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TikTok ban in the US - what’s the aim here?

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Errors · 18/01/2025 22:30

I couldn’t see another thread on this. If there is one, please link it as it’d be interesting to read.

Is this genuine concern over harvesting of data? Or a play to pull all social media in the US under government control? Musk already owns X, if he was to buy TikTok then surely you’re looking at large swathes of social media being run by the government?

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LoraNorder · 19/01/2025 08:37

Discussion here.

http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/amiibeingunreasonable/5254439-aibu-to-think-tiktok-should-be-banned-in-the-uk-too

Anyone who thinks this is about protecting American citizens is spectacularly naive

coronafiona · 19/01/2025 08:34

I'd be very happy if it was banned here. I hope it happens.

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Errors · 18/01/2025 22:34

slimpicks · 18/01/2025 22:33

It's not available in China, where it originates and it is already banned in India. It is horrendous for a multitude of reasons.

I don’t disagree that the platform itself is awful. But how does it differ from other forms of social media? They’re all fairly unhealthy. Especially for young people. I just don’t believe that the US ban is simply for the welfare of their citizens

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slimpicks · 18/01/2025 22:33

It's not available in China, where it originates and it is already banned in India. It is horrendous for a multitude of reasons.