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I wish this bill was more accurately explained The path to TikTok not existing in the US is basically nonexistent It’s court challenges after court challenges

I wish this bill was more accurately explained The path to TikTok not existing in the US is basically nonexistent It’s court challenges after court challenges, and then an asset sale, and then…. The same service until it’s new stewards mess it up with changes years later. It only goes away if the asset sale doesn’t occur. And either way it’s just a protectionist bill towards US enterprises. Or meeting parity with China who didn’t let US social media enterprises operate in China, not even this ignorance weaponized version of TikTok.

0cf8612b2e1e 3y ago
They were forced to sell Grindr. What is the difference for TikTok?
- yorwba 3y ago
  Kunlun wasn't allowed to buy Grindr as a result of the CFIUS review process, which didn't happen until after the transaction was otherwise completed. Blocking a sale feels different from forcing a sale, even if the outcome in either case is the search for a new buyer.
  - 0cf8612b2e1e 3y ago
    My bad. Never payed attention to that story, but that was how I recalled the headlines.
danieltanfh95 3y ago
Again, US social media enterprise refused to operate in China because they were unable to comply with existing local laws. China did not pass a law and force a US company out retroactively. Tiktok complies with all existing US laws, including the law that requires US companies to provide data to the government when there is a warrant. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CLOUD_Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CLOUD_Act
- yieldcrv 3y ago
  a) which existing local laws were they unable to comply with, the answer dilutes your point. The one where they give up 50% ownership? The one where no warrants are required for data sharing and the concept of such a hurdle is a complete joke? some other local law? b) doesn't explain why TikTok for the rest of the world is also not the same product run in China
  - DoItToMe81 3y ago
    Have you actually viewed Chinese TikTok? It's stupid cat videos and 'influencer' advertisements.

0cf8612b2e1e 3y ago

They were forced to sell Grindr. What is the difference for TikTok?

yorwba 3y ago
Kunlun wasn't allowed to buy Grindr as a result of the CFIUS review process, which didn't happen until after the transaction was otherwise completed. Blocking a sale feels different from forcing a sale, even if the outcome in either case is the search for a new buyer.
- 0cf8612b2e1e 3y ago
  My bad. Never payed attention to that story, but that was how I recalled the headlines.

danieltanfh95 3y ago

Again, US social media enterprise refused to operate in China because they were unable to comply with existing local laws. China did not pass a law and force a US company out retroactively. Tiktok complies with all existing US laws, including the law that requires US companies to provide data to the government when there is a warrant. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CLOUD_Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CLOUD_Act

yieldcrv 3y ago
a) which existing local laws were they unable to comply with, the answer dilutes your point. The one where they give up 50% ownership? The one where no warrants are required for data sharing and the concept of such a hurdle is a complete joke? some other local law? b) doesn't explain why TikTok for the rest of the world is also not the same product run in China
- DoItToMe81 3y ago
  Have you actually viewed Chinese TikTok? It's stupid cat videos and 'influencer' advertisements.