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There's something really strange this situation. Arguably the most powerful person in the world (POTUS) decides to devote his time on deciding the fate of an ap
by JackPoach 6y ago
There's something really strange this situation. Arguably the most powerful person in the world (POTUS) decides to devote his time on deciding the fate of an app for teenage boys and girls.
- jstarfish 6y agoHe needs to boost his approval ratings for November. I don't think he realizes kids can't vote.
- T-A 6y agoI'd expect kids to dislike this decision, and their concerned parents to like it.
- catalogia 6y agoI think bullying TikTok would be more likely to earn the ire of those who use it (non-voting teenagers), and the appreciation of non-users (the parents of those teenagers.) I don't really think that's what's going on here though.
- blaser-waffle 6y agoYeah but their parents vote. And it's no secret tik-tok datamines the hell out of you; that data probably ends up in the hands of the CCP. This makes him look tough -- standing up to China! -- and able to sell that to the rube demographic.