the sooner TikTok is banned the better

[RJ-MacReady]

Biden should have enforced this before he left. TikTok bears a big portion of the blame for trump usirpring the office. Gen Z can cry all they want i don't care. Ban it.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

1. Yeah, the First Amendment is overrated.

[RJ-MacReady]

2. it's CCP spyware

And it's the law. However banning it comes with the benefit of a bit less right wing propaganda. And a lot less "influencers" peddling said bullshit.

[newdeal2]

3. Then you are left with Instagram and X

I trust Eloon and Zuck even less than China, to be honest.

[RJ-MacReady]

4. yes unfortunately

But it's still better with one less. Those two will around regardless if tiktok is banned or not.

[Polybius]

22. We can always bring back MySpace

I trust Tom.

[Celerity]

5. 2-way street.

You said:

Gen Z can cry all they want i don't care. Ban it.

They will say the same thing to you. Cry all you want about it not being banned, they do not care.

Also, TikTok use is far from limited to Gen Z, but of course some here opt to target us younger folk far too often.

[RJ-MacReady]

6. unless it's sold

Its going to be banned. And Gen Z is the biggest demographic on tiktok. And a large portion of them are terminally online. I am Gen X btw 44 years old.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

7. And how long do you think it would take for another version of Tik Tok to appear?

It would be like playing Whack A Mole, you knock one down, another one pops up.
BTW, I'm a Boomer and I'm against banning social websites, as Celerity said up post, it's a 2 way street, next to be banned could be DU.
Let's not go down that slippery slope.

[RJ-MacReady]

8. I disagree

[MarineCombatEngineer]

9. Well, alrighty then. nt

[Celerity]

11. Gen Z's no longer the biggest demo on TikTok (as of 2024) It was in 2022, but the younger Millenials have passed them up

Here’s a breakdown of TikTok users by age:

[RJ-MacReady]

12. They will have to deal with it too

[womanofthehills]

23. No way will it be banned - TikTok contributed $24.2 billion to the US GDP in 2023.

Google AI generated:


AI Overview

TikTok's economic impact is substantial. In 2023, it generated $24.2 billion in US GDP. This includes $14.7 billion in revenue for small and medium-sized businesses, and its contribution extends to 224,000 jobs in the US. Additionally, TikTok's digital store in the US generated a gross merchandise value of $9.7 billion in 2023.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:

US GDP Contribution: TikTok contributed $24.2 billion to the US GDP in 2023.

Small Business Impact: The platform generated $14.7 billion in revenue for US small and medium-sized businesses in 2023.
Job Creation: TikTok's activity supports 224,000 jobs in the US.
E-commerce Growth: TikTok's digital store in the US had a gross merchandise value of $9.7 billion in 2023.
Creator Economy: TikTok plays a significant role in the creator economy, with millions of creators relying on it for income.
Potential Impact of a Ban: A ban on TikTok could have a substantial impact on small businesses and creators, potentially leading to job losses and economic hardship.

PLUS - over a third of Americans are on TicToc

[Sympthsical]

15. I just want someone to stop me from watching nursing shorts

So addictive.

[Ponietz]

10. Agree

Antisocial media scream “fire” in crowded theaters 24/7/365. The most outrageous gets the most clicks. There are few practical or suitable remedies for posting misinformation online. We can watch live murders now!!!


Live fatal shooting in TicTok this week: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/15/what-happened-to-valeria-marquez-mexican-influencer-shot-live-on-tiktok]

[BannonsLiver]

13. Highly unlikely that ever happens.

[live love laugh]

14. No reasoning whatsoever .... just ban it because ....

[vanlassie]

16. I very much doubt the "ban it" folks

have a clear view of what most of us watch on TT. It is hilarious, harmless, and wildly creative. People Are SO FREAKING FUNNY. It restores my faith in humanity all the time.

[Jack Valentino]

17. I disagree.

[JoseBalow]

18. Accessing TikTok via a VPN would occasionally be mildly inconvenient

[Self Esteem]

19. the sooner Facebook is banned the better

Biden should have banned this before he left. Facebook bears a big portion of the blame for trump usirpring the office. Boomers can cry all they want i don't care. Ban it.

[Melon]

24. Good lord

Ban everything that you think goes against us? Burn the books!!!!
Who do you sound like now.
Most Americans still believe in freedoms and don’t want some government telling us we are free to hear.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

20. the sooner MAGAts are banned the better

Biden should have banned them before he left. MAGAts bear a big portion of the blame for trump usirpring the office. MAGAts can cry all they want i don't care. Ban them.

[JI7]

21. The fact China bans it