NonDawg Honest question: how many of you use tick tock daily?

[GeorgeWashingtonDawg]

I’ve never used it and don’t have an account, but every single one of my employees (ranging from 19-40) spends at least an hour a day on it. They’ll show me stuff on their phone from time to time and some of it is pretty funny. Can someone explain what the fuss about it is as far as why it’s being banned?

I’ll admit they would all mock me if they knew what the dawgvent was.

T’s and P’s for them all in this harrowing time.

 

[DerkDawg1027]

It’s banned because it’s owned by China.

As far as the popularity, I really don’t understand why it’s any more popular than Instagram for reels and such.

Source: me, who has never used TikTok

 

[GeorgeWashingtonDawg]

It’s banned because it’s owned by China.

As far as the popularity, I really don’t understand why it’s any more popular than Instagram for reels and such.

Source: me, who has never used TikTok

I mean China owns a lot of stuff right? What specifically makes that such a big deal?

 

[DerkDawg1027]

I mean China owns a lot of stuff right? What specifically makes that such a big deal?

I know very little about this so please don’t put much stock into what I say. From my understanding, it’s about how they are/can control the information being put out on the app. The way we are looking at is TikTok is basically a Chinese propaganda app.

 

[DerkDawg1027]

In April 2024, however, Congress passed a banwith overwhelming bipartisan support. Lawmakers fear TikTok's owner ByteDance could be manipulated by the Chinese government — exposing Americans' data and content feeds to the whims of an adversarial regime.

 

[bulldawgfan22]

I’ve never had TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any other social media.

 

[ABODawgsNBlack20]

I know very little about this so please don’t put much stock into what I say. From my understanding, it’s about how they are/can control the information being put out on the app. The way we are looking at is TikTok is basically a Chinese propaganda app.

Basically that’s it. The communist party owns it and manipulates algorithms to control which videos are seen the most. Some videos become viral and are purely propaganda. That’s the first issue and the second is the software is used to spy on individuals. HAHA this sounds just like all of the other social media. So I guess the only difference is who owns it.

 

[Southern_brand]

Basically that’s it. The communist party owns it and manipulates algorithms to control which videos are seen the most. Some videos become viral and are purely propaganda. That’s the first issue and the second is the software is used to spy on individuals. HAHA this sounds just like all of the other social media. So I guess the only difference is who owns it.

That’s basically it. Tik Tok is no worse than Facebook, IG, or any other social media app. It’s just owned by China lol

 

[TivoliDawg]

I’ve never used it and don’t have an account, but every single one of my employees (ranging from 19-40) spends at least an hour a day on it. They’ll show me stuff on their phone from time to time and some of it is pretty funny. Can someone explain what the fuss about it is as far as why it’s being banned?

I’ll admit they would all mock me if they knew what the dawgvent was.

T’s and P’s for them all in this harrowing time.

It’s banned because the Chinese Communist Party owns Golden Shares of the company. This means they have to do what the CCP says or they would kill the executives. Collecting data on Americans is interesting but the real danger is that it is an obvious propaganda tool. When the war happened between Hamas and Israel, people were shown significantly more pro-Hamas videos than they were pro-Israel videos. The Wall Streeet Journalcdid an investigation on it. It was like 15 to one. Even if you said that you did not want to see any content about it, they showed it to you anyway. Even if you listed your age as a minor, they showed you pictures of blown up bodies.

It’s being used to tear America apart. Make men hate women and vice versa, conservatives hate liberals and vice versa.

Also, when they invade Taiwan, their plan is to show lots of videos justifying their actions to try to prevent pro-Taiwan support. It’s what Russia has done over the last three years with their illegal invasion of Ukraine. And it has worked. Half the people on this board are not even sure why they should be supporting Ukraine anymore. About 10% of this board is actively pro- Communist Russia and posts their propaganda.

And we don’t even use an app designed by the communist Russians. If every single person in the country used an app designed by The communist Russians, their ability to influence us and shape our opinions would be even more dramatic than it already is just by using Twitter and websites.

 

[bayrooster]

Are we talking about clocks or watches?

 

[bayrooster]

It’s banned because the Chinese Communist Party owns Golden Shares of the company. This means they have to do what the CCP says or they would kill the executives. Collecting data on Americans is interesting but the real danger is that it is an obvious propaganda tool. When the war happened between Hamas and Israel, people were shown significantly more pro-Hamas videos than they were pro-Israel videos. The Wall Streeet Journalcdid an investigation on it. It was like 15 to one. Even if you said that you did not want to see any content about it, they showed it to you anyway. Even if you listed your age as a minor, they showed you pictures of blown up bodies.

It’s being used to tear America apart. Make men hate women and vice versa, conservatives hate liberals and vice versa.

