Anyone who even briefly used Instagram, Snapchat, etc., in the last decade would know they were far from wholesome, especially when the 'influencer' stuff started gaining traction. So I would be surprised if TikTok failed to clear that low bar.
In fact, it's so unlikely, considering the vastly greater scrutiny they're under, that I'm beginning to suspect it's more to do with geopolitics then any actual aspect of the social media platform.
And it doesn't help that nearly every comment debates geopolitics whenever one of these articles is posted. Wanting Beijing to buy more soybeans, be less obstinate about the WTO, vote against Russia in the security council, etc..., is fine, but I'm getting tired of everything being dragged into this browbeating contest.
In fact, it's so unlikely, considering the vastly greater scrutiny they're under, that I'm beginning to suspect it's more to do with geopolitics then any actual aspect of the social media platform.
And it doesn't help that nearly every comment debates geopolitics whenever one of these articles is posted. Wanting Beijing to buy more soybeans, be less obstinate about the WTO, vote against Russia in the security council, etc..., is fine, but I'm getting tired of everything being dragged into this browbeating contest.