TikTok is manipulative, addictive, and harmful to privacy

Post by thorncorona » Sun, Aug 28, 2022, 10:34 PM UTC

nightski wrote: post #5

anony999 wrote: post #2

This guy has found out the benefits/features of free social media. I don't know why he bothers to mention the name. It could as well be Meta(FB, Instagram) or TW. The last part is really laughable... >> There is also the matter of lack of consent, as children are sometimes too small to understand what is going on .... That being said I believe in the EU at least they will have to change a few things.

Have you used TikTok? I have and uninstalled it after a while. It feels like it takes all the bad elements of social media to the extreme. It's highly addictive, more so than other social networks, contains extremely shallow content, and can be very manipulative. I agree all social media can exhibit these traits to a degree, but TikTok at least for me really took it to the extreme.

Post by badRNG » Sun, Aug 28, 2022, 10:35 PM UTC

sfvegandude wrote: post #7

abhayhegde wrote: post #3

Applies just as well to almost any social media. The worst thing is that these apps addict one to unrealistic expectations and instant gratifications. Digital tobacco.

No it does not apply just as well to almost any social media. TikTok is unique in its control of the user experience, its use of data, and its popularity. Best not to throw this on the pile of “well duh, it’s social media — of course it’s bad.” TikTok is spyware. TikTok is an adversary. TikTok must be regulated. Let’s talk about TikTok in this comments section, and not zoom out like we so often do.

Post by [deleted] » Sun, Aug 28, 2022, 10:42 PM UTC

skulk wrote: post #11

okasaki wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I always have a laugh when people say TikTok has x-type content. The truth is it has that type of content _for you_. Because it's what you engaged with. TikTok has lots of great content, but some people really don't like what they see in the mirror.

It's hard to believe anything of real value can be communicated in such a constrained format, but would you care to share any tiktoks that are actually worth risking a hugely time-wasting addiction for?

Post by zokula » Sun, Aug 28, 2022, 10:45 PM UTC

sfvegandude wrote: post #7

abhayhegde wrote: post #3

Applies just as well to almost any social media. The worst thing is that these apps addict one to unrealistic expectations and instant gratifications. Digital tobacco.

No it does not apply just as well to almost any social media. TikTok is unique in its control of the user experience, its use of data, and its popularity. Best not to throw this on the pile of “well duh, it’s social media — of course it’s bad.” TikTok is spyware. TikTok is an adversary. TikTok must be regulated. Let’s talk about TikTok in this comments section, and not zoom out like we so often do.

Post by ziddoap » Sun, Aug 28, 2022, 10:46 PM UTC

sfvegandude wrote: post #7

abhayhegde wrote: post #3

Applies just as well to almost any social media. The worst thing is that these apps addict one to unrealistic expectations and instant gratifications. Digital tobacco.

No it does not apply just as well to almost any social media. TikTok is unique in its control of the user experience, its use of data, and its popularity. Best not to throw this on the pile of “well duh, it’s social media — of course it’s bad.” TikTok is spyware. TikTok is an adversary. TikTok must be regulated. Let’s talk about TikTok in this comments section, and not zoom out like we so often do.