being.

So why did I join Threads in the first place? The reasons were simple. I wanted to spread my wings by sharing my music with a wider audience. I wanted to support other artists, just as I do on other platforms. And, honestly, I was curious to see how far it could go — whether it offered something new, meaningful, or creative.

The reality? It wasn’t going anywhere.

Whenever I posted about the cost of my equipment — not to brag, but to be transparent about what goes into making music — I was met with smart-arse comments dismissing it as “a bargain.” That quickly escalated into harsh criticism accusing me of discouraging other artists from pursuing their dreams, as if musicians don’t spend money at all.

If I shared a photo of my setup, gatekeepers would appear almost instantly. They would fixate on the smallest details, like me getting the name of my DJ equipment slightly wrong, rather than engaging with the work itself. And when I stood up for myself, the condescension turned into outright bullying.

I reported this behavior more than once, but Threads did little more than issue warnings — a token slap on the wrist. No real accountability. No meaningful action. The worst voices were allowed to stay, unchecked, on a platform that has never truly valued community. Threads wasn’t built to foster connection. It was built out of greed, framed as “healthy competition” with X, and justified as innovation. In reality, it felt like a pointless experiment — another product created simply because it could exist. Just Mark Zuckerberg playing with his toys, while real users deal with the consequences.

Beyond the hostility, the platform itself lacked substance. It harbor's bullies and gatekeepers, but it’s also flooded with influencers reposting recycled content from elsewhere. Features are minimal, engagement feels shallow, and there’s no meaningful depth. There’s no sense of supportive or peaceful community. When conflicts arise, no one steps in. No one defends you. No one seems to care.

Deleting Threads was a way to protect my inner peace. Pure and simple. All it did was drain my sanity and crush my confidence as a musician. It chipped away at my focus and creativity, forcing me to dwell on the darker, gutless side of humanity lurking behind screens. Staying on that platform wasn’t neutral — it was actively diminishing me. Removing it was the only way to reclaim my energy and my art.

Walking away from Threads isn’t about giving up. It’s about choosing clarity, self-respect, and creative freedom. Protecting your mental space is not optional — it’s essential.

Stay humble, and keep on grinding.