Also, when they invade Taiwan, their plan is to show lots of videos justifying their actions to try to prevent pro-Taiwan support. It’s what Russia has done over the last three years with their illegal invasion of Ukraine. And it has worked. Half the people on this board are not even sure why they should be supporting Ukraine anymore. About 10% of this board is actively pro- Communist Russia and posts their propaganda.

And we don’t even use an app designed by the communist Russians. If every single person in the country used an app designed by The communist Russians, their ability to influence us and shape our opinions would be even more dramatic than it already is just by using Twitter and websites.

Telegram was created by a Russian.

 

[Southern_brand]

It’s banned because the Chinese Communist Party owns Golden Shares of the company. This means they have to do what the CCP says or they would kill the executives. Collecting data on Americans is interesting but the real danger is that it is an obvious propaganda tool. When the war happened between Hamas and Israel, people were shown significantly more pro-Hamas videos than they were pro-Israel videos. The Wall Streeet Journalcdid an investigation on it. It was like 15 to one. Even if you said that you did not want to see any content about it, they showed it to you anyway. Even if you listed your age as a minor, they showed you pictures of blown up bodies.

It’s being used to tear America apart. Make men hate women and vice versa, conservatives hate liberals and vice versa.

Also, when they invade Taiwan, their plan is to show lots of videos justifying their actions to try to prevent pro-Taiwan support. It’s what Russia has done over the last three years with their illegal invasion of Ukraine. And it has worked. Half the people on this board are not even sure why they should be supporting Ukraine anymore. About 10% of this board is actively pro- Communist Russia and posts their propaganda.

And we don’t even use an app designed by the communist Russians. If every single person in the country used an app designed by The communist Russians, their ability to influence us and shape our opinions would be even more dramatic than it already is just by using Twitter and websites.

Interesting

 

[litedawg1968]

It’s banned because the Chinese Communist Party owns Golden Shares of the company. This means they have to do what the CCP says or they would kill the executives. Collecting data on Americans is interesting but the real danger is that it is an obvious propaganda tool. When the war happened between Hamas and Israel, people were shown significantly more pro-Hamas videos than they were pro-Israel videos. The Wall Streeet Journalcdid an investigation on it. It was like 15 to one. Even if you said that you did not want to see any content about it, they showed it to you anyway. Even if you listed your age as a minor, they showed you pictures of blown up bodies.

It’s being used to tear America apart. Make men hate women and vice versa, conservatives hate liberals and vice versa.

Also, when they invade Taiwan, their plan is to show lots of videos justifying their actions to try to prevent pro-Taiwan support. It’s what Russia has done over the last three years with their illegal invasion of Ukraine. And it has worked. Half the people on this board are not even sure why they should be supporting Ukraine anymore. About 10% of this board is actively pro- Communist Russia and posts their propaganda.

And we don’t even use an app designed by the communist Russians. If every single person in the country used an app designed by The communist Russians, their ability to influence us and shape our opinions would be even more dramatic than it already is just by using Twitter and websites.

The sad part is the propaganda actually worked. I mean how ****ing stupid and gullible are you to believe that terrorists are the good guys?

 

[TivoliDawg]

Interesting

It is interesting. I would also encourage you to go google how anti-TikTok Donald Trump was in the past. Then during Biden’s term, one of his major boosters made a huge investment in Bytedance, and now all of a sudden “magically“ Trump sees things differently. his position has evolved. Lol.

We Must Get rid of this app. Republicans and democrats agree on it. If Trump stops the ban by executive order, or some other means, that’s a disgrace.

 

[Southern_brand]

It is interesting. I would also encourage you to go google how anti-TikTok Donald Trump was in the past. Then during Biden’s term, one of his major boosters made a huge investment in Bytedance, and now all of a sudden “magically“ Trump sees things differently. his position has evolved. Lol.

We Must Get rid of this app. Republicans and democrats agree on it. If Trump stops the ban by executive order, or some other means, that’s a disgrace.

Yeah, I disagree with him now on the Tik Tok issue. He’s being a hypocrite.

 

[poochpup]

I’ve never used it and don’t have an account, but every single one of my employees (ranging from 19-40) spends at least an hour a day on it. They’ll show me stuff on their phone from time to time and some of it is pretty funny. Can someone explain what the fuss about it is as far as why it’s being banned?

I’ll admit they would all mock me if they knew what the dawgvent was.

T’s and P’s for them all in this harrowing time.

I don't know the ins/outs of TikTok either. But I did have an account for a few years. I deleted it. It is more than just a messaging app, video app, etc.... Many people make a lot of money. Influencers. And they get paid well. People use it for many various reasons. Entertainment, information, a job. The sheer numbers of people who use TikTok has led to it's own digital, but very real, eco-system. Banning it is going to affect millions of people.

To be honest, in a general sense. it is NOT different than Facebook, IG, WhatsApp, Threads (all Meta subsidiaries). Meta does the same thing. They make money off of yours and my info. We use it free but they support employees, infrastructure, etc...? The sell our info to 100s and 100s of data brokers. The difference I think is, WHO is really in control.

