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Post by niftiness on Apr 11, 2024 17:38:21 GMT -5
I'm not big into "social media" other than message boards. I receive and respond to facebook stuff but don't know if i've ever initiated a FB thread. I guess it's related to election in the fall, but... what is the issue with TikTok? tv is bombarding us with ads... either damning or praising it.
can someone/anyone explain it to me without leaning too far in one direction or the other?
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Post by SafeInSanity on Apr 11, 2024 17:40:25 GMT -5
It's a stupid platform but if people like it I feel that they should have the right to use it.
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Post by niftiness on Apr 14, 2024 12:35:55 GMT -5
why do some people want it banned?
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Post by SafeInSanity on Apr 14, 2024 18:10:10 GMT -5
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Post by gibby on Apr 15, 2024 11:44:13 GMT -5
Itβs too addictive !
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Post by Justbec on Apr 16, 2024 11:48:53 GMT -5
Can't stand Tik Tok so could care less if it's banned but that said I don't think it should be. If people don't care that all their personal info stored on their phone or PC can be lifted by the Tik Tok software then that's on them. I do think it should be limited to and age level. In China Tik Tok is only allowed for 3 hours a day for children and the things shown are educational and informative, like documentaries and science projects. Other countries Tik Tok is dumbed down to a laughable level where people sit and watch people do stupid things like eating dirt. But if someone wants to be brain dead it should be their choice.
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Post by SafeInSanity on Apr 16, 2024 14:02:47 GMT -5
Can't stand Tik Tok so could care less if it's banned but that said I don't think it should be. If people don't care that all their personal info stored on their phone or PC can be lifted by the Tik Tok software then that's on them. I do think it should be limited to and age level. In China Tik Tok is only allowed for 3 hours a day for children and the things shown are educational and informative, like documentaries and science projects. Other countries Tik Tok is dumbed down to a laughable level where people sit and watch people do stupid things like eating dirt. But if someone wants to be brain dead it should be their choice.
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Post by niftiness on Apr 16, 2024 16:07:49 GMT -5
isn't it pretty safe to say all/most social media platforms do the same things as TikTok? if there are concerns of unhealthy influence over minors... shouldn't their PARENTS handle that.
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Post by SafeInSanity on Apr 17, 2024 14:41:28 GMT -5
isn't it pretty safe to say all/most social media platforms do the same things as TikTok? if there are concerns of unhealthy influence over minors... shouldn't their PARENTS handle that. Parents? .. what parents? That's a whole nother topic though. These single mothers today don't even raise their kids. They are too busy either working or they just don't want to be bothered by them so they just buy them a phone or tablet with wifi and a bunch of apps and video games and let them veg out all day. Who cares? .. as long as they are out of their hair.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 18, 2024 9:38:41 GMT -5
I don't have a cell phone so don't do apps. I also don't care for TikTok. One, they are owned by China which can be a security risk. Though there are reports the Chinese sold it or didn't "own" it? Anybody know? Two, I have seen so many odd videos on there that are downright dangerous. Not so much that people are posting dangerous ideas but that people are actually TRYING them out! Human BEings have become so dumbed down. We scroll endlessly looking for external peace, happiness, belonging. People need to unplug more & just get off the internet.
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Post by SafeInSanity on Apr 18, 2024 13:01:00 GMT -5
I don't have a cell phone so don't do apps. I also don't care for TikTok. One, they are owned by China which can be a security risk. Though there are reports the Chinese sold it or didn't "own" it? Anybody know? Two, I have seen so many odd videos on there that are downright dangerous. Not so much that people are posting dangerous ideas but that people are actually TRYING them out! Human BEings have become so dumbed down. We scroll endlessly looking for external peace, happiness, belonging. People need to unplug more & just get off the internet. I totally agree with you!
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Post by SafeInSanity on Apr 21, 2024 6:21:04 GMT -5
ZandraJoi, This is what I am worried about though.
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Post by niftiness on Apr 21, 2024 14:49:35 GMT -5
is the main reason some want TikTok banned the time wasted or the Stoopid things people do because of Stoopid videos they watch there?
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Post by Justbec on Apr 21, 2024 15:09:40 GMT -5
is the main reason some want TikTok banned the time wasted or the Stoopid things people do because of Stoopid videos they watch there? No the main reason they want it banned is because the software can hack into the user's phone or computer and not only steal personal information but track the info as well.
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Post by niftiness on Apr 21, 2024 15:44:15 GMT -5
is the main reason some want TikTok banned the time wasted or the Stoopid things people do because of Stoopid videos they watch there? No the main reason they want it banned is because the software can hack into the user's phone or computer and not only steal personal information but track the info as well. but other social media sites do the same thing... like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. online shopping sites do the same thing. whenever I order things to be delivered from Walmart+, they always remind me of things i'v ordered in the past and ask me if I want to order them again.
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