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Here’s what’s sad about this; TikTok was a product clearly built for “younger” users (Gen Z, younger millennials) the same way Facebook was in the aughts for it

Here’s what’s sad about this; TikTok was a product clearly built for “younger” users (Gen Z, younger millennials) the same way Facebook was in the aughts for its youthful cohort (older millennials). Facebook then evolved their product and made massive inroads with older audiences, sending their value and userbase soaring… point. But in doing so Facebook left younger users underserved they chose TikTok. And now to paper over their product failure they’re crying to the government.

andrewclunn 5y ago
Well that's not entirely true. Instagram (a Meta property) is more the competitor to TikTok. And this isn't crying to the government. This is trying to push the dangers of TikTok on right wing cultural outlets. The thing is, this is true, the incentives of TikTok are not pro-social. Then again, neither are those of Instagram (or Facebook for that matter).
- lupire 5y ago
  Has FB met any kids? "Mom say TikTok will corrupt my morals" is recruiting campaign, not a destructive attack.
  - andrewclunn 5y ago
    Not in many culturally conservative households. These parents exert a lot more control over what their children are exposed to / allowed to engage with.
    - AlexandrB 5y ago
      They _try_ to exert a lot more control over what their children are exposed to. I'm not sure they're always successful.
      - dylan604 5y ago
        This is definitely true in my case. The harder they tried, the more I pushed back. Also, as anecdotal evidence, there's a reason there's a stereotype of PKs (preacher's kids).
        Shared404 5y ago
        Yep. The harder control is attempted to be applied, the more resistance there will be and the further away the kids will run when they finally escape. Those of you who are parents, keep this in mind - kid's are people too. You cannot control them, and if you think you have, they are hiding from you. Help them grow, don't push them away.

andrewclunn 5y ago

Well that's not entirely true. Instagram (a Meta property) is more the competitor to TikTok. And this isn't crying to the government. This is trying to push the dangers of TikTok on right wing cultural outlets. The thing is, this is true, the incentives of TikTok are not pro-social. Then again, neither are those of Instagram (or Facebook for that matter).

lupire 5y ago
Has FB met any kids? "Mom say TikTok will corrupt my morals" is recruiting campaign, not a destructive attack.
- andrewclunn 5y ago
  Not in many culturally conservative households. These parents exert a lot more control over what their children are exposed to / allowed to engage with.
  - AlexandrB 5y ago
    They _try_ to exert a lot more control over what their children are exposed to. I'm not sure they're always successful.
    - dylan604 5y ago
      This is definitely true in my case. The harder they tried, the more I pushed back. Also, as anecdotal evidence, there's a reason there's a stereotype of PKs (preacher's kids).
      - Shared404 5y ago
        Yep. The harder control is attempted to be applied, the more resistance there will be and the further away the kids will run when they finally escape. Those of you who are parents, keep this in mind - kid's are people too. You cannot control them, and if you think you have, they are hiding from you. Help them grow, don't push them away.