I do so hope this ban actually comes to fruition.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the...re-google-play I’m torn over this one, tho, because I think it’s clearly government overreach, but TikTok is very much a real threat to our national security. I’d imagine most of us here are well out of the age range of its base, but I’d still be interested to hear other thoughts. In the end, I don’t think banning a social media network app download is a limitation on free speech. For a couple of reasons:
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I don't use any of the social media sites, so I don't really understand what makes TikTok different from any other social media sites. Why is TikTok considered a threat, but the others aren't?
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Originally Posted by gbgoodies (Post 2125812)
I don't use any of the social media sites, so I don't really understand what makes TikTok different from any other social media sites. Why is TikTok considered a threat, but the others aren't?
The developer company may be obligated to provide user data that the app is mining to the Chinese government if that government asks for it. That a foreign developer is mining U.S. nationals' data is itself a risk. |
Originally Posted by ynwtf (Post 2125813)
The developer company may be obligated to provide user data that the app is mining to the Chinese government if that government asks for it. That a foreign developer is mining U.S. nationals' data is itself a risk.
Is TikTok a free site? What kind of data are they getting from their users? |
I feel weird about this because it reads like “somebody” is trying to manipulate the selling price. It’s definitely not being made an issue because of the greater good of the country.
Then what precedent does it set? We outlaw foreign tech, but I can’t buy American made underwear that is worth wearing? |
Originally Posted by gbgoodies (Post 2125814)
Is TikTok a free site? What kind of data are they getting from their users?
GPS location, contacts, browsing history, pics, videos, messages, payment information, etc. You can argue that other apps like FB, Twitter, etc do it too(to improve user experience). But unlike the other apps, Tik Tok was open to sharing these details with the Chinese government. Data is going to be the new gold in the future (to be honest, it already is). |
Re: TikTok Ban
omg hope its true, hated tiktok
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TikTok’s headquarters used to be operated out of Hong Kong, but it was moved to the US (not sure where) around the time of the Hong Kong protests last year.
From a news report about a security analysis of the company: “*They included armed forces personnel and its alleged ability to convey location, image and*biometric data*to its Chinese parent company, which is legally unable to refuse to share data with the Chinese government under the*China Internet Security Law. *Observers have also said that ByteDance's founder and CEO Zhang Yiming issued a letter in 2018 stating that his company would "further deepen cooperation" with the ruling*Chinese Communist Party*to promote its policies.” The reason why TikTok is so dangerous is for a couple reasons:
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Originally Posted by WrinkledMind (Post 2125829)
GPS location, contacts, browsing history, pics, videos, messages, payment information, etc.
You can argue that other apps like FB, Twitter, etc do it too(to improve user experience). But unlike the other apps, Tik Tok was open to sharing these details with the Chinese government. Data is going to be the new gold in the future (to be honest, it already is).
TikTok’s interim CEO, Vanessa Pappas, is asking Facebook and Instagram to “publicly join our challenge and support our litigation,” as TikTok faces a new executive order from the Trump administration that will block people from downloading the app beginning September 20th
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Originally Posted by Citizen Rules (Post 2125892)
If Tic Tock shared it's data with the Russians instead of the Chinese, the Pres wouldn't be going after Tic Toc, now would he?
Well, I don't know, I am not an American. But haven't the two instances of Russian involvement in American matters (2016 Election and killing of American soldiers) turned out to be fake? To be honest, the app wouldn't have been famous in US from the beginning if it was Russian 😁. You guys really hate them. |
Originally Posted by WrinkledMind (Post 2125907)
To be honest, the app wouldn't have been famous in US from the beginning if it was Russian 😁. You guys really hate them.
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Definitely was just a ploy for a US company cash grab.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnb...es-claim-.html But like, Walmart? Yeah, solidify that evilness. :lol: |
Re: TikTok Ban
Let them do it.
https://www.tiktok.com/@naenano Is the only worthwhile profile. I can survive without it. EDIT: I was wrong, oh so wrong. https://www.tiktok.com/@sonoda_aika Please, don't ban TikTok, pleeeeaseeee. |
Re: TikTok Ban
Only reason Tik Tok is being banned is because the movement that was born there and that led to a fiasco in one of Trump's campaign rallies. Best thing happening in 2020 if you ask me.
People who are heavy Tik Tok users will still know how to access it by VPNs so... meh. |
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