Cesar Posted March 7 Posted March 7 Quote A powerful House committee advanced a bill on Thursday that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok on all electronic devices, renewing lawmakers’ challenge to one of the world’s most popular social media apps and highlighting unresolved fears that TikTok may pose a Chinese government spying risk. The measure that sailed unanimously through the House Energy and Commerce Committee would prohibit TikTok from US app stores unless the social media platform — used by roughly 170 million Americans — is quickly spun off from its China-linked parent company, ByteDance. If enacted, the bill would give ByteDance 165 days, or a little more than five months, to sell TikTok. If not divested by that date, it would be illegal for app store operators such as Apple and Google to make it available for download. The bill also contemplates similar prohibitions for other apps “controlled by foreign adversary companies.” It’s the most aggressive legislation targeting TikTok to come out of a congressional committee since company CEO Shou Chew testified to lawmakers last year that the app poses no threat to Americans. “Today, we will take the first step in creating long-overdue laws to protect Americans from the threat posed by apps controlled by our adversaries, and to send a very strong message that the US will always stand up for our values and freedom,” said Washington Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the panel’s chair. https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/07/tech/congress-bill-bans-tiktok-america/index.html
tost1 Posted March 7 Posted March 7 The country falling apart and they are focusing on an app for dancing kids
GhostBox Posted March 7 Posted March 7 I think it’s fine to admit TikTok has a lot of negatives and something needs to be done. But to also say banning it is a stupid political move for both parties. 2
Gorjesspazze9 Posted March 7 Posted March 7 Swear they do this like every 3 months… but yet when it comes to guns or Women’s rights the government gets real quiet 4
Cesar Posted March 7 Author Posted March 7 3 minutes ago, GhostBox said: I think it’s fine to admit TikTok has a lot of negatives and something needs to be done. But to also say banning it is a stupid political move for both parties. Something needs to be done about what exactly?
Happylittlepunk Posted March 7 Posted March 7 Just now, WEEKND said: But what’s the replacement Nothing there is no need for it. 1
Onyxmage Posted March 7 Posted March 7 21 minutes ago, Caesar said: Something needs to be done about what exactly? Do you even know what the bill is about?
Gui Blackout Posted March 7 Posted March 7 53 minutes ago, WEEKND said: But what’s the replacement Bring back Vine 1
MatiRod Posted March 8 Posted March 8 8 hours ago, WEEKND said: But what’s the replacement If this actually happens Reels and YouTube Shorts would probably be the immediate replacements
Sannie Posted March 8 Posted March 8 Lots of small businesses have taken off because of TikTok so taking that away will be a huge blow to people. There is no point in this other than "China bad!" 5 1
DeadInside Posted March 8 Posted March 8 ATRL needs to integrate short form videos into the site to take advantage of the ban
loveisdead9582 Posted March 8 Posted March 8 19 hours ago, GhostBox said: I think it’s fine to admit TikTok has a lot of negatives and something needs to be done. But to also say banning it is a stupid political move for both parties. Very that. I don’t care for it personally but there are a lot of people who would be outraged if it was banned altogether.
Seahorse Posted March 8 Posted March 8 TikTok has helped promote so much music, TV shows, and movies as well.
ClashAndBurn Posted March 8 Posted March 8 20 hours ago, Caesar said: Something needs to be done about what exactly? TikTok’s biggest problem (from lawmaker’s perspective) is that it has radicalized young people against the state of Israel, so it needs to be stopped. Gutting TikTok is probably one of the top social priorities of the ADL and AIPAC right now.
GhostBox Posted March 8 Posted March 8 1 hour ago, ClashAndBurn said: TikTok’s biggest problem (from lawmaker’s perspective) is that it has radicalized young people against the state of Israel, so it needs to be stopped. Gutting TikTok is probably one of the top social priorities of the ADL and AIPAC right now. They have been trying to ban TikTok way before this conflict blew up 💀 1
ClashAndBurn Posted March 8 Posted March 8 1 hour ago, GhostBox said: They have been trying to ban TikTok way before this conflict blew up 💀 Yeah, but I’m saying why those efforts have gotten such a renewed push in recent months. The Israel lobby views it as a threat, and it is by far the most powerful political force an Washington that always gets what it wants.
GhostBox Posted March 8 Posted March 8 27 minutes ago, ClashAndBurn said: Yeah, but I’m saying why those efforts have gotten such a renewed push in recent months. The Israel lobby views it as a threat, and it is by far the most powerful political force a Washington that always gets what it wants. Yea I agree with that. Also of you look at the bill it doesn’t necessarily “ban” it, it will just force them to sell to an American company. so I think even if this passes(it seems it will and Biden will sign it) it TikTok will be here to stay
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