The Chinese government is not known for their benevolent and caring attitudes. They exploit. They want total control. They are harsh towards people or groups that go against the party line. They claim they do not retain personal info. They have been caught red-handed lying. Even their spin-off group "Bytedance". They censor (shape) a lot of content on TikTok. They manipulate free-speech or lack thereof.

China has found so many ways to influence the world by non-violent means. For example, 75% of the OTC drugs in your local Wal-Mart come from China. The Fentanyl coming across our border - China. That's your potential chemical warfare. And then there's all those spy balloons (America has them too). Recently, another Chinese messaging app is exploding and adding users faster than TikTok called "Red Note". With MUCH less privacy controls for users. If you use TikTok then no doubt, the CCCP has all your info. But again, so does META ... ha! I personally wish the ban on TikTok would stand. Trump is already bowing to pressure by saying he is going to negotiate a deal - he sees an opportunity to JUMP on the issue and looked at as the savior - VOTES. And I am a Trump supporter. But not this. Just random thoughts...

 

[agentorange70]

It’s banned because the Chinese Communist Party owns Golden Shares of the company. This means they have to do what the CCP says or they would kill the executives. Collecting data on Americans is interesting but the real danger is that it is an obvious propaganda tool. When the war happened between Hamas and Israel, people were shown significantly more pro-Hamas videos than they were pro-Israel videos. The Wall Streeet Journalcdid an investigation on it. It was like 15 to one. Even if you said that you did not want to see any content about it, they showed it to you anyway. Even if you listed your age as a minor, they showed you pictures of blown up bodies.

It’s being used to tear America apart. Make men hate women and vice versa, conservatives hate liberals and vice versa.

Also, when they invade Taiwan, their plan is to show lots of videos justifying their actions to try to prevent pro-Taiwan support. It’s what Russia has done over the last three years with their illegal invasion of Ukraine. And it has worked. Half the people on this board are not even sure why they should be supporting Ukraine anymore. About 10% of this board is actively pro- Communist Russia and posts their propaganda.

And we don’t even use an app designed by the communist Russians. If every single person in the country used an app designed by The communist Russians, their ability to influence us and shape our opinions would be even more dramatic than it already is just by using Twitter and websites.

The Chinese Communist party is the primary owner in USA debt over the last 30 years as well,...the USA could not have gone on so many adventures to create heaven in earth in the last 30 years if China was not the primary purchaser in our debt,...

And now China, Russia, India and others are exploring a new currency that operates outside the USA and Europe to avoid sanctions and inflationary effects of the dollar

 

[wwforest]

I know law enforcement are not allowed to have it on their phones. Pretty telling.
I've never ever had it.

 

[ugaboz]

never used and dont have it

 

[TivoliDawg]

I don't know the ins/outs of TikTok either. But I did have an account for a few years. I deleted it. It is more than just a messaging app, video app, etc.... Many people make a lot of money. Influencers. And they get paid well. People use it for many various reasons. Entertainment, information, a job. The sheer numbers of people who use TikTok has led to it's own digital, but very real, eco-system. Banning it is going to affect millions of people.

To be honest, in a general sense. it is NOT different than Facebook, IG, WhatsApp, Threads (all Meta subsidiaries). Meta does the same thing. They make money off of yours and my info. We use it free but they support employees, infrastructure, etc...? The sell our info to 100s and 100s of data brokers. The difference I think is, WHO is really in control.

The Chinese government is not known for their benevolent and caring attitudes. They exploit. They want total control. They are harsh towards people or groups that go against the party line. They claim they do not retain personal info. They have been caught red-handed lying. Even their spin-off group "Bytedance". They censor (shape) a lot of content on TikTok. They manipulate free-speech or lack thereof.

China has found so many ways to influence the world by non-violent means. For example, 75% of the OTC drugs in your local Wal-Mart come from China. The Fentanyl coming across our border - China. That's your potential chemical warfare. And then there's all those spy balloons (America has them too). Recently, another Chinese messaging app is exploding and adding users faster than TikTok called "Red Note". With MUCH less privacy controls for users. If you use TikTok then no doubt, the CCCP has all your info. But again, so does META ... ha! I personally wish the ban on TikTok would stand. Trump is already bowing to pressure by saying he is going to negotiate a deal - he sees an opportunity to JUMP on the issue and looked at as the savior - VOTES. And I am a Trump supporter. But not this. Just random thoughts...

Think about this… TikTok is a Chinese app… and it’s banned in China.

Don’t believe me? Google it.

Think about that - why would they not want their own app used by their own people? Because it is poison.

“Collecting data”, as has been posted in this thread, is the least of our problems. Showing our kids graphic war images to turn them against Israel and Ukraine is propaganda. Communism’s goal is to destroy us. We cannot allow that to happen.