TheBannedShadow 3,424 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Cody James said: Do we know if it will actually be removed from devices or just not downloadable anymore? No doubt TikTok has security issues, but the random puppy videos cheer me up a lot so I will be sad. Don’t downplay those issues bij just referring to them as ‘security issues’, there is a way bigger problem at play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonatellaPop 3,482 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 You guys, people built their brands on TikTok, It's their job. This is serious https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlepotter 76,610 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 28 minutes ago, Regina George said: Sorry but it seems like you are not aware of how dangerous that app is and how your info (if you’re using it) can be used in MANY malicious ways. Please google why that app and it’s privacy policy is really dangerous. Nothing I found made it sound any more dangerous than any other social media app. I don't use it anyway, but that is beside my point in the first place, which was about censorship. Alcohol is dangerous. Cigarettes are dangerous. Lots of things are dangerous but not banned because humans are allowed to make their own decisions. If someone doesn't care that their data is being used, you can't force them. Plus, it's obvious that many of the people rejoicing for the banning of Tik Tok aren't doing so over security fears but because they just don't like the app. chaeri pls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHROMATICCOLORS 313 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 hey, there is VPN for people who really want tiktok Nothing ever stays the same, nothing ever changes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 116,998 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, imperfect said: hey, there is VPN for people who really want tiktok VPN can't change your current App Store account location cos it is attached to your payment method. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterPaws 2,745 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 1 hour ago, RAMROD said: The last I read, y'all been repeating that "USA is not the centre of this world" or something along that line in this cult site like a broken records, so which one is the truth? Were those just pressed Europeans or what? When did I--Monster Paws--say that? And also, the USA isn't the center of the world, but it most definitely has influence as a superpower. Just because China also has powerful influence doesn't make it the center of the world either. Neither did Russia during the Cold War. Your logic is flawed and just dumb. By the way, don't be overdramatic. USA will not be Middle East, we have first amandement here that protects free speech, literally no other apps been banned besides Chinese products that are deemed problematic. Again, where did I say the USA will be the Middle East? You're fighting shadows you're making up What I did say is "My fear of banning social media apps (regardless of country of origin), is that it sets a precedent that strongly remind me of authoritarian regimes." Out of all "Western" or even just democratic nations, the USA actually ranks quite poorly in certain indices regarding democracy and liberties. Also, US elected an incompetent, right-wing sympathetic celebrity for PRESIDENT. Back in 2015/2016 a lot of people said Trump's win was unlikely and an embarrassment (which it is). Well here you are, cupcake. Also, Chinese spying is unlike Western world spying. Just keep in mind they are major allies to Russia and North Korea, USA need to protect their security and it is their preogative, especially when a lot of experts predicts that, shall it happened, the next world war will starts as cyber war first before shooting war. Sure...but also Five Eyes and the NSA say hi. Not to mention all the governments the US helped toppled over strongly aided by their spy programs and military. Besides, USA is not the first country that banned Chinese apps, India already did it beforehand. But it certainly wouldn't be the last, cos Chinese apps is that dodgy, mates. Take a look around. Even Japan now considering for the same action, and they are usually cool with all techie stuffs. Chinese apps are definitely dodgy and a security threat. Which is why my first sentence was "I 100% agree" to the OP. But let's not pretend that American-based tech companies don't pose a security, political, or social threat. While Chinese apps are a threat because of their ties to the Chinese government, American tech are a threat because they're unregulated by the US government. And the US being governed by inept old people doesn't help either. Like have you seen the Zuckerberg Congress meeting? Those old white guys barely understand Facebook let alone TikTok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina George 59,387 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 16 minutes ago, littlepotter said: Nothing I found made it sound any more dangerous than any other social media app. I don't use it anyway, but that is beside my point in the first place, which was about censorship. Alcohol is dangerous. Cigarettes are dangerous. Lots of things are dangerous but not banned because humans are allowed to make their own decisions. If someone doesn't care that their data is being used, you can't force them. Plus, it's obvious that many of the people rejoicing for the banning of Tik Tok aren't doing so over security fears but because they just don't like the app. Then you don’t understand how apps work.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huttont 6,001 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I don’t see how this is ethical. It’s going against Freedom of Speech. Trump has ulterior motives for this move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiritBunny 3,685 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Thank god my bf annoys me so much with TikTok Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina George 59,387 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 The fact that people are against banning this app because “it’s dictatorship” but are not aware that by using the app they are actually supporting real dictatorship.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatography 10,186 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 2020: an orange businessman turned politician bans vine 2.0 this just can’t be real Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatography 10,186 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 39 minutes ago, TMM90 said: Don’t downplay those issues bij just referring to them as ‘security issues’, there is a way bigger problem at play. what problems? honestly i’ve tried to ignore this drama Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoresup 3,429 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Jason Derulo right now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumeet 456 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 India did it months ago. Hope rest of the world will follow soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citrom 652 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Good. Now worldwide ban instagram too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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