Old word, new meaning this time. But interesting. A thread is the string/chain/list of comments on a blog or update on a social networking site. Can also refer to tweets sharing the same hashtag. String has some currency too, and because of its prevalence in computer programming terminology, it might have been expected to dominate.
The fact that thread does, fascinates me, as it goes back to that place where text and weave intersect. Also because it is very satisfactory as a metaphor as these new threads can unravel into multiple strands. And finally because it makes me think of throwing the ball between the horses ears and seeing where it ends up.
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