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appsicle (@appsicle_) claims Meta likely forced Instagram/Threads users to click…

Brief

appsicle (@appsicle_) alleges on 2026-08-02 that Meta probably coerced Instagram/Threads users into engaging with Meta-branded coding products to boost metrics, and explicitly doubts reported user counts by saying they refuse to believe OpenAI’s Codex could have fewer users than Meta’s coding offerings.

Why it matters

appsicle (@appsicle_) claims Meta likely forced Instagram/Threads users to click on Meta’s coding products to inflate usage numbers (posted 2026-08-02).

Key details

  • appsicle expresses disbelief that OpenAI’s Codex has fewer users than Meta’s coding products, stating “i refuse to believe codex has less users than meta coding products.”
Source evidence

They probably forced users to click their coding products on Instagram (like threads)

appsicle (@appsicle_)

i refuse to believe codex has less users than meta coding products

— https://nitter.net/appsicle_/status/2083600051159613557#m